“Mulmul” the ultimate Grand Finale collection by Rohit Bal
was a sensational end to the fifth Aamby valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013
and the event was made even more special with the presence of bollywood actor Abhishek
Bachchan who was seen enjoying the show sitting in the front row. The actor
graciously came up on the ramp to greet the designer.
Taking the audience on a nostalgic journey through centuries
of Indian and Elizabethan eras, Rohit’s ode to elegance and opulence was a
lyrical fashion story.
Giant lit lotus - Rohit Bal’s favourite hung from the
ceiling while gold motifs of the same flower covered the ramp and a water body
with fresh lotus in the centre of the catwalk completed the setting. Long stems
entwined around the venue, were lit with fairy lights and created an ambience
of a magical land where the Master of Haute Couture, Rohit Bal unveiled one of
the most magnificent collections seen on the ramp.
Starting with sheer muslins and moving to rich velvets, the
collection displayed timeless crafts and surface ornamentation. Recreating the
Golden Age of India with vintage kasab, Kashmiri work on muslin, Shibori for
Chanderi and voiles; the creations had a magical appeal that can only come from
the Rohit Bal Studio.
Jewel tones for maroon velvet and ivory for muslin was
turned into corsets and bridal costumes that were ideal for the pretty coquette
who will walk down the aisle.
Victorian collars, shades of Knights and Maharajas were seen
as detailing for the garments. The all-white floor skimming angarkhas with
contrast bodices, royal velvet maxis with Elizabethan collars, maroon lehengas
and corsets or sexy hipster long bridal skirts worn with miniscule cholis were
part of a memorable collection while moulded velvet corsets added a regal
fashionable dimension to saris.
Men’s wear vied with women’s wear for attention as long
sherwanis were encrusted with amazing crafts and at times worn over multi
layered ankle length voluminous kurtas, wide cowled dhotis, swirling kedia
inspired mini kurtas with lavish embroidery.
Playing with a colour base of black, white and then
adding grey for the opening collections
with softly quilted floor length coats, empire line gowns, ornate boleros and
the famous multi tiered flared kurtas, the show moved to the maroon/white
velvet line when lehengas were stunning and long majestic coats, shawls and
gowns competed for the audience’s attention. The Shibori touches were the
highlights of the collections giving an intriguing look.
Ink blue velvet with giant multi coloured peacocks prancing
on the skirt and sherwanis with colourful paisleys and floral embellishments
gave the show the dazzle and glitter.
The white and gold ensembles were pure drama with the ethnic
creations in Mulmul and dull gold turning into breathtaking visions of beauty,
which were so unbelievable, since Mulmul never looked more haute than it did at
this scintillating show.
Detailing was of such a high standard that there are not
many who can match Rohit Bal’s creativity when it comes to ensuring that
pleated collars stood regally around the necks of the models and the impeccable
embroidery, pleating, crinkling and minute touches were perfectly executed.
A Rohit Bal finale has to match the genius of the designer.
22 turbaned male models in identical floor length Mulmul angarkhas lined the
ramp to create a majestic entrance for the two wine coloured glittering bridal
wear clad models who glided down the ramp.
For the ultimate in bridal wear Rohit Bal’s “Mulmul”
collection was the perfect end to the fifth edition of the very scintillating
Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 and will be just what the bridal
couple will want to wear on the most important day in their lives.
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