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Here comes the bride
Sonam Kapoor adds Bollywood glam to Manish Malhotra's bridal wear
- IANS
- Published: 00:00 July 26, 2011
- Image Credit: IANS
- Models showcasing designer Manish Malhotra's creations at the Synergy one Delhi Couture Week, in New Delhi.
Actress Sonam Kapoor dazzled on Sunday night as she walked the ramp for noted designer Manish Malhotra as a surprise showstopper on the third day of the ongoing Synergy1 Delhi Couture Week.
Dressed in white lehenga and heavily embroidered red backless overcoat with embellished gold work, the actress opened the designer's bridal collection inspired from the old world charm and majestic opulence of royalty that prevailed in India during 1930-1940.
Actress Urmila Matondkar also made a rare guest appearance.
The collection was an amalgamation of traditional and contemporary silhouettes with a touch of British influence.
"I have reinterpreted the 1930 and 1940s style of clothing in my designs. The collection had a flare of everything that a couture garment should have. I felt it's time to move away from duplication and revisit the classic style with glamorous look," said Malhotra.
The collection included ghagras, lehengas, suits and saris and the colour palette ranged from cherry reds and burgundy with tones of mint green, aqua, and off whites.
Unlike other designers, Malhotra was the first to show clothes for both women and men. The menswear collection showcased heavily embroidered sherwanis in shades of black, burgundy, royal blue, beige and gold.
"I also showcased menswear because I thought why keep the bridegrooms alone. They are as conscious of their style nowadays as the brides. It's time they also get their due importance," said Malhotra.
Ashima-Leena
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who modelled for designer duo Ashima-Leena, said she was initially not comfortable walking the ramp.
"I was initially sceptical walking the ramp because I am more of a sari person and carrying a ghagra was bit uncomfortable. The designers had to convince me a lot to wear the outfit and suggested experimenting with my looks. Also I am glad I didn't trip and fall," said Tagore, who wore a heavily embroidered gold-and-white ghaghra with a potli (bag).
Titled Adaa, Ashima-Leena showcased a collection which was a mix of peshwaz kurtas with ghagras, drapes over churidaars, dupattas, lehengas and saris. The colour palette varied from gold, muted bright colours, pinks, peachy roses, soft blues, soothing greens, red and beige on brocade chiffon and nets.
The designer duo, who made an effort to revive the lost charm of Indian culture, used heavy jewellery like neckpieces, earrings, and ankle rings that added elegance to the outfits.
Anju Modi
Actor Shakti Kapoor's daughter Shraddha charmed everyone with her innocence and grace as she walked the ramp for designer Anju Modi.
Dressed in a voluminous gold-and-white gown, the actress captivated the audience as she opened the show, unlike the usual appearance of Bollywood celebs at the end.
"I was a bit nervous initially, but as I walked in, the excitement built up and everything just went with the flow. I am glad everything went well," said Kapoor.
Modi's collection was called Maya and included a lot of angarkhas, saris, velvet jackets and lehengas in blue, ivory and maroon with elaborate embellishments and embroidery.
Shantanu-Nikhil
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha turned a bit emotional as daughter Sonakshi walked as a showstopper for designer duo Shantanu-Nikhil.
Sinha and his wife, Poonam, cheered for Sonakshi from the front row.
"My dad has always been like this. He is very supportive and feels proud of whatever I have achieved till now," said Sonakshi, who was dressed in a heavily-embroidered ivory jacket with a white lehenga.
The collection, titled Perfume, had a lot of dark shades on silhouettes, which predominantly featured gowns with applique work. It also had saris and lehengas in shades of serene whites, aqua blues, dusty orange and golden white.
"The collection defines the new fragrance of change in life as a modern bride and I guess Sonakshi is the perfect choice to depict the modern woman. The garments are a mix of traditional and contemporary," said Nikhil after the show.
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