The day three of the 15th Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2010 saw some

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of the stunning collections by designers including Pankaj and Nidhi, Tanvi Kedia, Preeti Chandra, Joy Mitra, Shilu Kumar and Vineet Bahl.

Pankaj and Nidhi’s collection was presented in a unique way through new graphic vision. The vision was inspired by the hypnotic beauty of Japanese emblems and the bold patterns of Art Deco.

According to him, the collection draws inspiration from the 18th century samurai armour which was made with interlaced materials hand-pieced together using a complex weaving technique. Appliqué technique and laser cut was also very prominent in their collection.

The Classic details presented with the theme of ‘South of the border West of the Sun’, by Tanvi Kedia beautifully depicted traditions. The first ensemble, a digital printed kaftan with a printed scarf was followed by a digital printed tunic with patterned sequins.

With actress Koena Mitra (showstopper) as Krishna’s Radha in colours of raas leela – majenta, green and golden shimmer on a ghagra and choli Joy Mitra extended his specialisation to ethnic, Indian and Indo-Western wear. His collection depicted ‘Lord Krishna’ with innovative blend of colours.

The colour palette showcased by him ranged from, blacks, coffee browns, rust maroons and dark greens on fabrics like georgettes, chiffons, cottons, velvets, silks and wool.

Shilu Kumar’s famous designs for Pashma with its range of stoles, wraps and scarves, presented a statement of luxury and simplicity at the WIFW ramp. Vineet Bahl’s collection titled ‘Aura’, had an ornate look with a lot of use of chain-mail detail. Fitted silhouettes, two-tone ikat prints and superimposition of checks on checks were highlights of the collection.

His collection included layering with transparent fabrics like chiffon over lurex to give it a matte look. His collection reflected the feminine elegance of women's fashion in the 1940s. The finale dress – a gold and muted steel blue bias dress with chain-mail belt detailing - was indeed pretty, well finished and drew a loud round of applause.

The collection ‘Masked Magic’ presented by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna was one of the most awaited shows of the day. The duo showcased their collection with the dramatic embroidered black skull shaped masks worn by models strutting the ramp creating suspense and a sense of awe and expectancy at the same time. The collection called Shadow Lines was truly an amalgamation of attitudes and personalities, both modern and classic. It showcased a woman who is a mixture of courage and modesty showing shades of being bold yet innocent, independent yet insecure.

The collection was strewn with a sombre colour palette of black, charcoal, greys, midnight blue splashed with occasional touches of sage, gold illuminating the dark mood. An illusion of shadows was created through light playing around with layers, drapes, pleats and unexpected sheer fabrics. The molten metallic feel almost takes one back to the age of the warriors with shades of gunmetal, silver and gold.

The collection ‘Urban Tribal’ presented by Sanchita was amalgamation of eight different stories. The first story started with cellular shapes that cluster and pull apart creating a world of pictorial forms glamorised with ripped muslin twists, plaits and other regalia trimmed with glittering jewels.