Rooted in tradition and inspired by the Indian beauty and sensuality, this season, Lakmé has introduced the Lakme Fashion Week colour collection by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Suited for the contemporary Indian woman who blends a long heritage of Indian aesthetics into her own unique brand of expression, the Bridal Sutra collection is the first expression of Lakme Beauty Sutra.

This line draws its inspiration from the rituals and joys of a wedding, along with the splendid colours of Indian jewels and burnished hues of precious metals. Apt for the occasions of mehendi, sangeet, vivah or a reception, there are myriad hues of crushed diamonds, sapphires and rubies, brought alive with the luster of liquid gold, silver and copper, which are textured to work fabulously with the Indian skin-tone and features.

Sabyasachi, together with make-up maestro Cory Walia, brings the looks alive on Lakmé models Indrani Dasgupta and Vipasha Agarwal. The range comprises Enrich Metallic lipsticks, Lip Chrome, Jewel Eyeliner, Eye Pot, Glide on Eye Colour, Jewel Sindoor and True Wear Nail Colour, in exciting new colours that set the mood for the bridal and festive season. Speaking about this new range, Anil Chopra, advisor, Lakmé says,

“Lakmé’s legacy of beauty and fashion continues with yet another season celebrating the creativity of the contemporary Indian woman, along with her rich heritage and tradition. Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Cory Walia’s innovative and trendsetting looks for the season resonate the message of Lakmé. The Bridal Sutra collection is not just for brides alone, but for anyone who inspires interpretations of individual expression and celebration.”
Cory Walia added, “My vision is of a woman who has the freedom to be a modern Indian bride with cutting edge technology, giving her the option of being the legendary Indian beauty. The Lakmé Bridal Sutra line converts this spirit with incredible sensuality and beauty across the line’s textures, tones and colours, making it easy for every woman to intuitively express the magic of tradition in ways unique and individual.”

Sabyasachi, who was the Lakmé Grand Finale designer for Autumn/Winter 2008, commented on the range saying, “There is a unique beauty about the Indian bride – her sensuality, unboxed expression all in delightful ambush. My finale collection was all about Indian women, reinventing Indian ethnicity and reviving Indian craftsmanship. Lakmé’s inspired take on the theme completely transforms the possibilities and transformative power of this line for the Indian woman.”