Tanishq showcased its luxurious ‘Jewels of Falaknuma’ collection on the first day of the Indian International Jewellery Week 2011. This elegant collection takes its inspiration from the most treasured jewels of the Nizams. Talking about Tanishq’s theme for the IIJW 2011, Revathi Kant, Head Design and Innovation, Tanishq, said, “This year at IIJW, we chose…

Khyati Dani and Tarun Jethanandani’s Eekani Jewels displayed a collection of Indo-western diamond jewellery at the India International Jewellery Week 2011. Bollywood actress Nargis Bagheri was the showstopper in  long strands of pearls interspersed with multicoloured diamond pendants, that she teamed with earrings, rings and bracelets.

Subodh Kant Sahai, Minister of Tourism, along with IIJW Brand Ambassador, Sonam Kapoor inaugurated the India International Jewellery (IIJW) Week 2011. Sonam channels vintage glamour in this blue Manish Malhotra outfit with Amrapali jewellery. Look at the cuff she is wearing. We lust!

Dubai-based Sawlanis (bride) and London-based Ahluwalias chose a little offbeat place for their destination wedding—Amritsar. They chose the city because of the Golden Temple, and the venue was the city’s only 5-star hotel Ista Hotel. 300 guests attended the wedding, and were treated to a magical experience. Rimjhim Bhagchandani, the Dubai-based ace Wedding Planner who…

Who else but Rohit Bal could give a stylish grand finale to Delhi Couture Week 2011. Intricately detailed and immaculately stitched, the collection used zardozi work, applique work, cutwork and embroideries. Take a look at the stunning ensembles here.

Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil  showcased their ‘Perfume’ collection at the Delhi Couture Week 2011. Delicate textures & fluid fabrics in hues of Baby Pink, Aqua Blue & Dusty Orange sets the tone for the collection. Sonakshi Sinha was the showstopper here.

Sonam Kapoor dazzled as she walked the ramp in Manish Malhotra’s couture show as a surprise showstopper on the third-day of the Delhi Couture Week.  How she owned the ramp in a white lehenga with red-golden border and red backless overcoat. The collection was clearly bridal with fluttering lehengas and anarkalis, shararas and gararas.  Hues and shades…

Bollywood starlet Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp for the first time for Anju Modi, who showcased a mystical line called ‘Maya’. Feminine, opulent yet serene- in hues of ivory, maroon and blue the collection is easy on the eye.

Sharmila Tagore was the showstopper for designer duo Ashima and Leena on the third day of the Delhi Couture Week. Designer Ashima Leena’s collection titled ‘Adaa’ brought the age-old tradition of Awadh and Lucknowi gharana back on the ramp. Inspired by the clothing style of ‘Zenana’ woman, the collection saw voluminous robes with the rich gleam…

Suneet Varma’s collection at the Delhi Couture Week was inspired by ‘Kamasutra’. The ultra feminine, sensual, sheer and dramatic designs tied in with Verma’s theme and his collection “adorns the body and bejewels the soul.”  The collection consisted of heavily embellished lehengas, anarkalis, saris and suits in hues of pink, blue, yellow, red and orange….

Bollywood celebrities and socialites thronged the capital to attend designer Manav Gangwani’s show. The front row special invitees included Rahul Khanna, Zayed Khan, Fardeen Khan and wife Natasha, Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani, Dino Morea, Soha Ali Khan, Sophie Choudry, Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali, Beauty diva Shehnaz Hussain, businessman Robert Vadra, Bharat Sahni and…

Meera and Muzaffar Ali’s Sama Collection was in line with what we expected- lots of traditional Indian weaves and fabrics to create flowing silhouettes. We spotted farshi ghararas, lehngas, peshwaz, choghas and saris with exhaustive embellishments and even ikat prints.

Varun Bahl opened the second edition of Delhi Couture Week with his Indo-French collection. Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, dressed in swarovski studded white anarkali with beautiful jewellery was spotted in the front row, though she did not walk the ramp. The collection was inspired by French queen Marie Antoinette. It featured lehengas, anarkalis and sarees with tailored jackets…

Valaya translated his love for photography into his latest collection titled Tasveer for the Delhi Couture Week 2011. Valaya’s outfits followed the evolving palate of the still image, starting with black & white, sepia, hand-stained, natural and finally culminating in digital. The color pallete evolved from gold, fuschia pink, candy pink, reds, copper to peacock…