Using the yesteryears as the compass, Indian Wedding titans are weaving pivotal memories into their latest collections. Maayankraj Singh, the trailblazing designer of Atelier Shikaarbagh adopts the sole French organza saree made by the Queen’s Couturier, Sir Norman Hartnell, for Rani Urmila Raje, his Late Grandmother as the muse for the collection Primavera. It is a seamless re-imagination of elegant British tailoring with Indo-French broderies translated into a delicate and feminine formal ode to the fashion of the 50’s and 60’s. Likewise the deconstructionist Payal Singhal utilizes the sepia-toned patterns of Rajasthan, Lucknow and Arabia as the frame for her latest Suroor collection. The charm of the 70’s and 80’s old-bazaar oozes out of this nazakat driven ensemble of quaint and evocative silhouettes.
Sophisticated Spunk
Eye-catching jewels paired with muted fabrics are the chichi this season.
The sophisticated Bohemia pioneer Sangeeta Boochra collaborated with the unconventional fashionista, Santoshi Shetty for a collection of rare and stylish pieces. Drawing from the ornate Mughal architecture adorned with sharp edges, the rustic jewels are an effortless union of dainty and spirited elements of femme energy. Likewise Eliferous Couture, brainchild of the extravagant Sristhi Kaur is the epitome of expressive luxury. Each piece is embellished with experimental gems which range from cbb metal or the opulent Swarovski crystals among other unique choices.
