Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu got it right when she called the clothes from Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s new collection ‘opulent’. She would know. She was the show-stopper at the duo’s presentation at the Eros Hotel in New Delhi, India on September 2.
Bipasha Basu for Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria Collection
The couture collection, called “Jamawar Aria”, was one o the most grand and expressive bridal shows ever with a luxury and imagination that surpasses all but the most excellent Indian bridal designers.
Bipasha Basu for Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria
Bipasha Basu for Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria Couture Collection
Bipasha Basu showstopper for Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s couture collection 2013
But for an Indian bridal show, the line boasted quite a few Western style princess gowns in addition to structured lehenga cholis in fantastical cuts and silhouettes. That didn’t change the fact that the collection was replete with elegance and sensuality, not to mention a huge does of cultural heritage.
Jamawar Aria Couture Collection 2013
While the regular bridal red did make an appearance, it was the outfits in neutral, subtle shades of peach, blush, gold and baby pink that left the most lasting impression, perhaps because the intricate, to-die-for, almost-labyrinthine embroidery on those stood out more poignantly.
Jamawar Aria Couture Collection 2013 Anjalee Arjun and Kapoor
For a collection so futuristic in its vibe, it had surprisingly vintage hairdos. What was even more surprising, in a good way, was how flawlessly the two vibes met and transcended into something original and inspiring.
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria Couture Collection 2013
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria Collection
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor’s Jamawar Aria Couture Collection 2013
Bling did not play a very big role at this show. However, the few outfits that were accessorised were done so with very tasteful jewellery which could only be defined as precious.
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor Couture Collection 2013
To wrap it up, Anjalee and Arjun’s collection had plenty of stories to tell, and all these stories had happy endings. The clothes were modern-day fairytales – a sumptuous feast for the eyes, heart, mind and soul, to say the least.
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor Mens Couture Collection 2013
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