Mumbai: Actress Radhika Apte’s Indian bridal look by Kolkata-based designer Saroj Jalan at his Sunday show at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016 was conventional — and comfortable.
Jalan showcased 13 exquisite garments at LFW on the last day of fashion week.
“The conventional idea of beauty does not interest me much,” said Apte. “Rather something unconventional yet elegant that brings out the best in you would attract me more. I like Saroj Jalan’s work because each embroidery style has its own history and a story of development, which makes every garment different and unique than the other,” said the actress.
The collection, titled ‘Gulzar’, was inspired by the poem Sakalband by the Sufi poet Amir Khusro.
“Radhika’s garment is a zardozi-embellished lehenga in red, which is every bride’s favourite colour. The entire lehenga is done with an array of hand stitches and embroidery with a lot of floral motifs and dancing peacocks used in the garment.”
“The garment is very light and easy to handle, almost weightless, keeping in mind the ease and comfort the bride of today would require on her D-Day. The work and [velvet] fabric reflect royalty, poise and vibrance, which enhance the beauty of the bride and helps in making her the cynosure of all eyes on her special day,” she said.
The designer is well known for her 18-20-inch elaborate borders and the five-metre ghera that she incorporates in a bridal outfit.
Jalan also showcased her debut menswear couture line at fashion week.
