Hello Guys! Hope All of You Have Been Keeping It Stylish ...

Hello guys! Hope all of you have been keeping it stylish this monsoon just like I have. I have been crazily busy attending the India Bridal Fashion Week 13´. Not even over the fashion gala and already preparing for PCJ Delhi Couture Week 2013 starting from tomorrow. For all show reviews please follow my other blog, www.helipadonheels.wordpress.com. Since, this blog is more of my personal take on events and trends, let me quickly show you things that fascinated me at IBFW.

The first day was quite chaotic with the delayed opening show of JJ Valaya. The collection was 6 on 10 for me. His collection, Maharaja of Madrid did bring some good moments. The things I really liked were turban like head gears, coats over saris and extensive use of velvet. The show ended with Kabir Bedi and Kangana Ranaut walking the ramp and looking like royals indeed.

Models in JJ Valaya

Kabir Bedi for JJ Valaya

Kangana Ranaut for JJ Valaya

Second show to have impressed me was Raghavendra Rathore. I loved the way he played with colours for men. However, many criticised him on the grounds that his collection did not fit the criterion of bridal. For once I felt the same but on second thoughts I realised bridal isn't just about the wedding ceremonies. It also includes a lot more you carry in your trousseau so I let him pass with 6 on 10. :) What more, Anil Kapoor closed the show for him.

Model wearing Raghavendra Rathore

Anil Kapoor for Raghavendra Rathore

Meera Muzaffar Ali´s collection is so much worth a note. She completely recreated the charm of a Lucknowi royal courtyard. Chikankari work never looked more appealing to me before. She played with basic tones of white and beige in different textures, further beautified with zardozi. Without any celebrity showstoppers her collection left a mark.

Model wearing Meera Muzaffar Ali

Models wearing Meera Muzaffar Ali

And now let me talk about the designer who left me with goosebumps and an emotional stir, Rohit Bal. Every detail about the show was plain and simple mesmerising. The set was beautifully adorned with lotus flower pendant lamps hanging from the ceiling. The song that commenced the show was ´Khoya Khoya Chand´, taking the audience for romantic journey. The collection was a perfect fusion of the Indian heritage and Victorian style. High collared frilled blouses were teamed with saris and floor sweeping jackets. The key highlight of the collection was the use of muslin just like the Elizabethan era. Another thing everyone loved were the Victorian styled corset blouses teamed with embroidered saris. The fusion was breathtaking. He also had a lot of interesting styles for men, something we don´t usually get to see. Male models looked Sufi in floor sweeping sherwanis. Majestic is what can define the collection. Oh and yes the very stylish Sonam Kapoor closed the show for him.

Model wearing Rohit Bal

Sonam Kapoor with Rohit Bal

Sonam Kapoor walking the ramp for Rohit Bal

Finally on day 6 was the closing show of Tarun Tahiliani. I am not sure why am I writing about it because all I remember of the show was chaos, claustrophobic hall, heat and unnecessary dance performances thrice in between the show. Nevertheless, the collection was not bad if not as good as Rohit Bal´s. :P He was appreciated by many but for some reason I am personally not a big fan of Diamante work on Indian wear. I did love some of his pieces though! And what I liked the most was the ethereal Lisa Haydon who walked the ramp a couple of times wearing beautiful outfits. See below for yourself!