Mumbai, “Animal” star Tripti Dimri, who turned showstopper for Shantanu and Nikhil at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week, says it was an honor to walk the ramp for the designer duo, whose latest collection aims to empower women to be confident individuals. Presents as.
The actor took to the stage on the fourth day of the fashion festival where the designers showcased their apparel line titled “U”.
At the press conference after the show, Dimri said that collaborating with brothers Shantanu Mehra and Nikhil Mehra was an “amazing” experience.
“Being confident and being a beautiful version of yourself is naturally powerful… there is nothing more beautiful than a confident woman and I think that’s what this show stands for.
“I felt confident in what I wore. I have always been a fan of Shantanu and Nikhil. It was really an honor for me to be the showstopper,” she told reporters on Saturday night.
The actor wore a black lace-corset bodice, a long steel-gray figure-hugging sequin skirt and a pair of black lace gloves. She kept her look minimal with smokey eyes and no jewellery.
According to the designers, the collection is “a testament to the power of resilience, and a celebration of the indomitable spirit of women based on individuality and perseverance”.
Nikhil Mehra, one half of the designer duo, stressed the importance of teamwork in life and work.
“Our parents raised us like a team. Ever since Shantanu and I were kids, we have been together and it’s all because of our parents. They raised us to understand that you can do things on your own. But can’t do anything… I want to take this opportunity and show our team in the office that this is one big family,” he added.
The models, dressed in interesting attire with a formal touch, walked the ramp to the songs of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears. Long frilled skirts with blouses, dresses paired with coats and gowns with tall boots were part of the collection.
From hairstyles to accessories, details were designed to look more formal. While the color palette was diverse, the clothing line was dominated by metallics and lace.
In the next round, the music got louder and the palette got darker as the models danced to the tune of the superhit track “It’s My Life.”
LFW will conclude on Sunday.
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