Big on bridal, bigger on opulence, and grand in presentation — it’s time for couture to hit the Capital. Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014 in association with Logix Group and helmed by the Fashion Design Council of India starts today and will go on till July 20, at the Taj Palace hotel.
Apart from ramp shows, installations and celeb power, there’s also an outstation show by designer Anamika Khanna at the end of the month in Kolkata. Here’s a glimpse into what all to expect from our couturiers.
A creation from Sabyasachi’s previous show at the couture week (left); Arora’s design inspired by The Peacock Room
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
The couturier will open the fashion week. Known for his painstakingly intricate detailing and for being steeped in tradition, we’ll have to wait and watch to see if he creates the same vintage setting for his show this time, as in his previous two outings at the event. The designer tells us: "It’s all about trying to achieve the highest degree of perfection in craftsmanship, and it does not have to be a tangible inspiration. This year, the mood is about paradoxes: Disciple marries whimsy, romanticism has been steeped in reality."
Manish Arora
The king of kitsch will bring his Indian collection to the forefront with Kaleidoscope. The designer’s inspirations span time, space and place. From invoking traditional golds and the Japanese threadball craft of Temari, to three dimension designs inspired by the psychedelic vibe of The Peacock Room in Castello di Sammezzano in Tuscany — the mood seems to be as trippy as ever. The sketches give a glimpse of trademark-Manish Arora that includes a big riot of colours infused in the garments, along with accompanying signature accessories.
Manish Arora
The king of kitsch will bring his Indian collection to the forefront with Kaleidoscope. The designer’s inspirations span time, space and place. From invoking traditional golds and the Japanese threadball craft of Temari, to three dimension designs inspired by the psychedelic vibe of The Peacock Room in Castello di Sammezzano in Tuscany — the mood seems to be as trippy as ever. The sketches give a glimpse of trademark-Manish Arora that includes a big riot of colours infused in the garments, along with accompanying signature accessories.
Manish Malhotra
The veteran designer will stage an elaborate show with reportedly over 50 models walking in his creations. “A traditional show in the language of today: the embroideries are Kashmiri which have taken four months to complete. The collection is influenced by old-world architectural charm — very 1950’s. Think Meena Kumari from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam or Pakeezah. Jewelled colours in textured silks, tulles and velvets make up the collection, Portraits,” he tells us.
You’ll see old-world charm in the designs. Think Meena Kumari from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam or Pakeezah
Meena Kumari inspires Manish Malhotra’s designs
Gold embroidery on the designs
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