Strictly for sophistication
HYDERABAD: The Mughal Gardens and architecture inspired Tarun Tahiliani’s “Chashme Shahi” bridal wear collection, which was replete with timeless craft and textiles to end Day Four at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.
Strands of mogra suspended from the ceiling turned the venue into a fragrant garden to match the inspiration.
“Chashme Shahi, a spring of freshness and lightness, elegant draping, spring flowers and delicate chikankari.
As dressing in the day becomes more casual, the collections move more towards the evening – changes in lifestyle heralds a change in fashion and to be working with Padma Lakshmi, having lived in many avatars and with her fierce voice of independence, beautifully brings alive the brands philosophy of India Modern.
It’s wonderful to be working with her again as she so totally embodies the Tarun Tahiliani woman,” said Tarun Tahiliani.
Padma Lakshmi opened the show wearing an ethereal white heavily embellished lehenga, textured choli and sheer dupatta and ended the sensational collection in a peach/pink panelled brocade lehenga and pink silk shirt.
Lehenga skirts, kurtas, and concept saris had a youthful vibe; while flirty, asymmetric, hemlines appeared regularly to enhance the appeal of the garments. Off-shoulder tops and tunics, Tees and scarves were separates for mix and match honeymoon options.
Tarun edited the show in marked segments starting with the white with chikan work and texturing for the lehengas, saris, kurtas, net ponchos, flared kedia blouses, draped dhoti-saris and a profusion of variety silhouettes.
The printed line had a bouquet of florals for long skirts, blouses with net yokes and obi over a lehenga, jumpsuit, which ended in breeches and kurta with printed flowing bolero.
Red had to be there, so Tarun unleashed a cold-shoulder cowl gown, gypsy blouse and draped sari gown. Glitter was featured for saris, multicoloured, panelled, sequinned, kurtas with attached dupattas, draped lungi-gown and printed waist coat.
The crimped shaded poncho was part of this line of printed creations where a kurta and sari also made an appearance. For variety, there were stripes in various forms for maxis, togas and a mini poncho.
The black line was filled with drama as the draped sari-gown, a Grecian inspired toga, multi-patterned lehenga with poncho choli and the tulle blouses for glittering long skirts were ideal for haute events.
Tarun ended the show with three very splendid brocade lehengas in bronze, green and navy all teamed with matching silk shirts. Fresh, light with elegant drapes and splashed with chikankari blossoms, the collection was a visual treat for the audience.