FDCI – A Couturier's Dream

Meher Castelino takes a look into the first-ever digital edition of the Fashion Design Council of India’s India Couture Week 2020…

- Meher Castelino

The first-ever digital edition of the Fashion Design Council of India’s, (FDCI) India Couture Week 2020 took place from September 18 to 23, 2020 with 12 designers showcasing their bridal couture collections. The beautifully shot videos, shown on various FDCI social media platforms, were a treat for al fashion lovers as gorgeous creations, beautiful models, interesting choreography and great presentations added to the entire digital fashion experience.

GAURAV GUPTA – NAME IS LOVE

To the soothing recitation of her poem ‘Name is Love’ by Navkirat Sodhi and the background score by Sahil Vasudeva, Gaurav Gupta’s opening show also called ‘Name is Love’ was a dramatic fashion presentation of 45 womens’ occasion wear and 20 mens’ outfits. The show was shot at the Oddbird Theatre, Dhan Mill compound.

With love as the central theme, it was but natural that the word encompassed all genres that moving seamlessly from body shapes to ethnicities, sexualities, inclusivities and this new wave of social change that is affecting the fashion world. The collection once again revealed Gaurav’s mastery over construction as swirls of moulded fabrics in sheer and opaque forms turned into mind-boggling silhouettes for western wear predominantly. The sculpted shapes with Gaurav’s favourite bugle beading were the highlights of the ensembles. Offering glamorous gowns, sari-inspired creations and men’s evening tuxedos and suits in colour clusters; Gaurav ensured that his skills in draping were evident in every swirl that the models took. Glitter also played a major role, while the multi hues of the collection sprinkled with black and white brought forth a shade card ideally suited for evening glamour.

SUNEET VARMA – TIMELESS BY SUNEET VARMA