Couture garments are hand customized fashion design and clothing construction made by a couture design house. These innovative pieces are finely crafted to complement the fabrics and fashion ideas being created.There HAS to be SUPERB craftsmanship. Then and only then are these fresh idea, publicized internationally.. But i am completely disappointed in few of the "crème de la crème" designers of India. It should take on average 100 to 400 hours to make one dress.. Some of the works they sent up the runways were normal saris or tights from H&M only difference is that they were bedazzled.. But most designers Rohit Bal, Manav Gangwani,Varun Bahl, & Shantanu & Nikhil to name a few did an AMAZING... INSPIRING.. BREATHTAKING works... this is my first time being in India I guess I expected EVERY one of the top 12 designers of the country to be on the same platform as each other but in reality some are just better than others (harsh but it’s the truth) Now that i have spilled my guts on the subject..... Here are the next set of designers as I promised (if you haven’t read Delhi Couture week 1 click here).
Rohit Bal
Collection: Shanti
Fabric: Brocade, Velvet, Net, Silk, Lace
Colour: White, Gold, Black, Brown, Green, Red, Blue, Purple,
Embroidery, Embellishments: Coloured thread work, Kashmiri resham work, Fringes, Cutwork, Applique, Floral and Peacok Motifs, Zippers
My Favorite:
Inspiration: Zenana Women
Fabrics: Gossamer Silk, Brocades, Sheers, Jaamdanis, Kimkhaab
Colours: Pinks, Pastel Blue, Green, Mauve, Red, Beige
Embroidery & Embellishments: Ghunghroos, Zardozi
My Favorite:
Collection: Sama, based on a painting by designer Muzaffar Ali
Colours: Pastels and natural tones, Shades of Red, Yellow, Pink, Earth Tones, Black and gold
Fabrics : Printed Crepe de chin, Chiffon, Organza, Nets, Ikkats, Chintz, Applique work, Quilting, Floral Embroidery and all over intricate handwork
My Favorite:
Adarsh Gill
Fabrics: Taffeta, Silk, Chiffon, Brocades
Colours: Ivory, Red, Black, Blue, Green
Embroidery & Embellishments: Swarovski, Crystals, Stones, Beading, Feathers
Collection: Enchanted Forest
Fabrics: Tulle, Net, Chiffon, Georgette, Lace, Satin
Colours: White, Pink, Red, Copper, Gold, Yellow, Sweet Lime
Embroidery, Embellishments: Swarovski, Metallic thread work, Dangling metal chains, Ruffles, Draping, Pleating
My Favorite:
Collection: Perfume
Inspiration: Vintage, Elizabethan Era
Fabrics: Fluid; Chiffon, Lace, Silk
Colours: Off White, Salmon Orange, Yellow, Light Pink, Aqua, Brown, Black and Gold
Embroidery & Embellishments: Swarovski, Thread work, Delicate Textures, Applique Work
My Favorite:
Delhi Couture week was held in Delhi - July 24 – 27th , 2011;
