Sara Ali Khan did ramp walk in Lakme Fashion Week, looked beautiful in designer Puneet Balana’s dress

MumbaiBollywood actress Sara Ali Khan walks the ramp for Puneet Balana, a fashion designer from Rajasthan, at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Walking the ramp for Puneet for Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, Sara said: “The collection highlights textures inspired by the Kalbeliya community of Rajasthan, their folklore, literature and culture that not only binds the Indian state of Rajasthan Rather acts as a bridge between this state and Indian culture in a larger context.

“I am delighted to walk the ramp for Puneet Balana and showcase his stunning collection,” he said. Hailing from Jaipur, Puneet says he draws inspiration from our rich heritage, culture and history.The audience was treated to a dance performance by Kalbelia Dancer A scintillating live performance was given which added to the beauty of the ‘Utsav’ collection.

With block prints inspired by Rajasthani history, especially the Kalbelia community and Bandhani, the latest collection represented craftsmanship in terms of silhouettes, ranging from classic collection outfits to new, contemporary reimagined lehengas and peplum sets, heavily embellished for men Kurtas and many more that suit the innate sartorial sensibilities of the modern day man and woman.

Talking about the collection and his show at Lakme Fashion Week, designer Puneet Balana said: “For me, what is most important while designing a new collection is my roots, my environment. I need look no further than Jaipur and Rajasthan for inspiration. There is much that can be learned from our history. I really hope that my next collection will reflect our culture.”The designs showcased on the ramp were styled with stunning jewelery from JKJ Jewelers in Jaipur, which went with each of the outfits from the ‘Utsav’ collection. They were looking very beautiful together.