ASAL and Mard collection by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla was showcased in New Delhi for the first time at Hyundai FDCI India Couture Week, in association with Reliance Brands Limited.
Abu and Sandeep are known for never doing things the ordinary way and this show was the same. With ‘Disco Mujra’ as the music genre, they presented their art amidst a massive Haveli-inspired backdrop.
Stand-up comedian Sumukhi Suresh introduced the show with her quintessential humour and an original soundtrack with musician duo Akshay and IP became the perfect music for the show.
Wamiqa Gabbi wowed the audience while opening the show in an Ivory Trail Lehenga from the ‘Botanical Bloom’ line, featuring Resham embroidery with ivory silk threads highlighted with pearls and crystals.
Taha Shah Badussha stole hearts in an olive silk tissue long kurta sparkling with crystal-encrusted flying birds. It was paired with brocade flared pants that were relaxed, yet regal.
They closed the show with different looks. Wamiqa transformed into a regal bride in a Red Lehenga from the ‘Bridal Gota’ collection, handcrafted with Gota, Zardozi, and encrusted with crystals. Taha was opulence personified in a brocade pant with a dramatic textile drape adorned in Zardozi embroidery. His ensemble was finished with a matching Zardozi belt.
The collection married a new perspective with the beauty of everything old - that is, textiles, embroideries, clothes, and the haveli as a backdrop.
The collection delved deep into our rich archives to curate a series of ranges that paid homage to the impeccable craftsmanship and time-honored heritage of original designs by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla.
The Collection: ‘ASAL’, the bridal womenswear label, launched a majestic new range titled ‘Asal Bride’.
The inspiration behind this year’s collection emanates from Abu Sandeep’s continued desire to blend heritage with modern elegance. The intention is to honour today’s bride by harmonising the old with the new.
Other ranges within the collection acknowledge the desire for everybody to dress up for the grand Indian wedding - and they should.
For ‘The Regal Groom of Mard’, the inspiration finds its roots in how men no longer shy away from dressing their maximal best.
They love being equal recipients of adoration and attention and it’s no longer just about the bride. The entire family takes centerstage and that’s where the fun truly lies.
As for the details, embroideries reign supreme, with Resham threads weaving intricate patterns in a kaleidoscope of colors, while mirrors add glamour and radiance to ensembles. Classics are reinvented – front open jackets with embroideries and sherwanis boasting dramatic borders. The linings are a playground of complexity, featuring intricate prints and finishes that elevate each garment to new heights.
Both labels feature the level of craftsmanship that is always found in the couture atelier of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. From abundant materials to embellishments galore, every garment celebrates festive glamour with Abu Sandeep’s intricate cultural insight.
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