India Couture Week 2024: Suneet Varma's collection Nazm shone bright on the runway
Hyundai India Couture Day 2 ended with ace couturier Sunnet Varma's dazzling collection.?The designer focuses on India's ongoing love of couture, emphasizing the joy and richness of bespoke craftsmanship, the mesmerizing allure of delicately decorated bridal clothing, and the brilliance of individualized jewellery designed to suit each ensemble.
What inspired the collection??
The collection was inspired by Sunnet Varma's muse -his mother, a writer and poet. The presentation started with his mother reciting a Nazm, which was also the title of the collection. The show transported the audience into a bygone era with classic and evergreen songs.?
The collection is inspired by India's rich ornamental arts, reinventing ancient themes and embroidery techniques with a contemporary twist for the modern Indian woman. Celebrating women's confidence and adventurous attitude, the collection combines romance and femininity with opulent fabrics such as metallic tissue, pastel organza, and flowing chiffons that elegantly drape the body.
Known for his statement blouses, the collection featured myriad varieties of cuts and styles of blouses. The designer said, "I treat a saree and blouse very differently. The blouse should be about empowerment, a blouse empowers the woman, how much she wants to show or cover."?
Which fabrics stood out in the collection??
The collected used fabrics such as silk tulle and georgette. The fabrics according to the designer are hard to make and hard to fit, which is something he loves.?
Staying true to his love for blouses, the designer introduced a naked illusion beaded blouse.?Intricate gold and silver three-dimensional needlework with abstract floral patterns lends a mysterious element to the designs.
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Midnight blue and burgundy tones with silver accents dominated beautiful ensembles, such as lehengas with off-the-shoulder blouses, draped skirts with capes, and ruffled organza shirts worn with high-waisted palazzo trousers.
Shimmering silver and gold metallic foil appliqu¨¦ work combines glamour with classic styles for lightweight comfort.?
Long asymmetrical tunics in pale grey, celadon green, ice pink, and ivory are coupled with 'farshi' shararas, one-shouldered blouses with petal skirts, and draped chiffon sarees with Suneet's distinctive corseted blouses.
The crystal tassel collection is inspired by India's rich jewel tones, with emerald green, ruby red, and sapphire blue teardrop and triangular crystals that highlight the drama of draped skirts.
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