National, 13 October 2024: The House of Lakmē Grand Finale concluded Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI with a mesmerizing showcase by India’s iconic designer, Rohit Bal. His much-awaited collection, Kaaynaat: A Bloom in the Universe, left audiences spellbound, celebrating the boundless beauty of nature and the delicate elegance of flowers.
Held at the magnificent Imperial Hotel, the evening was a breathtaking tribute to nature’s eternal cycle of growth, reflected in every garment that graced the runway. Rohit Bal’s collection, inspired by Lakmē Rouge Bloom launch, captured the essence of life’s slow unfolding beauty—just like a flower in bloom.
The finale was a true spectacle, as Lakmē muse Ananya Panday took to the ramp as the showstopper, epitomizing the collection’s spirit of timeless elegance and celestial beauty. The collection featured flowing fabrics, intricate embroidery, and vibrant hues that mirrored the mysteries of the universe. Delicate floral motifs symbolized the bloom of life, with each ensemble narrating the journey of a flower from bud to full bloom under a starlit sky.
The audience witnessed an extraordinary fusion of fashion and beauty, where Rohit Bal’s signature craftsmanship met the grace and poise of Lakmē Beauty X Fashion philosophy. The show not only marked a grand conclusion to the event but also highlighted the iconic partnership between Lakmē and one of India’s most revered designers.
Commenting on the grand finale, Rohit Bal said, “Kaaynaat was a journey through the wonders of nature, celebrating the bloom of life and beauty. Partnering with Lakmē was an incredible experience, and this collection reflects both the grace of nature and the enduring power of beauty.”
On the finale, Sunanda Khaitan, Vice President Lakmē, added, “This grand finale, with Rohit Bal’s magnificent Kaaynaat collection, perfectly captured the spirit of our Rouge Bloom beauty launch. Ananya Panday as our showstopper brought the collection to life, and the evening was a fitting end to another unforgettable season of Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI.”
