There was nothing understated about the last day of FDCI India Couture Week 2016, held on Sunday in the Capital.
Two off-site shows brought an end to five days of traditional couture, aimed at the upcoming wedding season.
The flora and visual paradise of Kashmir were also a running theme of the weekend collection.
The afternoon show, presented by Manav Gangwani and called ‘Begum-e-Jannat’, was a tribute to his friend Zainab Nedou Patel - the daughter-in-law of Sonia Gandhi’s political adviser, Ahmed Patel.
The show drew heavily from the opulence of the Mughal era, interpreting it in a contemporary manner.
Strappy black blouses, plunging necklines, structured pleats, and peplums brought together the rich garments in black, ruby red, emerald green, sapphire and ivory.
Lehanga-cholis, saris, gowns and anarkalis formed the repertoire for women, while embroidered bandhgalas and achkans with silk dhotis were the mainstay in the men’s line.
For his final bridal look, actress Kangana Ranaut sashayed down the ramp in an off-the-shoulder blouse – one of the biggest trends of the year – with glass-work across it, worn with a high-waist, deep maroon velvet lehenga.
As for the soundtracks for the show, which was held at The Lodhi, duo Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash curated a composition of traditional music.
Later that night, designer Rohit Bal brought the glitterati of Delhi to the heart of the Capital as he hosted his grand finale show ‘Kehkashaan’ at the Bikaner House.
The show was as grand as expected, proving a befitting finale.
Inspired by The Czarist Regime of Russia, the collection veered heavily towards opulence and was reminiscent of his recent show held in Mumbai a few months ago.
Sweeping bandhgala jackets in black and maroon velvet stood out, with scarlet flowers and gold lattice work embroidered on them, intelligently constructed sleeves with their deliberate slouch at the elbow.
The models wore crowns designed by Bal, and choker necklaces, earrings by Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers.
Some of the ensembles were mellowed down with simple high-waisted skirts. The men’s range was as grand, capturing the royalty of the former empire.
Embroidered achkans and fitted pants were the trend du jour, and the models looked handsome carrying walking sticks with golden handles, crowns on their heads and embroidered slip-on shoes.
Speaking of his Russian inspiration, Bal said: “I travelled through time into the labyrinth of a bizarre reality of excess wealth and absolute power. In Moscow The Kremlin, The Armoury, The Almazny Fond (The Diamond Fund) were bewildering and left me awestruck.
"This collection is my personal interpretation and understanding of this opulence and beauty. For me this is a contemporary collection of a bygone period of excess, toned down only by my understated philosophy of style and timeless chic.”
(Mail Today)
Two off-site shows brought an end to five days of traditional couture, aimed at the upcoming wedding season.
The flora and visual paradise of Kashmir were also a running theme of the weekend collection.
The afternoon show, presented by Manav Gangwani and called ‘Begum-e-Jannat’, was a tribute to his friend Zainab Nedou Patel - the daughter-in-law of Sonia Gandhi’s political adviser, Ahmed Patel.
The show drew heavily from the opulence of the Mughal era, interpreting it in a contemporary manner.
Strappy black blouses, plunging necklines, structured pleats, and peplums brought together the rich garments in black, ruby red, emerald green, sapphire and ivory.
Lehanga-cholis, saris, gowns and anarkalis formed the repertoire for women, while embroidered bandhgalas and achkans with silk dhotis were the mainstay in the men’s line.
For his final bridal look, actress Kangana Ranaut sashayed down the ramp in an off-the-shoulder blouse – one of the biggest trends of the year – with glass-work across it, worn with a high-waist, deep maroon velvet lehenga.
As for the soundtracks for the show, which was held at The Lodhi, duo Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash curated a composition of traditional music.
Later that night, designer Rohit Bal brought the glitterati of Delhi to the heart of the Capital as he hosted his grand finale show ‘Kehkashaan’ at the Bikaner House.
The show was as grand as expected, proving a befitting finale.
Inspired by The Czarist Regime of Russia, the collection veered heavily towards opulence and was reminiscent of his recent show held in Mumbai a few months ago.
Sweeping bandhgala jackets in black and maroon velvet stood out, with scarlet flowers and gold lattice work embroidered on them, intelligently constructed sleeves with their deliberate slouch at the elbow.
The models wore crowns designed by Bal, and choker necklaces, earrings by Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers.
Some of the ensembles were mellowed down with simple high-waisted skirts. The men’s range was as grand, capturing the royalty of the former empire.
Embroidered achkans and fitted pants were the trend du jour, and the models looked handsome carrying walking sticks with golden handles, crowns on their heads and embroidered slip-on shoes.
Speaking of his Russian inspiration, Bal said: “I travelled through time into the labyrinth of a bizarre reality of excess wealth and absolute power. In Moscow The Kremlin, The Armoury, The Almazny Fond (The Diamond Fund) were bewildering and left me awestruck.
"This collection is my personal interpretation and understanding of this opulence and beauty. For me this is a contemporary collection of a bygone period of excess, toned down only by my understated philosophy of style and timeless chic.”
(Mail Today)
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