The mood was set as color, style, and beautiful, handcrafted details arrived on the runway in Nachiket Barve‘s “Ephermera” collection, which was shown at Lakmé Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI. It was a very classy, attractive collection with classic shapes and feminine designs.

The Jio World Convention Centre served as the venue for the event, which was inspired by the mesmerizing patterns of the ocean, tides on coastlines, meteor showers in the sky, flowers, sea anemones, and tidal currents.

The lovely Huma Qureshi finished the show in style while donning a stunning magenta lehenga with heavy embroidery and a long-sleeved choli, both of which were accessorized with matching, sheer organza ruffled dupattas.

Detailing has always been essential to Nachiket, and it was clear from the surface ornamentation of this collection that skilled Indian artisans had put in hundreds of hours of excellent craftsmanship. Grand medleys of cutwork, thread embroidery, intriguing appliqué methods, and splashes of colorful beading gave the outfits fantastic textures.

Another outstanding feature of the collection was Nachiket’s creative and inventive use of salvaged fabrics and trims from prior collections, which he revitalized and reused for this line to minimize waste.

On light-as-air organza, bursts of iridescent sequins gleamed, and hand-cut flowers were meticulously appliquéd. The floor-kissing, swirling dresses, and regal capes were great for gossamer-like silks, plush velvets, and sheer chiffons, while cocktail-wear lehengas, jumpsuits separates, and sari gowns finished the stylish menu of designs. Additionally, Nachiket made sure that his collection flowed naturally from cocktail parties by the sea to late-night gatherings under the stars.

A black midi dress with an asymmetrical hemline had bouquets of appliqués, while a high neckline gown with slinky cutaway shoulders featured a thigh-high slit and cascading floral embellishments. The collection’s most striking piece was a sumptuous floor-length costume with a seductive off-the-shoulder neckline; nevertheless, the sheer asymmetric cloak over a bralette and matching pants gave it a more refined appearance.

Only black, embroidered, bundie, buttonless jackets, kurtas, sheer shirts, and trousers were permitted for men.

Nachiket Barve’s “Ephermera” range of clothing, which is not only ultra-glamorous but also timeless in design and construction, will enhance happy occasions for consumers in the future.