Mumbai
January 30, 2018
Actress Diana Penty will add more Bollywood glamour to the
Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Spring-Summer 2018 edition as she will be the
showstopper for designer Punit Balana.
The Jaipur-based designer will
showcase his line 'Bagru' at LFW on its closing day on February 4. Known for
focusing on local techniques and art, Balana's new line is in tune with the art
of creating vivid and intricate prints through the use of natural dyes and
traditional techniques.
"I have always been very minimalistic and I
prefer being comfortable in what I am wearing. Punit's clothes are perfect for a
casual day out. I am looking forward to walking for him at the Lakme Fashion
week," Diana, who has featured in films like "Cocktail" and "Happy Bhag Jayegi",
said in a statement.
For Balana, "Diana was a perfect choice" as
showstopper.
"Her personal style emulates the essence of Bagru, which
showcases very contemporary yet comfortable silhouettes," Balana said.
'Bagru' comprises modern silhouettes engulfed in traditional 'Bagru' printed
fabrics.
"I like to explore new technique every season and this year my
collection is inspired by the 400-year-old art of printing which is namesake to
the town 'Bagru' in Rajasthan, it originated in. Classic pieces characterized by
traditional techniques, makes the collection unique
yet wearable," Balana
said.
He hopes traditional techniques find a place in the world
"dominated with machineries and mass production".
"This not only keeps
our unique tradition of India alive, but also provides a better livelihood to
the artisans and craftsmen", he added.