Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Tarun Tahiliani’s Couture at Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013

The fifth edition of Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in association with AZVA at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on Day 1 showcased Tarun Tahiliani’s collection.

Staying true to his cultural roots and adding his characteristic couture touches to the collection, Worlddestination.com presented Tarun Tahiliani’s rich collection replete with glitz and glamour at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013.

Bare wooden frames and arches created a dramatic décor for the stark black stage and ramp, while abstract design chandeliers rose to the ceiling at the start of the show.
 

Eight contemporary male and female dancers from the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts danced gracefully between sections of the show, to movements innovatively choreographed by artistic director Jayachandran Palazhy creating a the perfect start to an amazing show.

Moving seamlessly from the grandeur of royal India for the ensembles to the more finely structured intricate techniques that gave style and elegance, Tarun added Indian craft in all its glory to create a visual and stylish impact on the ramp.

Taking the audience back into an era when hand crafted creations with ornate thread work were a “must have” for bridal trousseaux, Tarun worked with ivory silk threads for panelled kurtas, splashed with opals, pearls and Swarovski crystals. Saris had antique gold, silver, jamavaar, gotta, chikankari and Bandhani work; while brocade and zardosi livened up the kalidaar kurtas.

THE GOLDEN COLLECTION
Created from Italian lamé jersey, which hugged the sexy curves of the models, the Grecian goddess creations were a dream to behold. Drapes which are Tarun’s forté were taken to a higher level, while the sari with the pallav had a fusion influence. 3D flowers, chain mail dupatta, hand embroidery and Swarovski created a gracious elegant fashion statement.

The combination of Grecian and Amrapali like silhouettes gave the creations an unbelievable touch. Tarun’s clever folds turned the lovely models into goddesses, as tulle sparkled for rouched lehengas, churidars emerged under drapes, loose jersey pants with cowl neck kurtas, harem pants and overlapping tunics caused a gold rush on the catwalk.

The gold fishtail gown with crystal encrusted bodice and the pre- stitched lehenga/sari creations were visions in innovative construction. Boleros gave gowns an exciting touch and fabric tassels at the sides of figure hugging creations cascaded down seductively.

THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Straight from the beautiful forest came shades of pink, ivory, beige and red to create fairy tale garments. Colours of the peacock blue were one of the highlights of this collection while necklines were innovative and classic saris were teamed with Obe belts, capes or bustiers to impart an international touch. Intricately embellished dupatta, floor length kurtas with traditional crafts, saris with heirloom borders and lehengas with a forest of flowers matched the theme of the section.

Inspired by the flamenco dancer, hints of Spanish touches were observed in the long full trains for the concept saris. Bling was understated but very much there to offer a stylish option.

The red bridal Saat Pheras creations were breath taking in all their beauty. The final pale blue lehenga with lavish crystal embroidery and pearl studded work with silver touches was what brides dream of all their lives.

THE MAN OF THE HOUR
Men’s wear was given a major boost by Tarun with draped dhotis created from Kanjeevaram saris and sherwanis with intricate detailing. Giving a clever fashionable twist to the bandhgala, Tarun added a jersey stole in the neckline. Model and actor Asif Azim was seen scorching the ramp in one of his creations. There were structured cummerbunds in fusion form, in shades of jade, pleated royal blue and jewelled choices. Rich velvet sherwanis had embroidered necklines and cuffs but often pleated collars replaced lapels.
 


Tarun Tahiliani’s bridal collection which was a superb display of craft, style and couture will gladden the hearts of brides and grooms when they say their “I Do”

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