Designer Rohit Bal displayed his collection “The Mulmul Masquerade” on the fourth day of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 in New Delhi.
Actress Sonam Kapoor stopped the show in a white golden lehenga in mulmul which featured paisley prints. She looked quite the Mughal bride.
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rohit Bal and Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor 2013 India Bridal Fashion Week Rohit Bal
Sonam Kapoor at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Day 4 Rohit Bal
Sonam Kapoor for Rohit Bal at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Day 4
Sonam Kapoor Showstopper at Rohit Bal Show India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Day 4
Sonam Kapoor at Rohit Bal show 2013 India Bridal Fashion Week
Sonam Kapoor for Rohit Bal India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Day 4
The collection had an Indo-western Fusion element to it and one saw a blend of Indian traditional and Elizabethan inspired styles. On display were saris and voluminous lehengas teamed with corsets.
Rohit Bal India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 collections
Embroidered long dresses and gowns, high Elizabethan collars, floor sweeping embroidered jackets, angrakhas, achkans were the highpoints of the garments showcased.
Kashmiri embroidery also marked its presence. For the men one saw anarkali like attires and pleated lower wear that were teamed with tassels. Deeps red, royal blue, black, white and golden, in terms of color palette, made for a luxurious and opulent feel. Fabrics like velvet, voil and mulmul were used liberally.
The show in itself saw a lot of fun and drama when showstopper Sonam Kapoor and designer Rohit Bal broke into an impromptu jig.
Highlights from the Collection
Elizabethan Collars
Rohit Bal India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 collection
We absolutely loved how the designer incorporated this style into Indian wear.
Corset Blouses
Rohit Bal India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 show
The designer’s take on the corset blouses, which were teamed with saris and lehengas, was beautiful.
Kashmiri Embroidery
Rohit Bal show at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013
The Kashmiri Embroidery in golden made the garments stand out.
Lavish Menswear featuring pleats and anarkalis
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Rohit Bal Men’s Collection
Rohit Bal India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Men’s Collection
The gheras and pleats that formed a part of the men’s line also caught our attention. It did add a slightly effeminate touch but made the ensemble look rich and luxurious at the same time.
Rohit Bal Menswear Collection at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013
India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 Sonam Kapoor for Rohit Bal
It was indeed a rich collection befitting for a royal wedding.
Image: IANS
