Mrunal Thakur’s Fierce Thigh-Slit Skirt Look at Lakmé Fashion Week

Mrunal Thakur closed Pankaj & Nidhi’s show at Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI with a presence that commanded attention. Known for her magnetic screen charm, she perfectly embodied the designers’ vision of a woman who moves with grace yet radiates strength.

The collection, ‘Araquis,’ explored “futuristic royalty” eveningwear that combined elegance with power. Mrunal’s sculpted golden bodice, layered in metallic textures, shimmered like molten armor under the lights, while sharply arched shoulders and a black slit skirt added drama and structure. She didn’t just wear couture; she embodied sovereignty.

Set against a sun-drenched, desert-inspired backdrop, the collection’s palette featured burnished gold, smoked copper, and earthy browns accented with silver and midnight blue. Textures rippled like artisan-forged armor, and surfaces shimmered like shifting dunes, creating garments that felt both timeless and futuristic.




Each piece was a study in contrasts fluid drapes versus structured tailoring, delicate embroidery against metallic finishes bringing to life Pankaj & Nidhi’s signature sculptural aesthetic.

“Araquis was born from the idea of resilience, of beauty that protects. We wanted to imagine what power would look like when expressed through grace,” the designers said, perfectly reflected in Mrunal’s finale look. She stood not just as a muse but as a metaphor: the modern woman as her own armor.

With ‘Araquis,’ Pankaj & Nidhi reaffirmed their place as masters of structured romanticism, proving that elegance and strength can coexist beautifully.