Delhi Couture Week: A High Fashion Finale

Katrina Kaif, in a (about 10kg) gorgeously embellished ivory and gold bridal lehenga was the show stopper for Manish Malhotra's fashion show.

In corals and pinks and old world colours, the collection has work from Kashmir, including the tilla and zari work.

Manish Malhotra was the second designer for Day 4 at Delhi Couture Week, and he showcased his bridal wear designs.

Kick-starting Day 3 at Delhi Couture Week was couturier Anju Modi.

Revolving around Bengali literature, Anju's designs incorporate characters 'Charulata', 'Devi', 'Parineeta' and 'Devdas'.

Claiming this was one collection that took the longest to put together, Malhotra showcased a lot of gararas and shararas, almost paying a tribute to the 50s.

In muslin, silk and cotton fabrics, Modi's colour palette for this collection varied from red and white to black.

Her collection included lehangas, achkans and saris. Veteran actor Madhuri Dixit-Nene walked the ramp for Anju as 'devi'.

On day 5, we saw Manav Gangwani presenting his collection called 'Royal Affaire'.

Most of the collection was on a palette of black and white, though there were a few looks in red.

Closing Delhi Couture Week was couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee, with his collection 'New Moon'.

The fabrics used were mostly silk, Dhakai muslin, brocades, net, velvet, and tulle.

It was quite an internationally-inspired collection, where Sabyasachi used Russian needlepoint, boutis from Provence in France, zardosi from Agra, Kantha from Bangladesh, block printing from Bengal and Rajasthan, intricately embroidered Pashmina from Kashmir, Chintz from the UK, and Toile de joy from France.

Sridevi, in a white net saree with tulle work and a backless black blouse, was his showstopper.

Moving on to Day 4, Shantanu & Nikhil took to the ramp with their collection called 'She is the One'.

They used traditional weaves like handloom silk, French lace with an Indian touch, net with silk, appliqué, brocades, embroideries and Benarasi work.

On days three and four of Delhi Couture Week we saw designers Anju Modi and Manish Arora take the ramp by storm. The following day saw Shantanu & Nikhil, and Manish Malhotra showcasing their designs. Day five of couture week was made up of shows by Manav Gangwani and Sabyasachi Mukherjee at Taj Palace Hotel. Here's what their creations look like