It doesn’t get better than Ritu Kumar at FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week

repertoire. The country owes much of its design ethos to the revival work done by the first ‘barefoot doctor’ of Indian fashion.

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July 21, 2023 (IANSlife) An outstanding evening of fashion designer Manish Malhotra's Bridal Couture show was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Thursday. The star-studded evening saw celebrities arrive in style for the trendsetter and Bollywood's go-to designer’s show, making the evening even more remarkable.

New Delhi, July 27 (IANSlife) The grande dame of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar, showcased her collection on Day two of FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week in association with Reliance Brands. The lexicon of the Ritu Kumar design aesthetic is so entrenched in Indian fashion, that it has become ubiquitous and synonymous with Indian Couture. The OG of Indian design and the first revivalist of Indian craftsmanship and textiles, received a standing ovation for her collection which featured India's rich textile tradition woven into modern silhouettes replete with intricate embroidery. An amalgamation of vintage patina, burnished hues, metallic tones, a balance of motifs like paisleys, boots and flowers, were tastefully added to lehengas, dhoti pants teamed with jackets, saris, embroidery corsets under Maharaja coats stood testament to Kumar's heritage and fashion

Bollywood beauty Adi Rao Hydari walked the runway as showstopper for the designer dressed in an ivory chikankari lehenga worn with a short jacket. The collection encapsulates a new feminine aesthetic through heritage textiles and nuanced classicism on dresses, jackets, capes, and anarkalis. The complexity of the glittering kasab and floral kashidakari are laid out with couture tailoring which makes the collection timeless and familiar while paving the way for what’s to come.

This season, Kumar's legacy stays intact while the mood mirrors the style of today’s India.

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India Couture Week has a grand opening; Kiara turns showstopper

drive home the message.

Mumbai-based designers Falguni Shane Peacock opened India Couture Week with a presentation of dazzling bridal couture. Not only did they show present heavily embellished ensembles perfect for the upcoming wedding season, but also featured newly wed Kiara Advani as their show stopper, to

The collection titled ‘Renaissance Reverie’ is a reflection the designer duo's love for art and the treasures, encountered during their travels. Drawing inspiration from the renaissance era, the silhouettes were grand and rich with intricate embroidery.

The ensembles showcased the techniques and and meticulous workmanship of India's skilled artisans, who have brought the designer duo's vision to life by marrying Western ethos with the richness of Indian heritage. The designers believe "Each garment in the collection is a testament to cultural exchange and celebrates the invaluable lessons they have learned from the past." The colour palette feature pink in its soft and brighter hues, pastel blues and a series of whites and ivories.

An off shoulder gown featuring feathers

Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Arjun and Anshula Kapoor, Mukesh Ambani, Kajol, Isha Ambani, Nora Fatehi, Sonali Bendre, Rakul Preet Singh, and Deepika Padukone were among those in attendance.

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, who are not only smashing the internet with their upcoming film trailer, 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,' also appeared as the evening show stopper, captivating the crowd with their presence and connecting with the audience.

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July 22, 2023 (IANSlife) We're taking life by storm, smoothly flitting between two mind- blowing spheres of personality: the unstoppable force of Oppenheimer and the alluring appeal of Barbie. Get ready for

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