New Delhi, March 28 -- At the recently-concluded Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in Mumbai, Indian textiles, embroidery techniques and folk motifs took centre stage across collections. What stood out as designers presented their lines, however, was that these elements were reworked to give them a contemporary spin. The aesthetic was quiet and considered, not garrulous, and craft moved from being mere decoration to an expressive textural element. As models walked, embroidered tassels and appliques animated the outfits. Taking off from the dominant trend that we saw on LFW's runways, Lounge's compilation for the week centres on folk-inspired fashion that celebrates craft.

This minaudiere from French label Chloe is a fine example of how a fashion ...