Pallavi Jaikishan show at Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012 Day 5

DAY FIVE OPENED WITH PALLAVI JAIKISHAN’S ULTRA GLAMOROUS BRIDAL “ASHRAFIYAN” COLLECTION AT AAMBY VALLEY INDIA BRIDAL FASHION WEEK 2012. From the doyen of bridal couture in India, Pallavi Jaikishan, came a collection of the most exquisitely embroidered saris and lehengas along with her trade mark lehenga-sari which thrilled the audience at Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012.

It was a feast for the eyes as the gorgeous kurtas, saris, and lehengas in vibrant bridal hues appeared on the ramp.

Calling the collection “Ashrafiyan”, Pallavi worked around three inspirations which were presented with her timeless expertise in craft and embellishments

GOLDEN NUGGETS STUDDED WITH DIAMONDS

With a title so stunning, the collection had to be totally breathtaking. Gold was the centre of attraction and when combined with twinkling chartreuse green French sequins, the result spelt only ultra glamour. Using tulle lavishly, Pallavi embellished this delicate sheer fabric with French tape turned into gorgeous flowers, added silk tape and bunches of resham blossoms.

The colour story moved from dusty pink to dove blue for the seductive saris, sexy cholis, luxurious lehengas and flowing ornate coats. Eye-catching were the scooped hem gold lace jacket, the empire line net kurtas with contrast floral embroidery on bodice, the lacey net saris with leafy embellishments and appliqués. The cholis were dainty with low backs or off-the-shoulder necklines with tantalizing tassels.

ETERNAL SPLENDOUR

This segment was devoted completely to India’s graceful traditional attire – the sari, which appeared in sheer georgettes or tulle in bridal colours of vermillion, pink and red. Pallavi’s Upada sari was once again presented in pastels and sparkled with crystals, sequins and French tape all cleverly and creatively used.

Silver and gold embroidery added to the sheer beauty of the georgette saris as they clung around the shapely models. Net saris had heavy gold lace borders, while the pallavs were edged with rows of tassels. The cholis were varied in contrasts like gold or silver with delicate embellishments.

SITARE

The final collection was what brides dream about when they yearn to wear a Pallavi Jaikishan creation. It was a line of the most exquisite lehengas, cholis and dupattas encrusted with Pallavi’s magnificent embroidery. Here were ensembles fit for royalty as the garments were created for that totally grand entrance by the bride.

Opening the section with a pale green brocade lehenga with floral embroidery and a heavy zari border; Pallavi moved to red/gold for bridal wear encrusted with zari and highlighted with circular floral bunches in resham. Dupattas were bordered with gold fragile scallops, while flowers appeared on the hemlines in clusters.

The paneled and bias cut silhouettes for the lehengas with a gentle flounce at the hem gave an old world charm to the bridal wear. The final glittering silver, crystal and sequin creation with bursts of flowers over the lehenga teamed, with a shimmering blouse and a pale pink net dupatta was a grand end to a very perfect bridal presentation.

For every bride it will be the “Ashrafiyan” collection from Pallavi Jaikishan that has to be part of her trousseau so that timeless heirloom pieces remain in her wardrobe for generations to come.