Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Fashion designer Rahul Mishra unveiled his new collection, Devi – easily one of his most breathtaking to date – at Paris Haute Couture Week. Inspired by centuries-old Indian temple sculptures, the collection brought the grandeur of these stone carvings to the runway, with models walking in dramatic ensembles in shades of stone grey, black, antique gold and beige.
Mishra, a magician with embroidery, replicated the intricacy of these sculptures uncannily on fabric. Everything from the drapery to the layered necklaces, waist belts and armlets was rendered onto the garments through his mastery of hand embroidery.
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While the sartorial creations were mind-blowing- almost as if someone had breathed life into those ages-old temple sculptures – the front row was equally intriguing. Pop sensation Cardi B and Reliance Retail Ventures Executive Director Isha Ambani sat side by side, both dressed in looks from the new collection.
Isha Ambani, who is also known globally for her fashion-forward choices, arrived in a figure-hugging stone-grey ensemble featuring a corset bodice and a draped skirt. The colour palette and intricate embroidery made the outfit look as though a sculpture had come to life. She paired it with a sleek grey dupatta, while a statement diamond necklace sparkled beneath it.
Ambani completed the look with Herms’s coveted bejewelled Birkin bag. It is known to be one of the world’s rarest and most expensive handbags, for it is crafted from 18-karat white gold and encrusted with 3,025 diamonds totalling 111.09 carats.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B, a frequent wearer of Rahul Mishra’s creations, wore an ivory ensemble from the Devi collection. The figure-hugging gown also resembled a carved stone sculpture, with intricate hand embroidery creating the illusion of layered necklaces cascading over the bodice. Beaded shoulder ornaments and an ornate, lattice-like overskirt echoed temple jewellery and sculptural drapery.
She completed the look with a matching ivory maang tikka, while similar embellishments were woven into her long, open hair.
Rahul Mishra became the first Indian designer to showcase at Paris Haute Couture Week in 2020 and has been a regular on the official calendar ever since. Over the years, he has also emerged as a global fashion force, with international celebrities including Selena Gomez, Beyonc, Zendaya and Gigi Hadid wearing his creations.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
