Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014-Day 2

Ashok Goel, Kangana  Ranaut, Anju Modi and Pardeep Goel

Designer Anju Modi opted for ethnic gold from Shree Raj Mahal Jewelers for her show at the India Couture Week 2014 on day 2! Elaborate bridal chokers and kadas in modern designs and earrings in ethnic and traditional gold flaunted the dexterity of Indian craftsmanship and spoke of the lavishness of Indian weddings. Modi creatively paired neck pieces around models’ hair, which added glam to the outfits; these neck pieces can also be worn as kamarbandhs. The intricate work on the fabrics, imperial cuts and stately silhouettes made these bridal-wears a big hit!
 

Noyonika Chatterjee

Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014-Day 2

Nimrat Kaur, Rina Dhaka and Malaika Arora Khan with models

Inspired by the iconography of gota work of Rajasthan, designer Rina Dhaka takes her designs to a whole new level this time at the India Couture Week, day 2! Her outfits look regal with undertones of her matchless aesthetics and soft sensual appeal. In her latest collection, the designer has re-created a new sense of style for the gota patti work, placed delicately, contouring sequined sheers and lace. Her designs surfaced convoluted embroidery elements from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, laid lovingly in a lace like manner.

Techniques of zardozi, kamdani, ari and lace and metallic gota have been juxtaposed with tonal beading and soft embroidery to create a saga of romance. Gota patti and zardozi are set against lace backdrop, contrasted by Mughal animal paintings, depicted on fur-lined velvet capes.

Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014-Day 1

Rani Mukherjee at the show

Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014 in association with Logix group at hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. Kolkata’s wonder boy, Sabyasachi, known for his eclectic mix of grandeur with art in his impeccable creations, left the audience spellbound with sheer luxury and unabashed glamour. The captivating ensembles, rich embroidery work and royal fabrics made this whole experience absolutely celebratory. “I have had a very good association with FDCI and I am very privileged to be starting the Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week again,” smiles Mukherjee.

His khadi and tulle sari, tea dyed and embellished with zardozi, parsi and hand-cut bugle beads was simply brilliant! Other magnificent, eye-catching deigns include, the Gabardine bandhgala and trousers with bullion thread-work detail, embellished with 18 carat gold buttons, the hand-block printed canvas bandhgala, crystal-embellished poplin kurta and gharara paired with khadi and tulle dupatta and the heavily embellished canvas lehenga paired with khadi blouse and pashmina shawl.

Models donning Sabyasachi's designs

Sunil Sethi and Rani Mukherjee with Sabyasachi

Carol Gracias in Sabyasachi

Erika Packard in Sabyasachi

Pia Trivedi in Sabyasachi