M.M.Khanna,
INVC,
Chandigarh,
Well known Couturier Rupam Kaur Grewal has presented a peek into what the ‘bridal trousseau’ will look like in the upcoming marriage season. Rupam who recently opened a swank traditional designer wear studio for women in Elante Mall, Chandigarh, has been instrumental in bringing the humble Patiala Salwar centre stage, by developing a beautiful piece of creativity and design – the famed Jaamawar Minx Salwar. Rupam’s take for the Bridal hope chest or glory box is best described in three words — ‘The Ghagra Bride’. According to Rupam Five Kali Lehangas are passé and it’s the time for elegant Ghagras with a lot of flair. The Indian wedding is a grand affair with the bride being the focus at many events preceding the D-Day as also following tying of the nuptial knot. Rupam and her team today draped would be brides in the colours and attires of the upcoming season. According to Puneet Sekhon who participated in the draping event and is getting married on Nov 14 says, “I wanted my look to be very different from others. I have gone for a lehanga which has a red colour base and golden work done on it. I am looking forward to wearing a Ghagra for the reception, which is very comfortable but still gives a heavy look. My dress on Ladies Sangeet is an Indo-Western gown.” Here’s Rupam’s take on an enviable look for the bride this season: Engagement: Ghagra with Gotta Pati work is a good option. Mehndi: Asymmetrical long flowing shirts which are a fusion of Indo-Western designs are best suited. These need to be sleeveless for ease of Mehndi application. Lowers could be stretchable ‘Churidaars’ or Pants.Cocktails/Ladies Sangeet: Lighter version Ghagras are in. The colours that one could look at are turquoise and blue. Wedding: A Ghagra with a lot of flair and which has much richer work like ‘Dabka’, ‘Zardozi’ and the like, to make the garment ornate. Vidaai: Best suited will be a Salwar-Kameez. A beautiful Jaamawar Minx Patiala Salwar is called for. Reception: An Indo-Western gown with crystal or thread work is a good option. A long jacket can be worn atop the gown. Follow Up Dinner: Velvet pant and a top which gives an Indo-Western touch. As far as fabric is concerned says Rupam, who has a passion for dressing up brides, “Velvet and silks have made a comeback and that the quality of the same has to be top-of-the-line.” Adds Rupam, “Experimentation with Chantily lace too is catching up. The look this season for brides will be flowy and flairy.” It’s noteworthy that Rupam Grewal is working on Lehngas, for this wedding season and these will be made by use of highly intricate Kashmiri embroidery work called ‘Soji’.
