FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week: Designer duo Alpana Neeraj to present skincare-inspired collection

Skincare has been revolutionised in the past couple of years, especially with the advent of the coronavirus pandemict. Skincare, not only emerged as a form of healing, therapeutic activity for self-care, but also changed people’s perspective towards it, in general.

The ripples of this trend have now also found a space at the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week, as part of which, luxury pret designer duo Alpana Mittal and Neeraj Chauhan are all set to showcase their collection inspired by skincare. (Source: PR Handout)

Read on to know what inspired them, the details of the showcase, and more. (Source: PR Handout)

The collection includes a seamless blend that brings forth luminous and poised silhouettes. (Source: PR Handout)

The Alpana Neeraj label is synonymous with an unapologetic non-conformist aesthetic and has been endorsed by icons like Lady Gaga, Elizabeth Hurley, Nicki Minaj, Victoria Modesta, Naomi Campbell and many more. (Source: PR Handout)

Their present collection, which brings alive the luminescence of the Lakmé Lumi Cream, features gorgeous pastels, diaphanous fabrics, with a dose of structured design. (Source: PR handout)

Shimmering pastels and neutrals with pops of strawberry reds also find space. (Source: PR Handout)

The pieces flaunt a happy twist with bows and trails made fierce with Alpana Neeraj’s signature extreme construction style. (Source: PR Handout)

Combining elements of glimmer, shine and glamour, the collection’s motifs include the presence of crystals and diamonds in shades of peach, rose and elegant whites that drape structurally yet artistically. (Source: PR Handout)

“Our design philosophy has always been known to being unapologetic and effortlessly fluid. With the #LitWithLumi show, the collection will retain our core drapes and yet will see an evolution in functionality, as a progression in style post pandemic," the designers said. (Photo: PR handout)