Zayed sprinted, Hrithik hooted and KJo crawled. Round 1 of couture week was about showcasing jewellery, yes, but also a day with an a-list reality show edge. Shweta Shiware brings you the details
Zayed sprinted, Hrithik hooted and KJo crawled. Round 1 of couture week was about showcasing jewellery, yes, but also a day with an a-list reality show edge. Shweta Shiware brings you the details
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How can they see with sequins in their eyes.
Give 'em the old razzle dazzle.
Give 'em a show that's so splendiferous, Row after row will crow vociferous," there's a bit of advise in there for
anyone who wants to put up a show.
And venerated members of the famous wives' club, jewellery designers all, who showcased collections at the ongoing India Couture Week 09, followed this plan to the T. Maheep Kapoor (actor Sanjay Kapoor's wife), Farah Ali Khan (DJ Aqueel's wife), Queenie Dhody (entrepreneur Raja Dhody's ex-wife) dazzled the audience more with celeb showstoppers and front row friends, than their jewelled creations.
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They are not desperate housewives (From right) HDIL's Sunny Dewan, filmmaker Karan Johar (hidden), actors Sanjay Kapoor (wearing canary strap watch), Hrithik Roshan, actress Dia Mirza (in white), actor Zayed Khan's wife Malaika Khan and Zayed Khan (in orange tee). |
That the shows allowed you to witness actor Zayed Khan make a dash to his seat; an art learnt from starring in one too many action flicks, and watch filmmaker Karan Johar leave his seat to crouch at his mother's feet while she cupped his face in her palms, with a "my baby's working so hard" smile on her face, was reason enough for the crowd to be there.
The only dampener roads jammed with Diwali shoppers, and a row of dry days thanks to assembly elections.
What's Couture Week without a glass of bubbly! Orange juice and Diet Cola didn't quite manage to finish the picture.
And then the fact that a week before Diwali happens to be peak season for designers who makeu00a0 a killing selling festive clothes. "That's hardly a problem. We take care of everything from hair and make-up to models. All the designer has to do is show up. They can invite their clients to the show, because these clothes will be up for sale next week," Sunil Sethi of FDCI, the organisers, smiles.
Who else was there?
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What's tickling dimple? (From right) Twinkle Khanna, Rima Jain of the Raj Kapoor family, Dimple Kapadia (in white salwar kameez), Karan Johar's mother Hiroo (in magenta dupatta). |
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Brand ambassador of Dior in India Kalyani Chawla, Leander Paes' wife Rhea Pillai, Bobby Deol's wife Tanya. |
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Charlie's angels: Jewellery designer Farah Khan is flanked by sister Suzanne Roshan (left) and actress Genelia while taking a bow at her show. pics/Rane Ashish |
Who: Farah Khan Ali
She is: Actor Zayed Khan's sister, Hrithik Roshan's sister-in-law, DJ Aqueel's wife.
Jewellery background: Trained gemologist from Gemological Institute of America.
Showcased: Two lines Classic and Rock Chic merged the old with the new, contradicting traditional Indian jadau techniques with diamonds set in 18k gold.u00a0
Clothes by: Delhi designers Gauri & Nainika.
Piece de resistance: Farah's sister Suzanne Khan Roshan, looked super comfortable on ramp, wearing a rose-cut diamond necklace. Actress Genelia had a diamond and rubelite neckpiece on her.
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Pouting pati Actor Sanjay Kapoor rushed up on ramp from his row 1 seat, to give a hug to wife Maheep who took a bow with their daughter Shanaya |
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Rs 5.5 crore Heeron ka Haar |
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Hawaa mein udta jaaye |
Who: Maheep Kapoor for Ceres
Is: Actor Sanjay Kapoor's wife, Boney and Anil Kapoor's sister-in-law.
Jewellery background: A graduate in fashion design from Australia, she completed her formal training from the Diamond Institute in Mumbai.
Showcased: A range of heirloom jewellery, including ear pendants, Art Deco bracelets and vintage neckpieces, studded with diamonds and set in white gold. "Each of these haute couture pieces are priced at no less than Rs 1 crore."
Clothes by: Bollywood costume designer Anna Singh.
Piece de resistance: The Royals and Diamonds Classic set was the showstopper. The necklace crafted by master jewellers and utilised 18k white gold, and featured 65 round brilliants totalling 81.93 carats.
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Actress Sridevi and Queenie Dhody take a bow, Emerald and diamond trinkets modelled by Carol Gracias |
Who: Queenie Dhody
Is: Ex-wife of restaurateur Raja Dodhy.
Jewellery background: The self-taught jewellery designer's resume claims she's a also a mathematician.
Showcased: Most pieces made for bold statements. There was no room for subtlety here. Some of theu00a0 precious stones used, were the size of mini biscuits.
Clothes by: While the models wore garments by Raakesh Agarvwal, Queenie and Sridevi decided to go French, wearing Herve Leger gowns. The brand create dresses that mould and shape the wearer's figure with its signature bandage-like strips
Piece de resistance: Actress Sridevi wore a neck-hugging tiered, white and yellow solitaire choker.
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Who: Devaunshi Mehta
Is: Married to Anoop Mehta of Mohit Diamonds Impex Ltd.
Jewellery background: A self-taught designer, the reticent Devaunshi opened Mumbai's first multi-brand jewellery and watch store DiA in 2000.
Showcased: Designs that explored the rich culture and simplicity of India. "Flat and rose cut diamonds have been used in India since Moghul times. We are reviving this lost craft and setting stones in beautiful and contemporary settings," she says.
Clothes by: Mumbai designer Surily Goel.
Piece de resistance: An 18k white gold handbag with 64.75 carats diamonds that model Shamita Singha carried.
Here, even the chandeliers are crystal-laden
At the India Couture Week 09 venue, the foyer lets you breathe, taste, hear and say "couture" thanks to the creative inclusion of sparkling Crystallized Swarovski Elements in the decor. Wines of brilliant Crystallized strings hang over the bar, with outsized lotus flowers strung with crystals making for a stunning overhead display.
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Designed by artist Sumant Jayakrishnan, the imposing installations of a Nose, Eye, Ear and Mouth, at once pay tribute to Michelangelo's David. Said Sanjay Sharma, Country Head, Crystallized, "Since the turn of the 20th century, Swarovski has worked hand-in-hand with leading designers and couturiers including Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Versace, Gucci and Prada, to cutting edge innovators like Alexander McQueen and Viktor and Rolf".
In India too, for the past decade Crystallized Swarovski Elements has worked on creative collaborations with leading couturiers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, JJ Valaya, Manav Gangwani, Manish Arora, Rohit Bal, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani and Varun Bahl.u00a0
In fact, they've announced a new collaboration with quirky Delhi-based designer Manish Arora to create a special collection of ten colourful Transfers, inspired by a heady mix of Indian costume, embroidery, pop art, psychedelic dreaming and Hindu symbolism.
Inputs by Kasmin Fernandes
What? HDIL India Couture Week 09. It's an annual event that showcases the best of made-to-measure designs from India
Where? Grand Hyatt, Vakola
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