The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) kickstarted on Saturday with a heady mix of colour, contrast and bling for the modern woman.

Model Sapna Kumar started the presentation with a Romper dress. Models then sashayed on the runway wearing high-waist jumpsuits, halter-neck jumpers, full-length skirts and even fish-cut gowns.

Gauri-Nainika, who are known for their feminine gowns, started the spring-summer 2012 edition of the fashion extravaganza, with creations in colours like red, purple, olive, plum and jade green.

The first show of the day saw collections by female designers Nandita Basu, Malini Ramani and duo Gauri-Nainika.

Unlike the past seasons, where the first show attracted fewer people, this edition has witnessed a large crowd. People were seen waiting outside the main show area (MSA).

The venue at Pragati Maidan was decorated with mannequins and cartoon characters, installed to grab the eyeballs of those who were outside MSA.

Designer Nandita Basu's collection followed next. Known for mixing Indian ethnic fashion with modern dresses, she stuck to her trademark this time too. Her collection was mix of hot pants, off-shoulder tops and short dresses.

Models display creations of designer Rahul Reddy during the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion week in New Delhi.

Malini Ramani too kept to her signature style by showcasing a blingy line named 'Maximum Malini' - a collection of pretty and glamourous dresses.

"My girl (prospective buyer) is super-confident, sexy, modern and lives life to the fullest. The collection consists of all my designs, which I have developed over the years," Ramani told reporters.

A model displays a creation by designer Ankur and Priyanka Modi at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 collection in New Delhi.

Models display creations by designers Ankur and Priyanka Modi at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 collection.

Model displays a creation by designer Ankur and Priyanka Modi at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 collection in New Delhi.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut along with two other model presents a creation by designer Shantanu Goeka at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 in New Delhi.

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who walked for designer Shantanu Goenka at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), says the people in Bollywood are not very stylish except for her contemporaries Priyanaka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor.

Models present creations by Shantanu Goeka at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 in New Delhi. The Kolkata-based designer presented a line inspired by the French queen Marie Barrios.

Models present creations by designer Shantanu Goeka at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 in New Delhi.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone kisses designer Wendell Rodricks at the end of the presentation of his collection at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 in New Delhi.

Being the last show of the day, it started off on a high note with a band called The Other People performing live on the stage to set the mood. Wendill showcased a variety of beautiful garments varying from gowns, camisoles, palazzos, jumpsuits and jackets.