Raageshwari, Zeenat at Riyaz Ganji Show at Aamby Valley India Bridal Week day 4

RIYAZ GANGJI PRESENTED A PERFECT BLEND OF COLOUR, FABRICS AND STYLE AT THE AAMBY VALLEY INDIA BRIDAL WEEK 2010

It was an evening of colour, fabrics, textures and amazing style created by Riyaz Gangji at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week 2010. As the sun set over the giant circular atrium of the Sahara Star Hotel; the stage lights lit up the five runways that criss-crossed the Tropical Lagoon. Measuring 240 ft the ramp matched the international standards worldwide with its stunning ambience, which allowed the audience seated on different levels; to get a close detailed look at the intricate embellishments and styles that were presented by the designer.

Velvet, brocade, jacquard, satin, silk, chiffon and linen were lavishly embroidered by Riyaz with zardozi, sequins and cut work which completed the craft story. Keeping the collection to just 25 elaborately tailored and lavishly embellished creations comprising lehengas, saris, gowns, Jodhpur jackets and sherwanis; Riyaz showed his skill in designs for the bridal look that are sure to turn into trends during the coming season.

The show opened with popular singer Raageshwari Loomba in a glittering silver lehenga with a delicate lace bustier escorted by the lead actor Aditya ‘Raghav’ Redij from the hit TV serial Na Ana Is Desh Lado in a shimmering crystal pristine white sherwani. But Riyaz felt that colour could be added gradually with gold, maroon, red and black completing the spectrum of hues.

The saris were a vision of glittering beauty as Deepti Gujral appeared in a baby pink tulle version with lace embroidery on the borders and a sultry drop sleeve satin choli. Soon Nethra twirled on to the runway in a green/peach net sari in a blend of fabrics followed by Candice wearing a beige/silver sheer lehenga/choli with minute detailing. Two impressive tissue lehengas with long sleeve Raja coats were a great addition; while a maroon draped sari/lehenga with sequin work gave a glamorous touch to the collection.

Men’s wear was as ornate with mid length Jodhpur jackets, a red velvet version with gold embroidery on shoulder and sleeves and Asif in a rose motif encrusted sherwani. Dhotis, churidars or fluid salwars were the accompaniment for the men’s wear.

Creating a sensation with the choice of show stopper, Riyaz Gangji brought in the super sexy – star the Dum Maro Dum girl – elegant Zeenat Aman on the catwalk wearing a gorgeous maroon swirling tissue lehenga with an ornate Raja coat accompanied by Arjun Bajwa the star of the hottest film ‘Fashion’ in an impressive embroidered maroon sherwani.

It was a grand collection from Riyaz Gangji that will add to the wedding and
Festive wardrobes of both the bride and groom and earn the couple numerous compliments wherever they go.