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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