Ananya Panday Exudes Power and Poise At Lakmē x AK|OK Anamika Khanna Opening Show – News18
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Ananya Panday’s showstopper look was a modern take on the Indian saree pallu crafted in silver jewellery
Ananya Panday turned showstopper for Lakmē x AK|OK Anamika Khanna.
Ananya Panday just gave the Indian saree a powerful twist! Making a sparkling statement at the Lakmē x AK|OK Anamika Khanna opening show, Ananya Panday channelled her inner warrior princess in a statement piece from AK|OK Anamika Khanna’s Silver Collar collection.
Styled in an array of silver jewellery and accessories, Ananya exuded power and poise as celebrated the AK|OK’s interpretation of the Indian saree. The showstopper look featured blue silk pants with intricate silver embroidery. The highlight of the ensemble was the embellished blouse crafted in silver jewellery and accessories. Do not miss the silver twist to the iconic Indian saree pallu.
The silver metal chains were creatively draped as a saree pallu to give it an Indian look. “We wanted the look to be very powerful and feminine that’s what AK|OK stands for. So, overall the look was very strong,” expresses Vishesh Khanna, who also played a major role in curating the music for the showcase, which was performed by the uber talented drummer and DJ, Lis Viegas. The high energy performance blended perfectly with the 45-46 creations which were styled to perfection by celebrity stylist Anna Trevelyan.
Bringing the cool edgy girl sensibility and her love for accessories on the runway through her impeccable styling. Each Silver Collar piece that was showcased on the runway mirrored Anna’s aesthetic which beautifully blended with AK|OK’s creativity. Speaking about styling Ananya Panday for the show, Anna says, “I think it was really cool that we did something that was very traditional to Anamika with all the embroidery, the textures, colours and then we mixed it up with silver metal fabric. So, it was the traditional shape that Anamika does but all in metal. So it was kind of warrior-ish.”
For the celebrated designer of the moment, Anamika Khanna, it was all about having fun and oh boy she did. “I am relaxed,” expressed Anamika Khanna, adding, “The whole experience was to let go and trust. It is far greater than everything else.” Anamika went on thank her sons, Vishesh and Viraj Khanna, her team and the people at Lakmē for giving her the freedom and support to execute her vision.
The opening show had no seats! Yes you heard that right! Breaking from the formal seating layout, the show felt like a music concert setting. When asked Anamika, about the unconventional arrangement, Anamika says, “I dont have the right to decide who is important or who is not. Who should sit in front and where the others go. I have been working on that for a bit.”
Spotted cheering for their daughter, Ananya Panday in the audience was Bhavana and Chunkey Pandey. With the attendees on their feet facing an elevated runway and cheering on, the vibe was definitely AK-OK!
