October 2019 Edition Apparel October 2019 issue | Page 97

SULAKSHANA MONGA’S 2019
COUTURE COLLECTION, TITLED ‘THE
CULTURAL CASCADE’, REFLECTED
THE BEAUTY, HERITAGE, AND
TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF VARANASI.
SULAKSHANA MONGA: THE
CULTURAL CASCADE
SCADE
As a part of her label
el Soltee,
Sulakshana Monga’s
a’s 2019 couture
collection, titled ‘The e Cultural Cascade’,
reflected the beauty,
y, heritage,
and traditional textiles
les of Varanasi.
Restricting her colour
our choice to just
seven, the designer r put an emphasis
on embellishments by bringing in
nakshi and dabka embroideries,
sequins, Swarovski crystals, feathers,
ghungroos, raffia work,
ork, and lace for
ethnic as well as fusion
sion creations. The
lehenga-choli-dupatta
atta trio, along with
other interesting forms
rms of evening-wear,
made for exquisite bridal couture.
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SHYAMAL AND BHUMIKA: THE
RENAISSANCE MUSE
Bringing in grand bridal pieces, ‘The Renaissance
Muse’ by Shyamal and Bhumika unveiled
shararas, lehengas, blouses, saris, and jackets for
women and sherwanis, churidars, and kurtas for
men. The embroidery was rich with zardozi and
beading that was complemented by floral motifs
and cutwork. Colours played a riot on the ramp
with bright reds, wine reds, greys, and powder
blues moving into navy blues, olives, mints,
fennels, and emeralds, and finally almonds and
vintage creams.
Georgette and tulle brought the creations to
life, while asymmetric hemlines, cowl dresses,
peplum tops, and accented sleeves created a
party of sorts on the ramp.
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