The grand finale of India Couture Week 2024 was a spectacle of elegance and glamour, highlighted by Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna gracing the runway as showstoppers for renowned designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock.
Held on July 31 in Delhi, the event epitomized the perfect blend of traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary design.
As the fashion week came to a close, Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna captivated the audience with their stunning appearances. Rashmika turned heads in an exquisite ivory lehenga adorned with intricate sequins and beadwork, featuring a drop-beaded shoulder design on the blouse and a gracefully draped long veil. Her look was completed with open, flowing hair, smokey eye makeup, and traditional jewelry, including a delicate mang teeka and hath panja, adding a touch of classic elegance.
Vicky Kaushal embraced a regal aura with his pale golden dust sherwani, meticulously embellished with heavy sequined embroidery. The outfit, paired with powder-golden ivory pants and matching loafers, exuded luxury and sophistication.
Falguni Shane Peacock celebrated their two decades of redefining Indian couture with their latest collection, ‘Rang Mahal,’ which served as the event’s highlight. This collection paid homage to India’s rich cultural heritage and architectural grandeur, drawing inspiration from the opulence of historic palaces. Featuring around forty meticulously crafted ensembles, ‘Rang Mahal’ blended traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, showcasing luxurious fabrics and intricate designs created by master artisans from the Falguni Shane Peacock atelier and the dedicated weavers at Swadesh.
The event was more than just a fashion show; it was a sensory feast that began with a contemporary dance and sitar performance themed in lilac. The evening was further enlivened by a live concert featuring contemporary renditions of popular Bollywood hits, adding a dynamic musical element to the runway experience.
The bridal collection segment was particularly enchanting, with models walking to live renditions of hit songs such as ‘Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera’ from ‘Swades,’ and other favorites like ‘Mast Magan,’ ‘Tere Hawale,’ and ‘Peer Vi Tu.’ Rashmika and Vicky, as showstoppers, graced the runway to the soulful tunes of ‘Tere Bina’ from ‘Guru’ and ‘Ve Haaniya,’ creating an unforgettable finale to the couture week.
India Couture Week 2024, which began on July 24, celebrated both established and emerging talent. The week saw veteran designers like Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla presenting their collections, with stars like Wamiqa Gabbi and Taha Shah Badussha walking the ramp as showstoppers. Wamiqa’s opening look, an ivory lehenga from the ‘Botanical Bloom’ line, showcased exquisite Resham embroidery, while her closing ensemble, a red lehenga from the ‘Bridal Gota’ collection, highlighted the intricate craftsmanship of Gota, Zardozi, and crystal embellishments.
The event concluded on a high note with Falguni Shane Peacock’s breathtaking collection, encapsulating the essence of Indian couture and celebrating the synergy of tradition and modernity.
