Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 opened with ethnic collection by Manish Malhotra. Manish Malhotra’s spring summer collection included four elements earth, water, wind, and fire. The models glammed up the runway wearing outfits mainly in hues of blue and white. Many designers showcased their stunning collection on Day 1, followed with quirky and fresh prints by Quirk Box to Sahil Kochhar’s “Sangamar-mar” collection.

While Gen Next designers didn’t fail to impress, Pinakin’s collection walked in the wonderland with a gothic twist. Doodlage showcased stunning lineup with Botanical accents and quirky prints that gave a flirtatious touch up to the whole collection. Kanika Goyal's designs rocked the runway and Poco & Jacky's range inspired with waist cut dresses, suits, tank top dresses, utilitarian rompers in military prints.

Elektrocouture presented its collection with glow-in-the-dark garments that included, trousers, skirts, graphics suits and gowns. ‘Walking hand in hand’ glory of the leheriya and Benaras brocades, metallic jackets by Anupama Bose and Hemang Agrawal respectively. Aneeth Arora brought Chikanari while Rajesh Pratap Singh presented formal western wear.