“Free Spirited Bride” by Reena Dhaka at Indian Bridal Fashion Week 2013
Designer Rina Dhaka showcased her collection “Free Spirited Bride” at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 in New Delhi on its second day. Sophie Choudhary opened the show, while Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur were the showstoppers.
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka
The collection displayed by Rina Dhaka was true to its name and definitely saw a free spirited use of an amalgamation of designs that had their roots in traditional and ethnic craft. There was a widespread use of works such as kamdani, gota, patti, appliqué, jharokha inspired embroidery, patchwork, mirror, mokaish and sequin art. All of these were incorporated in rich designs and seen on various outfits – that comprised of sherwanis, shararas, voluminous skirts, flared pants, short anarkalis, churidaars, high collared tops, bustiers, net sarees and angrakkhas.
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka collection
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka show
There was a rich play of fabrics with the use of materials such as georgette, tulle, net, velvet and satin among other sheer ones. The effect was further heightened with the use of colors such as yellows, pinks, reds and even candy floss hues which were nicely interspersed with golden, nude and other neutral shades.
India Bridal Fashion Week Prateek Babar Amyra as the showstoppers for Rina Dhaka Collection
The show stopping outfit worn by Prateik Babbar, a heavy gold work sherwani, emanated a rich and royal feel.
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka collection day 2
Highlights from the Show
Sheer Shoulder Blouses, Cholis and Tops
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka sheer blouses
This is a trend to watch out for not only this season but this year – especially around Diwali and the wedding season. The sleeves are joined with the body of the blouse with a sheer fabric – putting focus on the neck and shoulder blades.
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka Sheer Blouses Trend
Hence, an off-shoulder quality is achieved through optical illusion.
Candy Floss Colors
Rina Dhaka at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013
Many of the attires on display boasted of designs in cute candy floss colors such as powder blue, baby pink, daffodil yellow, apricot orange and lime green – hues which are traditionally not associated with bridal wear.
Rina Dhaka day 2 India Bridal Fashion Week 2013
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka day 2
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka showstopper Sophie Chaoudhary
Ruffled Sarees and Dupattas
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka Ruffled Saree
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rina Dhaka Ruffled Lehenga
We liked how the dupattas and sarees were lined with ruffles along their entire lengths.
India Bridal Fashion Week – Prateek Babar and Amyra as the showstoppers for Rina Dhaka Collection
Prateek Babar Amyra India Bridal Fashion Week Rina Dhaka
Prateek Babar and Amyra at India Bridal Fashion Week Rina Dhaka
India Bridal Fashion Week day 2 Rina Dhaka show
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Sophie Choudhary seen in Rina Dhaka Collection
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Sophie Choudhary
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Models in Rina Dhaka Collection
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Sophie Choudhary, Prateek Babar and Amyra as the showstoppers for Rina Dhaka Collection
If the collection could be summed up in one word – it would be “Opulent”.
Image: IANS, Indian Photo Agency