Vikram Phadnis' design

After other designer's greys and muted palette and vibrant colours, Vikram's collection put forth an entire new colour palette for the Spring-Summer 2008. He added by saying, "Vikram Phardnis' Spring/Summer 2008 collection in two words - ultra glamorous, sexy". The designer played well with shinny-shimmer using matt effects to bring a clever balance to his collection. Lurex Linen fabrics with a dash of shimmer indicated structured crisp styles to give that ultimate smart and chic look.

skirt hems was worked in conjunction with traditional surface ornamentation-beadwork, dori work and sequins. This provided a decent balance with innate style sensibility. Light quilting techniques were juxtaposed on jackets that were paired down over soft dresses. Shinny Vs matt effects of sequins had an eye catching hide and seek effect, this collection brought about with accents of rich gold dust shimmer!

Siddharth Tytler's design

Ranging from unstructured shoulder lines, butterfly sleeves to wide Marlene-pants everything was visible resulting in a wearable outfits. Some outfits were accessorized with broad girdles or corsages which were fastened through strings in the back. The strong emphasizing of the waistline in combination with the rich fabrics and functional sporty details almost created a futuristic resort-wear look.

The designer gave an impressive design to the menswear, where he gave harem pants with cargo pockets, which were combined with short sleeve shirts and had subtle decorative details. There was also a seductive transparent shirt with hood for men. Tytler expressed his thoughts by saying, " I have referred to the future as one peaceful world were race and nationality does not matter. the warm earthy, natural untreated colors are used to signify that."

ASHIMA & LEENA's design

Not only the decorative elements but also the garment silhouettes showed details which referred to historic costume details and cuts from the east like, band collars, kimono sleeves, tulip sleeves, butterfly wings, kaftans, harem pants and djellabahs sashayed down the ramp. Apart from the prominent powdery color palette and pale pastel shades, a striking range of black outfits with dramatic red and white print motifs and Egyptian pharaoh inspired embroideries for necklines and hems were also shown.

Saris paired with golden embellished blouses kept a traditional yet exotic and contemporary feel to the collection. On talking about their inspiration for the collection, Ashima and Leena said, "We were inspired by the colours, by ourself. We made what we thought and liked. The collection is for women from all parts of the globe."

Tarun Tahiliani with Shilpa

Tunica and tunic dresses were orated with tonal threadwork, cutwork and lace trims around necklines and hems. Macramé techniques were revived to create full tunics with fringes worn over shimmer bustier. A revival of Pucci's psychedelic prints on knitted fabrics draped and gathered at seams and around hems. A bustier, was quilted in mini diamond shapes and was attached to transparent long tulle skirt followed by long dresses which seemed to have been draped almost spontaneously. The last outfit was presented by Shilpa Shetty who came on the ramp draped in an enchanting jersey gown from gold dust sprinkled jersey inspired from the elegant sari.

The designer believes that designs speaks it all and not the celebrity by saying, "A design should be showcased in such a way that the whole collection does not depend only on the celebrity it make a person look like a celebrity."

Ranna Gill's design

The prints gave a reminiscence of the 60s not only through colour but also through the way they were cut into feminine flowing dresses with heavily embellished yokes and jewelled straps. Gold metallic linen fabric was enhanced through precious cutwork to give a flamboyant look to chemise and shift dresses. The white coral reef motifs creeped lively along the hemlines of navy blue mini shirtdresses across front and back of long outfits. The was inspired by the capital of Cuba Havana as Gill said, "I have used a lot of colours to give that sexy and stylish look to a woman in every aspect. I have used paisley printed pleated dresses with gathered frills at hem gripped with knit rib fabric to give volume and a playful bounce."

Monisha Jaising's design

Block printed traditional motives on rich silk fabrics in bold red and indigo blue were brought back, the effect gave a sense of nostalgic classic appeal to the designs. A summer beach holiday feel was given to the design with palm trees print at the hemline of dresses. On explaining the designs Monisha Jaising said, "I have used Neutral grey with white Linens and knits to give my collection a daily wear look. With this I used white linen, golden metallic to give that outdoor holiday feeling. I have used nautical stripes and lace trims on knitted tops in addition of sparkle, and have done embroidery with lace and sequins to make it simple yet stylish."

Namrata Joshipura's design

The shifting of waist typically between original level and hip level made her collection a variety of wearable ensembles and single piece dress. Sporty details such as contrasting patch pockets, full front zips, knitted rib hems and kangaroo pockets was also noticed in her garments resulting in a daywear as well as occasion wear. " I wanted to give a strong message of how to give a solid sporty edge to glamorous material, in order to create a thrilling look for the coming spring and this is what I have done by making this collection a bit retro, urban and glamorous" said, Namarata Joshipura.