Trendspotting at LFW '10

With the starry close to the Lakme Fashion Week let's have a look at the latest styles that sashayed the ramp. Designer Puneet Nanda showcased yet another mesmerising array of sparkling saris, elegant lehengas and chic cocktail numbers from his label Satya Paul on the close of Day 4. The collection was all about the vibrancy of colour, the freshness of summer and soft but vivacious silhouettes. Performing the showstopping honours were Mandira Bedi, Jacqueline Fernandez and beauty queens Sarah Jane Dias and Amruta Patki. (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

Designer Rocky S created a stunning array of bridals to go with jewellery designed by Queenie for Giantti for the opening show of the LFW. Diamonds dazzled and mixed with rich lehengas, saris and other ethnicwear on the runway. And the starry showstopper was Bong bombshell Bipasha Basu in a pale yellow show-stopper attire. (BCCL/Shantanu Das)

It was one of the most electric showings at the LFW Mumbai 2010. Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil offered a line of vibrant garments and accessories and Deepika Padukone did a showstopping entry that had others pale in comparison, showing up in hot pants. (AP/Rajanish Kakade)

Designer Malini Ramani showcased four different resort collections on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week and had four showstoppers, modelled by Mehr Jesia, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey and Ramani herself. The designer oomphed up the show at LFW 2010. (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

Narendra Kumar brought Day Three of the LFW to a spectacular close with his latest line of garments, created in association with denims brand Killer Jeans. With a futuristic theme, the creations were dramatic and stylish at the same time. With plenty of space age funk on display, the showstopper was modelled by Neil Nitin Mukesh as he sported a funky hairdo and glares in a suit that was very 'Men in Black'. (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

Anita Dongre presented two distinct lines, titled 'inter-pret' and 'Timeless' on the final day of Lakme Fashion Week. The first was resortwear and Western garments, while the second consisted of ethnic eveningwear, but see-through whites, sparkling embroidery and sexy silhouettes dominated the runway throughout. It was a timeless diffusion line that could be mixed and matched as separates. (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

With a backdrop of a glittering Spanish mansion, the stage was set for the show inspired by Lakme's collection by Suneet Verma. The designer presented five segments with the glitter of Swarovski elements. The show with the three faces of Lakme, Lisa Haydon in a slinky red black gown, Amrit Maghera in a black gown with a net cover and Indrani Dasgupta in a gold gown walked down the ramp. (BCCL/Sachin Gokhale)

Vikram Phadnis left behind his love for colour on Day Four of the LFW, his very white collection, with just a hint of sparkle, black and beige was showcased on the ramp. The garments were western and fusion wear, with just a few ethnic leanings here and there. Carol Gracias showcases the showstopper, a feather-textured floor-sweeper. (AFP/Sajjad Hussain)

Manish Malhotra brought Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week to a starry close with his collection. As models traipsed out high-fiving each other, grooving to the music and oozing a sassy, fun attitude, the designer's colourful, fun creations had everyone at rapt attention.! (AFP/Sajjad Hussain)

Sabyasachi brought Day One of Lakme Fashion Week to a close with his resortwear collection. Apart from his trademark ethnicwear, the designer put out a collection of bling and plenty of boho touches. Shiny bikini tops, translucent fabrics and retro glares also dominated the runway. (BCCL/Shantanu Das)