Indian Bridal Fashion

Haute summits

Haute couture is what sartorial dreams are made of. It is what combines the finest art of fine dressmaking with the smug luxury of the bespoke. This Friday, the Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week kicks off at The Taj Palace Hotel in the Capital, where a dozen design houses will present their most high-end creations. In the Indian context, for a host of reasons, couture has been largely appropriated by the Great Indian Wedding. Consequently, for many, couture has become synonymous with bridal and wedding wear. In such a scenario, do we really have any non-wedding couture here?

According to JJ Valaya, who showcases on Friday, “The literal meaning of the French word ‘haute couture' is ‘fine dressmaking'. Couture is bespoke clothing (which, contrary to popular opinion, does not mean one of a kind) with impeccable finishing, and is tailored to individual measurements, unlike the more commonly available prêt-a-porter.While the basic philosophy for sewing in India can stay like brothers and sisters in France, I feel fashion in India deserves a native definition, which includes several single parameters, and yes, its affinity for the Indian wedding is large enough Almighty. "

He added however that "fashion while in India only major customer service Indian wedding, he also reached out to the world very effectively through a variety of shapes such as jackets, evening dresses and shawls fine. "

Continuing his love affair with photography, Valaya is inspired by the evolution of photography - black and white, sepia, natural and, finally, digital nuances - for his couture line at the moment.

Designer Shantanu Mehra, Nikhil & Shantanu said of the growth of an Indian wedding an event a day to a sequence of events has greatly increased the scope of variety in the couture wedding itself. "Now there are many other events surrounding the main marriage, like Sangeet, the bachelor party and cocktails.Now there are destination weddings. The wedding reception is not as formal as it used to be. In all, there are four to five functions hovering around marriage. This is where the seam has taken a turn. It is an excellent access to innovation ... if we can innovate around marriage, "he said.

Comparison with Western definitions of the seam, he opines, may be unfair. "The history of European fashion goes back 200 years."The status of art museum he loves sewing abroad - the most recent major example being the" wild beauty "McQueen retrospective at the Victoria & Albert Museum in New York - is another aspect of sewing that is exclusive to the West that one 't be duplicated here, where the industry is still nascent, Mehra.

Couture Rani Indian Bridal Fashion — Gaurav Gupta, Ritu Kumar ...

Above, lehenga featuring gold brocade blouse with soft tulle draping and lehenga skirt with embroidered peacock motif; below, embroidered tulle strapless wedding dress with custom designed, hand appliqued Hemla lace.

Gaurav Gupta’s signature is his modern interpretation of classic Indian design and is a favorite among the country’s young fashionistas. Below, light pink booti georgette sari with embroidered peacock motif comprised of yarn thread work and Swarovski Elements embroidery; gold foil chiffon brooch sari.

Saffron draped tulle anarkali with asymmetrical cascades down the side and back,Swarovski Elements embellishment on shoulder, neckline and bustline paired with stretch net churidar; hot pink georgette sari with sequined twisted knot with butterfly-wing split pallav.

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The grand dame of the Indian fashion industry, Ritu Kumar’s career spans over four decades. Her passion is the preservation of the country’s indigenous crafts, which she beautifully incorporates into her collections. Below, red and purple velvet lehenga choli with zardozi embroidery and sequin accents; gold neem zari lehenga featuring gold banares silk v-neck choli blouse with zardozi hand embroidery and banares silk lengha skirt with detailed floral zari hand work and sequins lined in chanderi silk.

Shimmering georgette kurta with zardozi embroidery paired with cream silk churidar pants and red bordered net dupatta with zardozi embroidery throughout and along border.; pink satin kurta with gota embroidery throughout, paired with silk churidar pants. Churidar bottoms are closefitting while shalwar kameez pants are looser in fit.

Next, we have the gorgeous outfits by Varun Bahl is known for his romantic, luxurious designs and exquisite craftsmanship, and is a favorite among those looking for the very best in bridal and evening wear. Red georgette sari with tilla, zardozi and aari embroidered floral and paisley designs, white net sari with red velvet applique featuring handwoven basket weave border with white pearl sequins.

Teal & fuchsia floral net lehenga with strapless velvet corset top, champagne gold georgette lehenga featuring red velvet cholie with fine zardozi embroidery and lehenga skirt with deep red velvet applique and zardozi work with sequin accents.

Couture Rani is founded by Gina Mathew after identifying a growing demand for high-end traditional apparel by South Asians living outside of the Indian subcontinent and those interested in Indian fashion and culture. “Couture Rani is unique in that it will allow shoppers to order a custom made, individually tailored piece rather than purchasing from a selection of pre-made stock.

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