Magnificent, mesmerizing, resplendent and unlikeness, I was running through these words and awe-inspiring thoughts. Yes it was an occasion of a unique fashion tableau, opening of this season's BMW India Bridal Fashion Week on Friday, 7th August 2015, at The DLF Emporio Mall, New Delhi. Few days back I shared a post about the same event.
I always heard and read about Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, big names of fashion industry but it was my first time to experience there work and couture this closely. They showcased their bridal collection with gorgeous Bollywood style diva Sonam Kapoor as the showstopper.






The show and collection paid homage to Varanasi, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

This show was a multi-layered presentation that combined myriad elements, Celebration, Festivity, Music and Silence, Spirituality and Creativity, it was an ode to the coming together of the Mind, Body and Soul.

The collections showcased the rich legacy of silks, brocades, gold and silver thread work, carpet weaving that the city is renowned for. These magnificent traditional fabrics and motifs found new expression through their Couture.

Enigmatic Fashionista Sonam Kapoor opened the show wearing a black multi paneled net flared gown detailed in gold and mirror 3 dimensional Lotuses embellished with Swarovski crystals, metallic gold sequins and beads.





So here is the whole collection and range in a glance.

Vrindavan 
Essayed on georgette and khadi, using resham and zardozi its motifs include cows, palm trees, parrots, and flora fauna inspired by Krishna and his gopis.

The palette - Pink, red, orange, yellows

Aisha 
A collection in Banarasi net and organza that introduces horse hair for the first time, accented with resham, bugle beads, crystals and sequins. The silhouettes include western inspired ensembles, going from beads and stone to pure silk thread and raffia.

The Palette: Off-white skin going into powder pastels







The Ghats of Banaras
A range of bold, floral ghaghras, on khadi silks paired with banarasi dupattas. Each ghaghra is lavishly embroidered with gota, gold beads and sequins. The base colors are pink, red, orange and yellow with multi-color highlights.



Lotus 
India's signature bloom finds new expression on khadi and banarasi net using faux leather and abla appliqué work.

The Palette: pink, red, orange, yellows




Pashu/Animal
An ode to Shiva, the Divine Protector of Animals. This is the main bridal range of the season essayed in georgettes and nets, using deep jewel colors with brighter silk appliqués. Gold, silver, zardozi and vasli embroidery. Each kali has a distinct Indian animal as a highlight in the khaki, including an ornate elephant, horses, lions and parrots.




This is all about day one at BMW Indian Bridal Fashion Week. Stay tuned for more creative excellence of this season in bridal couture.


-Shachi


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