Though it has been over a week since Synergy 1 Delhi Couture Week 2011 concluded on splendid confetti, but all that glitter still lingers in the hindsight. Amidst all drama and extravaganza, the beautiful creations by our designers left a tad ignored. So here we try to spotlight the real heroes for whom we gather in those plush settings, shunning Bollywood, brawls and babes talk.
When the festive season is around the corner, Couture Week with a bunch of the best Indian designers showcasing their sartorial wonders is the place to hold the lenses and examine the latest trends rushing to shine bright in the forthcoming season. Firstly, couture in India is a contemporary representation of Indian ethnic wear. The trends like androgyny and anti-fashion can’t dare to loiter around. In fact it’s more of a bridal anonymous. Though it was an eclectic affair with the designers incorporating elements, or taking inspirations from across the globe but it was more or less about regality and ultra-femininity revolving around Indian motifs of flowers and animals, intricate embroideries, bling over dose and flowing silhouettes.
The couture this time walked out of its long affair with reds. Instead wines, pistachio green, yellow, shell pinks, ivories, aquamarine and champagne gold could be seen stirring a wave of difference this season. Ivory and gold were almost omnipresent on the ramp, weaved in chiffon, velvet, sheer and lace. The feminine fabrics ruled the roost with loads of flounce, layers and free flowing vibe. Chiffon lehangas were a rage with designers like Varun Bahl and Shantanu & Nikhil interpreting them into their signature styles.
Interestingly, corsets paired with voluminous Lehangas holds the potential to be an appealing wedding attire. The couture runway was full of such lavish and ornate garments. Amidst the repeating Lehangas, Anarkalis and Jackets, Farshiyas; wide legged pants possess that distinctness. Meera & Muzaffar Ali’s Long Jackets teamed up with pants create an interesting combination. All in all flowing long silhouettes with Swarovski elements and gold registering their presence stand tall (metaphorically). Further to be the Couture Diva 2011 embrace halter necklines, puffed sleeves and embroidered hems.
Men were also spotted on the ramp but in pittance. Designers like Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bahl make their blue eyed boys walk. Paucity of men can be justified at the couture carnival as in India grooms mostly like to coordinate their ensembles with the brides in term of color and the look. Mostly, bandhgalas in varying lengths with loose pants were seen on couture ramp.
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