{
  "id": 14910024,
  "title": "From groom-core to fishtail lehengas: Ali Fazal, Nitanshi Goel turn heads at Lakmé Fashion Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/from-groom-core-to-fishtail-lehengas-ali-fazal-nitanshi-goel-turn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:30:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/lakme-fashion-week-2026-ali-fazal-nitanshi-goel-tejasswi-prakash-pictures-10923956/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lakmé Fashion Week in New Delhi has returned for its October edition, showcasing a diverse range of designers and celebrities on the runway. Ali Fazal, Nitanshi Goel, Tejasswi Prakash, and Pavleen Gujral were among the star-studded lineup, each bringing their unique flair to the fashion show.\n\nAli Fazal made a celebratory entrance in Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection, embodying groom energy in an ivory angarkha layered with a bandhgala, an embroidered stole, and a playful pink touch. He expressed his delight with the outfit, praising its fusion of traditional Indian menswear and contemporary styling.\n\nNitanshi Goel, known for her role in Laapataa Ladies, stole the show as the centerpiece for Suneet Varma's collection SV by Suneet Varma. Wearing a wine-colored embellished fishtail lehenga with a strapless top and an attached drape, Nitanshi brought to life Kashi's collection, an homage to the ancient city's colors and culture. The ensemble featured a dramatic fitted silhouette, rich reds, purples, maroons, and blacks, complemented by a touch of sparkle with plum and silver paillettes.\n\nOther notable appearances included Tejasswi Prakash's structured maroon pinstriped vest over a white shirt, paired with an asymmetrical grey skirt and matching jacket for NIF Global's The Runway showcase. Meanwhile, Pavleen Gujral wowed in Jaisalmer Crafted Bar Collectibles x Samant Chauhan's collection, combining traditional Indian craftsmanship with a modern twist.\n\nThe Lakmé Fashion Week continues to impress with its blend of familiar names, emerging designers, celebrity appearances, and various approaches to Indian fashion. The October edition promises to keep fashion enthusiasts engaged with its diverse range of collections and runway moments.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Birthday Boy Ali Fazal Closes Lakmé Fashion Week Day 2 As Nitanshi Goel And Tejasswi Prakash Walk The Runway In Delhi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/birthday-boy-ali-fazal-closes-lakme-fashion-week-day-2-as-nitanshi",
        "published": "2026-10-16T05:48:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "From groom-core to fishtail lehengas: Ali Fazal, Nitanshi Goel turn heads at Lakmé Fashion Week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/from-groom-core-to-fishtail-lehengas-ali-fazal-nitanshi-goel-turn-14912578",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:30:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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