Delhi Couture Week

The Couture Week in the capital just ended and it was all about pure, unadulterated opulence. Each and every collection put together by ace Indian designers oozed magnificence. Every designer’s line of Bridal Lehenga Cholis that was showcased at the Delhi Couture Week would compel any woman to want to get married, even if it’s only for the Bridal outfit.

J.J.Valaya

Known for the extravagance of embroidery featured in his outfits and the generous amount of embellishments used, J.J.Valaya, yet again, stunned with the richness of his gorgeous line of traditional Indian Clothing. Apart from stylish Sarees and Churidar Kameez, his collection revealed fabulously gorgeous flared Lehengas that were paired with distinctively styled short or cropped jacket style button-front Cholis with full sleeves. Kangana Ranaut, the showstopper for Valaya’s show, walked the ramp in an unbelievably gorgeous bright orange Bridal Lehenga Choli. His spectacular Lehenga Cholis would undoubtedly be every Indian bride’s dream Bridal Lehenga Choli.

Manish Malhotra

Spain was the inspiration for Manish Malhotra’s line showcased at the Delhi Couture Week. The Spanish Influence presented itself in the form of flares and flounces that characterized his entire line. Moderately embellished Sarees, Lehengas paired with long jacket style Cholis and, of course, his lovely Anarkalis that even Bollywood stars swoon over. His charming, flared Anarkalis were indeed a sight to behold. But it was his choice of colors that took everyone by surprise. No, it wasn’t the vibrant reds, blues or greens, instead his choice of using international autumn shades made him stick to beige, brown, off-white, black, etc. The absence of any Bollywood showstopper was yet another regular feature that was missing. These elegant Anarkalis would make great Engagement outfits or Wedding Reception outfits for those having a penchant for sober and subdued shades.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

The work of this maestro is nothing but Indian fashion at its ethnic best. His collection, as usual, illustrated Indian fashion in its purest and most authentic form. Ethnic Anarkalis and Sarees paired with stunningly beautiful blouses featuring intricate embroidery and lots of lustrous embellishments such as zardozi marked his vintage collection. His knack of working wonders with different colors and textures was evident in this collection as well. Radiant Bollywood beauties Rani and Vidya were present to applaud for this ace designer who happens to be responsible for making them look good. Vidya looked simple and stunning draped in a red Saree. What would an Indian bride want more if she gets to have a Bridal Saree by Sabyasachi Mukherjee for her wedding day?

Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla

This designer duo’s show marked the grand finale of the Delhi Couture Week. Infused with fantasy and drama, their collection of Indian outfits was primarily in timeless shades of white. Ornately embellished sparkling Sarees and Lehenga Cholis with dramatic silhouettes rendered an ethereal aura. The collection also flaunted fabulous Indian ethnic wear for men, which the designer duo is so famous for, such as Indian Sherwanis, long Achkans, etc. Showstoppers Shweta Nanda and Brett Lee walked the ramp clad in truly unique outfits looking just incredibly amazing. The splendid Designer Sherwanis by this designer duo are just the thing to render an aura of royalty to any Indian bridegroom.