Gauri and Nainika showcased 45 exquisite styles for women against the backdrop of significant art works
With models walking through the galleries of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art against a backdrop of the most significant art works by India’s greatest masters, Gauri and Nainika showcased an interesting amalgamation of fashion and art.
Bollywood sensation, Deepika Padukone was the showstopper for this show. Deepika looked spectacular in Gauri and Nainika’s grand creation, her gown was designed in tulle and crepe with a fitted upper body with hand embroidered tulips on it. The gown is very voluminous with close to 300 yards of tulle used to make it. The texturing has been done in dip dyed tulle that gives it a feathered and dreamy look and feel. The fitted bodice also has shaded wine coloured tulle draped on it.
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts is an enchanting space that houses some of the most exclusive pieces of art from all over the country. Spear headed by art lover Kiran Nadar this museum is home to modern contemporary artwork by some of the most renowned artists like MF Hussain, Souza and SH Raza.
The show was an extravaganza of 45 exquisite styles for women. Before the show guests were seen sipping cocktails and admiring the artwork and instillation’s at the museum. Present at this show were a list of eminent attendees, some of them include, Suhel Seth, Tanisha Mohan, Roshini Vadehra, Soni Aggarwal, Shivan and Narresh, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Siddartha Tytler, Chetan Seth, V Sunil,. Abhishek Gupta, Prateek Jain, Pia Pauro, Suneet Verma and Archana Vijaya and many more.
Paying homage to Paris of the 50s, the Gauri and Nainika SS18 collection features romantic dresses and gowns with silhouettes that evoke The New look. Billowing skirts with flouncing crinolines and nipped waists fashioned in yards of unending tulle, leggy high-lows in sculptural silk gazar, whimsical flowers and textures on demure dresses are some of the highlights of the collection. The show also marks the designers foray into demi couture with some pieces being embellished with minimal and understated hand embroidery adding a hint of sparkle to the line.
On this occasion Kiran Nadar said, “Raza’s precision, Souza’s emotions and Husain’s strokes were a masterpiece setting for an amazing show by Gauri and Nainika. It was a delightful experience for anyone who appreciates all things beautiful and of course, Deepika brought it home”.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra said, “Art and Fashion are synonymous and tonight it all came together for an unforgettable experience. The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art must encourage confluence and unique dialogues. Tonight there will be plenty”.
Talking about their designs, Gauri and Nainika shared a few words, “This collection is extremely close to our heart... because of our parents love for gardening we have literally grown up surrounded by flowers, hence flowers and gardens have always been an inspiring element for us. The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art plays an important role as it gives the whole show a unique concept, fashion and art have time honoured relationship and have always inspired each other and lead to the best of collaborations...the Museum made a perfect setting for the evening. Deepika Padukone looked mesmerising in the custom made ensemble that was created specially for her, she carried if off with her so much poise and grace. It is definitely a proud moment for us to see this collection come alive in such a unique way.”