I am an avid fan of the 'Peacocks'! Falguni and Shane's super eclectic touch to everything they create without ever going the weird route, and extreme femininity appeals to me to no ends. And just like their ensembles donned by international stars on red-carpets, their bridal wear also stands out. The versatility just about begins summing up the beauty of it all -- the quick switch from funky, feathered, geometric and futuristic numbers to a refined and traditional focus -- what flair does it show! A lot might not agree with me though, as I have heard it from quite some fashion writers about how they are over-hyped and OTT -- yet if I were to dress myself in bling OTT for 24 hours, my stop would be Falguni and Shane.
Day three began with the duo's show titled
Garden of Eden. Florals, being one of the greatest trends on global runways these last few seasons found perfect homage in their creations that floored all with dainty fabric texture treatments. A palette ranging from deepest wines to rose gold and beige to a liberal dose of reds allowed the minimalistic silhouettes to do their work greatly. Neha Dhupia, played showstopper to the hilt -- and do I trace a beautiful goth influence in her gown? -- I did not go through the press release on this collection; I wanted to do a review completely on my own.
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| Falguni and Shane Peacock with showstopper Neha Dhupia at the India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
A lot of designers including Jyotsana Tiwari and Shantanu-Nikhil had peplum influences, and so did the Peacocks combining the contemporary element within an ethnic silhouette.
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| Creations by Falguni and Shane Peacock at the India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
Feathers and Swarovski crystals being signature trademarks of the house were seen in abundance on gowns, teamed signature shrugs, and on sari pallus. Fabric textures ranged from intricate laser-cuts to sheers, gota and silks.
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| Feather details, Falguni and Shane Peacock, India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
Day three's next presentation was by Raghavendra Rathore who has totally worked the neo-minimalistic approach to Indian bridal wear in silhouettes that screamed delight to me me. A super comeback after almost four years, Rathore presented an array of styles -- anti-fit, draping with structure, dainty shrugs, and absolutely tasteful embellishments -- within a decor setup that accentuated his traditional Rajasthani roots.
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| Raghavendra Rathore, India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
I loved the use of silk, and how he left this classic fabric to it's own devices of creating a magnificent impact. The pairing of jackets with gowns also seems like a trend that is here to stay - so cosy for those chilly Indian winter weddings in Delhi.
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| Details, Raghavendra Rathore, Indian Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
The very dapper Anil Kapoor walked the ramp for the designer looking casual-dashing in a black and white kurta-churidar ensemble with a signature-style vest.
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| Raghavendra Rathore and Anil Kapoor, India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, New Delhi |
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