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The final day of The Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Spring/Summer 2018 began with a bang. While filmmaker Divya Khosla walked the ramp for designer Charu Parashar, designers like Ashish S Soni, Rina Dhaka, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna
Pankaj and Nidhi, Krishna Mehta and Suneet Varma, among others concluded the day.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal was the showstopper for designer Rina Dhaka. (Source: Rina Dhaka/Instagram)
Rina Dhaka's collection was all about romance, comfort and ease. (Source: Rina Dhaka/Instagram)
And this was visible in the cuts and the colours. (Source: Rina Dhaka/Insatgram)
Colours like white and blue dominated her collection. (Source: Rina Dhaka/Instagram)
Krishna Mehta's collection played with her signature style and the result was for all to see during the finale. Her collection named 'mute' was an amalgamation of different schools of thoughts. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Mehta's collection reflected the unsaid characteristics of fabric and silhouette. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Her collection had an interesting mix of tie dyed and embroidered fabric, with a hint of hand embroidery and detailed applique work. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
The designer created some interesting layers and colours ranged from matted to a burst of brighter shades. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Suneet Varma's collection was the final act in the grand finale and was inspired by the Garden of Eden. It also celebrated his 30 years of being in the fashion line. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Varma used a lot of sheer fabric which added glamour and sensuality to his collection. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Varma's collection was also marked by drapes, intricate detailing and delicate placement of embellishments. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
The collection is stunning and stand out for the heavy usage of lucid fabrics and unexpected details.(Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Varma, who had presented his first collection in 1987, celebrated couture with abandon in his latest collection. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar, who has made films like "Yaariyan" and "Sanam Re", turned showstopper for designer Charu Parashar. Wearing a beautiful tie-dye lehenga in black with an embroidered top, she wowed the audience with her grace and elegance.
Talking about the designer to IANS, Divya said: "The cloth has fitted me so beautifully I like the concept as it showcases women undying spirit. Women work so hard. I think it is time to pay homage to them as they never give up and this is what the line celebrates." (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Divya Kumar Khosla was the showstopper of designer Charu Parashar. The designer showcased a collection of ethnic fusion wear which enchanted the audience. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Parashar showcased a collection titled 'Immortelle' that derives inspiration from the Victorian glass house through its lush flora and fauna and the undying spirit of a woman. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A model in fusion wear struts on the ramp for Charu Parashar. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A male model walks the ramp in Charu Parashar's ethnic collection. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A model clad in a sheer number showcases Sulakashna's designs. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Models walk the ramp for designer Sulakashna. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A model displays Sulakashna Monga's Soltee collection. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Sulakashna Monga recieves applause from the audience. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Designer Pawan Sachdeva unveiled he new collection on the last day of AIFW Summer/ Spring 2018. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
The exclusive collection for men had silhouettes in a creative alignment of rows and columns. From bold stripe pants and suits to long coats, the models looked dapper on the ramp. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Giving a trendy twist to formalwears for men, Designer Dhruv Vaish brewed freshness into suave fashion. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A model showcases Designer Dhruv Vaish's collection on Day 5. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
A model walks the ramp for Designer Dhruv Vaish. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Designer Abhishek Paatni's The Nought One SS 18' line is an attempt to present a global street style collection, drawing references from various street subcultures and binding them together with the brand's aesthetic. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Hues of black and grey dominated the collection it was used as a symbol of rebellion by the designer. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Other dark shades of blue, green, and white were used to explore the mood of the street generation highlighting their thoughts about freedom of speech, gender bias and other social and environmental issues. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
The collection offers a trendy, chic version of traditional clothing like kurta and kimono to match the tastes of a modern streetwear enthusiast. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
