THE RUNWAY HUES

This year, the designers not only provided a glimpse into the collective consciousness but also showed us the underlying meaning of fashion at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week. The runways brushed an abundance of extravagant hues, modernised classics, and beautifully handcrafted embroidery and embellishments. Here are designer-wise cues for your dream couture.

Dream couture cannot be defined in words, be it in the words of the bride who has been dreaming it since she was little or in the designer's interpretation of their collection. A lot goes into bringing about the couture that you see at the runway ready to enwrap yourself in for your d-day. A craft worthy of a runway could be the one you wish to own.

Shantanu And Nikhil

Diving into the time of sheer elegance and reviving fashion nostalgia with the breathtaking collection 'Capella' named after the brightest star in the sky. The designer duo's risky affair came embraced in nostalgic splendour, unearthing the magnificent artefact from the Baroque Era - the Chandelier. Each ensemble used this outstanding work of layered creative lighting as their compass, and the collection showed various levels of inventiveness in their creations. Baroque leaf patterns have a particular, delicate grace in the embroidery of several of the pieces. 'Capella' stayed authentic to the theme because the early 17th-century era emphasised exaggerated styles and patterns. The design team began with a flamboyant nod to the neutral off-white colour, then moved on to rich mint gold and sombre charcoal, occasionally used in Baroque palace interiors. Shantanu and Nikhil showcased stunning lehengas covered with gemstones and crystals to meet the demands of the Indian bridal season. Tulle and veils were used to emphasise the tiers, which evoked the decadent, opulent style of the day.

The baroque lace had been stitched in dori work, which was a striking adornment. The quintessential showstopper was the off-white lehenga accentuated with a luxurious tulle trail, an edgy bustier, and Baroque lace embroidered in dori on an edged tulle dupatta in magnificent tonal embellishments, executed in the stunning trio of ensembles.

Mishru