Day 2 of AICW 2015 saw collections of Gaurav Gupta and Rahul Mishra. Gupta’s collection was primarily for Indian brides while Mishra’s designs’ was aimed at pushing the craftsmanship by going with lots of hand-embroidered floral patterns.
Gupta’s designs were cited as “Silt and Cipher” and ranged from sari gowns – tucked, draped and corseted to sari-lehengas and flouncy gowns to sexy sheer panelled dresses. Centered on the theme of an enchanted forest, the ensembles criss-crossed an artistic display in dreamy and affluence shades like champagne, white, gold, beige, midnight blue, and a deep oxblood hue. Low-cut sexy backs and plummeting necklines stayed true to Gaurav’sproclivity to push the precincts and add a strong dose of sex appeal.
Gaurav Gupta’s Collection
1. Incredible in Midnight Blue body-con see-through gown. With the Navy blue ear cuff the gown looks way hotter than any other.
2. Looks like a fairy just stepped out of a Fairyland. – Ear cuff just adds to the magic of the gown. It is sexy, charming and magical.
3. Huge ear-cuffs simply add the opulence to the gown. The intricate floral patterns add the hot quotient to the gown.
4. This Grecian-sari having multiple layers is sure to up the glam quotient if worn on a wedding or any wedding function. It gives a royal look in a more understated way.
5. Silt and Cipher inspired Sari-lehenga and a draped-sari.
6. A silver zari work intricately embroidered on the glove to slyly match the outfit.
7. Gloves ironically matching the choli in this simple yet remarkably stunning Sari.
8. Adding a pair of intricately embroidered gloves on a gown with a slit jacket. Now- why should you limit gloves with halters and shoulders-off?
9. Gloves that are made entirely of chains and stones. It bedazzles not only the outfit but also beautifies the hands of the wearer. A perfect option for the modern brides who are hesitant to apply oodles of mehendi on their hands.
10. Gaurav Gupta was right- Kalki as the show-stopper definitely looks like a Fairy-Godmother.
Rahul Mishra’s Collections
Elusivecolors, with lighter and graceful, yet conspicuous designs and innovative craftsmanship were on presentation throughout the show.A blend of Indian and western designs, the collection had entrancing and elegantlehangas and gowns on display. Together with the mystical ambience created in the background, Mishra’s collection excelled throughout the show.
Largely, the collection showcased current elements for the new-age bride with its adroitly created hand-embroideries and strident tailoring. The collection is titled “Tree of Life”.
1. Hand embroidered floral patterns on a sheer fabric of Chintz.
2. Literally the prettiest Anarkali- Prettiest and palest pink with amazing intricate peacock motifs.
3. Hnad-woven Chanderi long kurta with hand-woven silk lehenga
4. Hand embroidered silk trench jacket on a hand woven sari
5. Hand embroidered sheer long kurta with silk-chiffon palazzos
6. Hand embroidered silk bomber jacket with asymmetric hand embroidered dress
7. Hand embroidered golden and sober lehenga
8. Hand woven silk chanderilehenga with crop top
9. Hand woven silk jacket and hand woven chanderi sari.
10. A beautiful golden wedding lehenga that is an absolute winner.
By : Archa Dave
