ABHISHEK GUPTA
Benares collection was a fashionable homage, as well as a homecoming of sorts at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week.
Key Elements
• Fabric choice was the timeless brocades of Benares along with pure silks and tulles
• Intricate pleating, quilting and detailed appliqués. The surface ornamentation for the ensembles featured artworks to match the silhouettes
• For men’s wear it was the classic sherwani with tonal texturing with a subtle glitter, while the Nehru Waistcoats maintained the traditional silhouette
Fashion Story
Bringing the nostalgic beauty of his hometown, Benares to center stage, Abhishek unveiled an occasion wear collection for men and women in jewel tones that matched the splendor of the traditional weaves. The lush colors of burgundy, teal green, Prussian blue and black were splashed with rich gold embellishments.The beauty of Benares was the perfect backdrop for the fashion film as the models glided through the magical city., Abhishek Gupta’s “Benares” collection offered traditional glory blended with a modern viewpoint.
Abhishek Gupta on his Collection
“A weaving together of heritage & culture with Modern cutting and tailoring, with highly engineered garments that look moulded to the body is the new direction for Abhishek Gupta Benares. Follow us on @abhishekguptabenares on Instagram for a lot more action in the future”.
ABRAHAM & THAKORE
This story is from the December 2021 - January 2022 edition of Retropop Lifestyle.
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