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Aneeth Arora's Pero Brings 1980s Barbie Nostalgia to Lakme Fashion Week
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News18•15-10-2026, 16:30
Aneeth Arora's Pero Brings 1980s Barbie Nostalgia to Lakme Fashion Week
- •Designer Aneeth Arora opened Lakme Fashion Week with a nostalgic Spring/Summer 2027 collection titled Dream Dress-Up.
- •The runway was transformed into a pink Barbie dreamhouse through a global collaboration between Pero and Mattel's iconic doll brand.
- •The collection featured lace, gingham checks, block prints, stripes, crochet, and bows inspired by the 1980s and classic Malibu Barbie silhouettes.
- •Models sported Barbie-inspired graphic winged eyeliner, vintage hairstyles, and neon footwear while walking through the audience.
- •First-time models like Nishant and Vanessa shared their excitement, noting the inclusive opportunities and personal childhood memories associated with the show.
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Designer Aneeth Arora's label Pero opened Lakme Fashion Week with a nostalgia-inspired Spring/Summer 2027 collection titled “Dream Dress-Up”, which transformed the runway into a life-sized pink Barbie dreamhouse and drew inspiration from the 1980s.
The showcase was presented by Lakme and Tira in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) at Taj Palace, with the collaboration facilitated by Dream Theatre, Mattel’s licensing agency in India.
The Lakme Fashion Week event is scheduled to conclude on October 18.
