EyeNdian couture is definitely making a mark in the fashion capitals of the world with two designers crossing shores. Ace Designer Tarun Tahiliani Will Soon Be Opening His Long-Anticipated Couture Stores in New York and Dubai to Begin with. Manish Malhotra will showcase his designs in new york As part of the nmacc India weekend at lincoln center in september. Both are also ampting up their jewelry and accessory lines for the complete ensemble look, a sneak peek of which was revelesed at the online hyundai in couture week.
Both resorted to novel approaches to demistify couture and reminded us we need to relook at our crafts heritage, nurture it and understand ways of contempory IT. In fact, both had a subtle dandyism in their approach. Tahiliani has always be known for his intimate previews. But this time he got in your design team to take connoisseurs through his thoughtfully crafted collection. The gossamer outfits are lighter than ever, the pastel palette muted, but it is the tonality of the malt brown that is setting a timeless colog for the season. And as a master of drapes, he has experienced with shapes and silhouettes, layers and capes.
In fact, the collection is a refinement of India’s blended cultural history. “We Had Textiles and Drapes. The embroidery came from central asia and tailoring came from britain,” Said Tahiliani, Emphascing How It was important to Cater Sneakers and shoes, accustomed to international brands and their neat fits and would naturally be “stumped” by Traditional Wear. “At one time people relieved on tailors for a fit. Now everybody knows what a good fit is so we we we we can like a walk in our studios, where we sit in on add karigers, and tested overs. We learns, transmitted and insisted that things in a serial way. “
The mostly sheer collection has broken away from the bridal focus to cocktail, party and even corporate dinner outings, with no fuss, clear and lines. And perhaps this collection has been the most delicate in its use of lace, tulle, the shadow work embroidery, the meshed kashir jaal, where the finest threads and embroidery hold up the Fabric and Jamaa, DENSE EMB. Seen in the Entire Body of the Garment and Fabric. In fact, elements of the 1930s boudoir fashion get reflected in this showcase which was presented as an intimate walkhrough for guests. But what gives the ensemble an elegance is the minimalistic statement jewelry, belts, and bags, which go together for anything and time. There is a read why tahiliani pieces make for the perfect family heirloom. Anybody can carry them.
The New Couture Collection from Tarun Tahiliani. (Photo: rinku ghosh)
Tahiliani’s designers have thoughtfully built in body inclusion, adding slanted lapels in capes for the heavy-breasted and coucred pleats as they flare out that this bit to hide the belly fat.
Designer manish malhotra focussed more on overturning the premise of couture shows and innovated with a multiplicity of experiences. So there was the exhibit section where he had displayed all his past work adorned by bollywood actors over the years. Yes, there was Poo’s (played by Kareena Kapoor in Kabhi khushi kabhi gham) Asymmetrical top to the bikini blouse that priyanka chopra wore in Dostana. But what stood out was the statement neck piece worn by aishwarya rai at this year’s met gala and the maximalist fishtail gown, made from Vintage Parsi Gara Saris Saris, by Khusinesswoman Natasha Poonwala. The close-up detailing on the gara gown, as well as Deepika Padukone’s finale gown
Of course, whater malhotra’s dugout-style party with djs, installations, cascading white flowers and food embellished his collection or not is a question on Erybyby’s mind. The structured gowns and silhouettes with their metallic sheen, particularly the neat and classic simpleity of velvet sherwanis and bandhgalas in devices in devices and arshadowed acta gandhai, Belted out after hit in a bright sequin gown. One of Malhotra’s Own Loyal Customers At the Show Wished That The Outfits Could do the talking more intimately than being overtaken by the live acts and other parapurnalia.
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The Manish Malhotra Couture Collection
But Malhotra’s coup was in getting 44-yar-ald brazilian supermodel assandra Ambrosio to open and close his collection. Yes, his bollywood guests, like tamannah bhatia and fatma saana sheikh, were confined to be guest attendes. Ambrosio, who has been a Victoria’s secret model and being featured by the likes of Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior and Armani, Showed How to Make The Clothes Do the Talking With a Caration in The Word, a Cartain Rhy. Of movements, twirl and a look. Be it the sari inspired silver gown and blouse Held together by a three-stand palu, or the white pearl encrised buster with state neck peees, Ambrosio showed that indian interpretations of couture. Right strut and carriage. Malhotra is clearly breaking his format and refining his His collection had a more close-up appeal like his exhibits.