Falguni and Shane Peacock want their bride to be progressive yet classic in her attitude. By Dhruvika Bhanot
The colour story seamlessly bound the garments together with unconventional shades but then, the modern bride wants what she wants. Spanish vanilla, lavender fog, smoke green, pewter, ballet pink, prism silver, scallop shell, Tuscan gold and midnight blue invited immense vocal praise and awe from the onlookers.
On the fifth day of the India Couture Week, Falguni and Shane Peacock moved beyond the conventional reds and pinks and placed the City Palace of Jaipur at the centre of their collection, Bonjour Amer. Through the palace’s magnificent architecture, intricate frescos and paintings, they found the epiphany of what the modern bride of Falguni Shane Peacock would wear. She would be progressive in her worldview yet classic in her attitude as walks down the aisle wearing the glorious silhouettes.
The designers displayed an impeccable command over their ensemble, which trickled sophistication in every stride of the models. The silhouettes gracefully epitomised the spirit and singularity of the Pink City while the dominance of tradition and modern was at par with each other. The ambience transcended the idea of time and the onlookers were brought in the presence of the bygone imperial era that still resounds through the prismatic culture of the royal city. The collection was a getaway from the normalcy that we become accustomed to and a passage into the essence of royalty.
Falguni Peacock elucidated on the new age bride, “Every woman wants a traditional look for their wedding but for their other functions, they want to look like an international bride.”
The silhouettes wove a web of modern eccentricity and yesteryear elegance, evoking a rich repertoire between the two. The lehengas were placed in proximity of red-carpet worthy gowns, the asymmetrical layers descended into long trails, sweeping behind elegantly on the ramp. The lehengas oscillated between skirts, which were minimally flared but were adorned with intricate beading and embroidery. There were even skirts with colossal bustle, which could only translate as modernity caressing the royalty. Some models even fashioned long shimmery veils where tradition exhaled in serenity. Feathers, sequins and prints, along with geometrical textures added to the dramatisation.
The showstopper, Sara Ali Khan’s entry created frenzy as she walked with poise for the first time at the Couture Week and Shane Peacock called it “a princess’ debut.” The lehenga that she wore was crafted with resham and detailed beading. A long trail followed the flared skirt but Khan said that it was comfortable. And that’s what the designers believe that their bride is all about, someone who wants to wear a garment that is extravagant yet functional.
“Sara is beautiful, young and peppy. She is the modern Indian bride,” Falguni Peacock said and Khan humoured it with “I am not a bride!” Falguni continued, “All brides look up to her. They want to look like Sara.”
Photo: Pankaj Kumar
