the maharaja
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“unable to perceive the shape of you, i find you all around me. your presence fills my eyes with your love. it humbles my heart, for you are everywhere.”
- hakim sanai
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‘The Prince and the Maharaja’ is a transeasonal evening wear collection that references traditional Indian attire whilst playing with gender norms. Wool is used to recontextualise western men’s tailoring with Indian textile methods such as mirror embroidery, metallic applique, and saree draping. Dramatic cuts and risque silhouettes are used to convey a modern touch, highlighting the body. High waistlines and powerful shoulders pay reference to the design shapes of the 1970s, in harmony with the dark tones and hues associated with old Bollywood. This range offers two exclusive print designs that derive from the visuals of Indian patterns and motifs. Two exclusive textile fabrications were developed including; leather striped applique onto wool to enhance the appeal of armor, and metallic embellished applique onto organza to highlight the opulence in such delicacy. This collection brings forth new ideas of cultural exploration and gender fluidity, playing with the concept of freed masculinity. Personified by the tale of two princes in love.
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“If paradise may be found at eternity, i humbly take my final breath. i reach for your arms and refuse the solace of bliss.”
TO BE MY
maharaja
PINSTRIPE ARMOUR
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chandni gown choli corset samraat jacket mastani pants
BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL EGYPTIAN TAPESTRY
BLACK ENGLISH TULLE
BLUE ENGLISH TULLE
dupatta veil
two-piece maharani suit
SYNTHETIC LINING HEAVY-BACK SATIN
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HEAVY-BACK SATIN
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bajirao shirt raja pants
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APPLIQUED ORGANZA
Sherwani jacket kurta shirt mastani pants
BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL SYNTHETIC LINING HEAVY-BACK SATIN
STRIPE STITCH WOOL
METALLIC LAME
iv APPLIQUED ORGANZA
PINSTRIPE FAUX LEATHER
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lehenga skirt raksha mini dress
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maharani
the king is of no use without the queen
PINSTRIP FAUX LEATHER
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EXLUSIVE APPLIQUE ORGANZA
EGYPTIAN TAPESTRY
pinstripe armour
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STRIPE STITCH WOOL
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BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL
F A B R I C A T I ON
BLACK ENGLISH TULLE
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BLUE ENGLISH TULLE
HEAVY-BACK SATIN
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PRINT DESIGN
midnight gold
SHEER SILK CHECK AMOUR CRINOLINE
NAVY STRIPED WOOL
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LEATHER STRIPED TULLE SYNTHETIC LINING
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suraj treasure
PRINT DESIGN
kumari shirt anarkali gown ghagra skirt
EXCLUSIVE VELVET EXCLUSIVE CREPE
BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL
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kurta shirt sharara pants rani dupatta
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METALLIC LAME
shaahee jacket kurta shirt sharara pants
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BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL
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pleated rekha trousers rajput neck-piece
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frisson
(n.) a shiver of pleasure
MUSE NIC KAUFFMAN is a current online content creator in the fashion scope. He is highly regarded for his stance that clothing should not comform to any set gender, and the modern representation he showcases with his Indian heritage. Nic Kauffman would be the ideal ambassador to adorn ‘The Prince & the Maharaja’ collection
All content is the original work of VINAY MOANA-SINGH including fasion design, textile manipulation, pattern making, garment technician, fabrication sourcing, digital illustrator, hair, makeup and styling. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Photography by Deeva Kalia Erin Campbell Makayala Vanthavong
Modelled by Samir Saddiqui Harry ThuTa Jack Job Daniel Riley Colin Thompson Silavout Phetsavong/Whyman Sean Chiketa
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