Celebrity showstoppers light up India Couture Week 2024.
The India Couture Week 2024 concluded with a dazzling display of fashion, featuring some of Bollywood’s biggest stars. Designers showcased their collections, blending traditional crafts with modern aesthetics, and celebrities added star power as they walked the runway.
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Tarun Tahiliani: The Modern Indian Craft
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Tarun Tahiliani reaffirmed his dedication to ‘India Modern’, focusing on comfort and intricate craftsmanship. His collection, ‘Otherworldly’, featured innovative designs that balanced tradition with contemporary fashion. Highlights included concept saris, sleek lehengas fashioned like mermaid skirts, and corset tops with boning on tulle and organza. The color palette ranged from ivories and beiges to blacks, pinks, golds, and turquoises. The collection also featured 3D embroidery on tulle, scalloped hemlines, and colorful mirror work, with motifs inspired by Delhi’s minarets and Pichwai art.
Rimzim Dadu: Baroque Elegance
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Rimzim Dadu’s collection, ‘Stucco’, drew inspiration from the Baroque era, featuring her signature wire cording techniques combined with beadwork and sequins. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala dazzled as the showstopper, embodying the collection’s modern elegance and architectural motifs. The designs were high on shimmer, with reflective surfaces and intricate detailing.
Falguni Shane Peacock: Grand Finale
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Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna closed the event as showstoppers for Falguni Shane Peacock. Mandanna turned heads in an ivory lehenga adorned with intricate sequins and beadwork, while Kaushal exuded regality in a pale golden sherwani with heavy sequined embroidery paired with a sheer kurta.
Rahul Mishra: Nature’s Muse
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Rahul Mishra’s collection, ‘Nargis’, was inspired by his deep connection with nature. The show opened with actor Lisa Ray, returning to the runway after a 20-year hiatus. She wore a cream sari gown with a long train, walking to her song ‘Afreen Afreen’.
Gaurav Gupta: Red Carpet Ready
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Gaurav Gupta, known for his red carpet creations, featured ‘The Archies’ co-stars Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina. Kapoor wore an embellished lehenga with a cropped blouse and trailing sleeves, while Raina sported a black velvet sherwani suit with intricate black-on-black beadwork.
India Couture Week 2024 was a spectacular celebration of fashion, combining traditional crafts with modern design, and highlighted by the presence of Bollywood’s finest. The event showcased the versatility and creativity of Indian couture, setting new trends for the coming season.