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Floral motifs, neon lights, elegant sleeves and lots of glitter – the recently concluded FDCI India Couture Week 2022 launched many fashion dreams. Making a strong case for sustainability and gender fluidity, the Delhi mega show saw the country’s top couturiers present their best collections.
bright times ahead
It’s time for us to step out of the shadows of loss and indulge in some brilliance! High in pearls, crystals and metallic fringe, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s latest couture collection, Fibonacci, has dramatic fabrics that are combined with precise techniques in defined patterns.
Arjun Kapoor added black magic to the creation of Kunal Rawal
“We present a world that is perfect, that has just returned from the brink of chaos. Each garment is handmade,” says the duo. Suneet Varma’s sparkling collection, titled Sitara, blended modern glamor with traditional styles. Sequined sarees paired with sexy blouses and contemporary silhouettes were in line with the designer’s signature style.
Designer Dolly J’s voluminous lehengas in red and gold, in flowing textures and dramatic cascades, also upped the glitter quotient. Rahul Mishra added metallic elements to his trademark artisan craftsmanship.
Suneet Verma’s signature sleeves created a stir
Commitment to sustainability
“The industry is moving towards sustainability. We have customers who want to know about the product, the materials and the sourcing,” says Kunal Rawal.
A model wears a Tarun Tahiliani
Couture designer Tarun Tahiliani agrees: “As ironic as it sounds, the quiet of the pandemic gave me and the studio time to review what we do and think about how technically, with movement and fluidity, make it experiential rather than just creative.” dazzling”. discomfort, as many Indian evening and bridal brands have been doing. We also have a strong belief that a beautiful thing is a pleasure forever, and creating exquisite garments that feel like skin is part of sustainable fashion because then one will wear them again and again.”
flower party
Voluminous lehengas, statement pantsuits, layered dresses in bold floral prints, patchwork embroidery and interesting textures from designer Varun Bahl’s collection, New Leaf, made for a dreamy outing. If you are an experimental girlfriend/boyfriend, make a stop here. Bralette tops, 3D textured mosaics, and fancy suits are some amazing options.
Varun Bahl emphasized gender fluidity
ICW 2022 also marked the completion of JJ Valaya’s 30th birthday. Luxurious fabrics, elegant prints and timeless embroidery with floral details, this collection had the Spanish influence written all over it.
Celebrities seen
Fashion weeks are big on celebrities and ICW 2022 was no exception. Shilpa Shetty closed the show for Dolly J dressed in a sparkly lehenga dress; Aditi Rao Hydari, as designer sensation Anju Modi, looked regal in an embellished yellow lehenga; Malaika Arora walked for Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. Pushpa-fame Rashmika Mandanna also made her ramp debut in Varun Bahl’s red lehenga. Rajkummar Rao donned a statement necklace alongside the sherwani championing gender fluidity in an Anamika Khanna creation. Arjun Kapoor walked the runway for Kunal Rawal in a shiny black ensemble.
Farhan Akhtar walked the runway for Siddartha Tytler in flashy attire
trendsetters
While it’s hard to sum up all the beautiful outlets, the elegant sleeve deserves a mention! Suneet Verma’s dress with bow detailing, a roll neck that extends to the sleeves in Rahul Mishra’s creations, and dazzling details in Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s designs, it’s time to literally wear glitter on your sleeve! The love for neons remains.
Source: m.tribuneindia.com