Old world grandeur dominates PayalPratap’s showcase at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Oldworld grandeur and prints dominated the first phygital collection of womenswear brand Payal Pratap showcased during the Fashion Design Council of India x Lakme Fashion Week event on March 18.

Titled ‘View With a Room’, the collection featured models wandering about a modern, white room having minimal furniture and large pictures of landscapes. As per a Fashion Network report, the models were dressed in layered ensembles with variety of prints and textures. Their dresses had checks, large-print florals with beaded details, stripes in deep jewel tones, and more dainty floralsthat helped create an eclectic look.

Designed to herald ‘the coming of a new dawn,’ the collection promoted stepping out of one's confines, and attempted to offer a peep into what lies ahead. It boasted of a rich colour palette comprising shades of plum, deep purple, midnight navy, fuchsia, ruby, petrol and coffee, auburn autumn and ochre.

Accessories like checked scarves, opaque tights, loose blazers gave the collection a western look.

The FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week phygital joint edition runs from March 16 to 21 and features a range of fashion films and runway presentation. Sponsors include Rise Worldwide and Nexa.