The planets were spinning and the galaxy looked magnificent while its stars sashayed, rather glided, down the ramp in ace designer Tarun Tahiliani’s ‘Our Eclectic New World’ collection at the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week. With Phil Collins’ In the Air Tonight playing in the backdrop, set of splendid blues took over in the form of gowns, sherwanis, and velvet bandhgalas with zardozi-bordered dhoti and silk pants.
An exquisite floral gown in hues of beige, cobalt and jade with coloured Swarovski crystals and spray of flowers on the hemline paired with a corset was a splendid vision. Moving onto the phosphorescent falling stars behind, the shades of blush pink, peach and ivory were ready to enthrall.A model in a gorgeous shaded blouse embellished with crystals and a flowy blush pink skirt with sheer silk texture, moved almost effortlessly.
“My theme is about draping, technology, lightness, sophistication and an understatement. You’re just spinning through the planets because I am done with forts, palaces and temples,” Tahiliani told us after the show. He started sketching for this carefully cultivated mystique collection in December last year. “A lot of the technology that goes into clothes, we work on it all the time. Designing or making clothes is an evolution with minor revolutions,” he further added.
Ivory and gold tulle sari with pleats with delicate metal sequins and crystal embellished palla paired with a contoured sheer blouse with resham and pave embroidery, was the perfect blend of old and new world charm.
A Victorion-esque gold and ivory silk velvet appliqué jacket with French knots and voluminous tulle skirt would be fit for a fairy tale wedding. “It is a visceral blend of classic draping, poetic construction, opulent textiles and intricate embellishments. There is a need for an intelligent and seamless fusion of our past and present,” Tahiliani said.
The bold shades then entered with a black printed lehenga with burgundy border, kalidar kurta and a dupatta with zardozi embroidery. This was followed by badla-embroidered red silk lehenga with a silk blouse. The showstopper, model-turned-actress lisa Haydon, dazzled in a golden silk lehenga with an off-shoulder kasab embroidered blouse.
“I feel unbelievable. This collection is very light-weight and it fits like a dream. This is the first time that I’ve actually worn gold and cream. I love the sun-kissed gold. Tarun has departed from his very regal Rajasthani outfits,” the Queen actress told us.