Actress Yami Gautam looked like a bride in a midnight blue ensemble from designer duo Rimple and Harpreet Narula’s collection ‘Hiraeth’ at the FDCI India Couture Week 2016 in New Delhi on Friday.
The designers chose the unconventional colour for the lehenga with a special motif on the bottom, and paired it with a gold choli with an embellished dupatta.
“I just feel stunning and beautiful... I love the colours, fit and embroidery,” Gautam said about the outfit.
Asked why they chose Gautam as a showstopper, Rimple said: “In terms of fashion, there is a lot to explore with Yami... She is young and talented. Our collection is a world traveller’s take on clothes that are still rooted for a longing of returning home.
“With Yami, we have a home connect. She is from Chandigarh and we hail from Ludhiana... We have always had a soft corner for her.”
The collection saw a riot of motifs such as peacocks, flowers and monuments. Another interesting factor of the duo’s show was the choice of the background tracks. Instead of going for songs, the duo chose Punjabi poetry by Amrita Pritam as recited by Gulzar.
The collection featured majestic lehengas, anarkalis, regal cloaks, dramatic jackets and sheer robes.
The colour palette chosen was to depict the day transcending from morning, evening and night, which gently flowed from ethereal ivory and antique gold to earthy marsala and midnight blue.
The five-day gala, which started on Wednesday, will conclude on Sunday with a finale by Rohit Bal.
