Modi wows with 'Seeking Paradise'

Anju Modi presented her debut collection called ‘Seeking Paradise’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. As the sound of birds twittered, a giant backdrop of a beautiful forest scene appeared creating the right ambience for Modi’s paradise of fashion. The show stopper, Malaika Arora Khan looked elegant in a blue/grey shaded empire-line net gown, lavishly embellished with floral embroidery.

Models wearing silhouettes in gentle powder blue, blush, soft cream and fresh coral shades glided down the runway. The intricate embellishments that highlighted the creations were inspired by the doorways to Utopian paradise. Intensely designed embroidery featured carved arches, filigreed windows and flowers of Eden which were generously splashed on the collection to add to the fantasy-like appeal.

Mixing prints, embroidery, colour and ombré effects for her creations, Modi presented tailored dhoti teamed with long sleeved choli, net pinafore with printed mini, jumpsuits, tiny tie-up boleros over flowing angarkhas and luxurious flares like lehengas, gowns, tunics and kurtas. A solitary melon sari with an ornate border and the extended shoulder blouses with swallow backs were stylishly cut and finished. Men’s wear had two-button jackets, in prints or shaded effects. Sherwanis were mid-length or flared into regal coats. Bundies were teamed with printed shirts and embroidery was splashed on sleeves, collars and hemlines of the different garments.