Falguni Shane Peacock rocked the closing ceremony of ICW 2024 with their royal and enchanting collection Rang Mahal where Rashmika Mandanna and Vicky Kaushal turned showstoppers!
FDCI’s Hyundai India Couture Week 2024 has created a wave of new trends and trousseaus in the wedding fashion world. The much-anticipated couture week began with a creative bang on July 24, 2024, and has been treating wedding enthusiasts with fashion-forward looks since then. On the eighth day, regal and enthralling collections by renowned couture designer Falguni Shane Peacock were on show. The showcase took place at the Durbar Hall of the Taj Palace and was the closing show of the 17th edition of FDCI’s Hyundai India Couture Week.
Falguni Shane Peacock’s Rang Mahal
Falguni Shane Peacock kickstarted their 20th anniversary with a grand finale of ICW 2024. The designer couple presented the collection ‘Rang Mahal’ in collaboration with Swadesh, a brand that champions the rich textile heritage and artisanal craftsmanship of the country. Inspired by the regal and dreamy aspects of India’s royal heritage, Rang Mahal or Palace of Colours draws from fifty iconic elements like grand palaces and lavish lifestyles.
The capsule collection displays a range of exquisite sarees, Banarasi brocade lehengas, dazzling gowns, anarkalis and sherwanis. The designer duo’s collaboration with Swadesh paved the way for the Indian handicraft to shine with Kanjivaram silk, chikankari and zari work, luxurious textures and intricate motifs. The collection includes majestic cultural symbols like resplendent parrots and peacocks, serene swans, powerful horses, tigers and elephants, palaces, diyas, sitar, banyan tree and peepal leaf, Taj Mahal and more.
Talking with ELLE about the inspiration and hard work behind the collection Falguni and Shane said, “The collection is inspired by the regal and dreamy aspects of India’s royal heritage. ‘Rang Mahal’ or ‘Palace of Colours’ draws from around forty iconic elements of India’s rich heritage—such as the grand palaces, lavish lifestyles, and exquisite artwork in India’s palaces. Each outfit is a tribute to India’s royal heritage, brought to life by our master artisans from our atelier and Swadesh—an initiative of Mrs Nita Ambani by the Reliance Foundation, who have inherited the legacy of their ancestors. The collection celebrates the rich diversity and vivid hues that define our culture, heritage and traditions.”
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Bollywood actors and ‘Chhava’ co-stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna turned showstoppers for the designers in outfits fit for a king and a queen. Rashmika graced the runway in an ivory-coloured lehenga with intricate embroidery and sparkling sequins, as well as a blouse featuring a deep neckline and very delicate beadwork. While speaking to the media about her outfit she said, “Right now I feel like an Indian princess and this is what I have been saying all evening. I feel beautiful in it and I feel gorgeous in it. And I feel super comfortable and that’s what fashion is all about.”
Vicky joined the actress on the ramp in a dreamy cream-coloured sherwani with delicate embroidery, and ornate metallic buttons and paired it with embroidered shoes. “To be very honest, I felt like calling Katrina and telling her. So many of the outfits reminded me of my wedding because of the things she wanted particularly. I was like ‘This! I spotted that and that!’ Katrina is currently on a flight, I’ll tell her eventually. Thank you for making me a small part of this beautiful show,” said the actor in a post-show conference.
The designers partnered with Tanishq to accessorise their outfits. The models strutted the runway wearing jewellery from the recently launched Enchanting Trails collection, featuring an array of rare and real diamonds in pieces inspired by nature. Additionally, the classic high jewellery line Ethereal Wonders collection lightened the ramp with rare stones like aquamarine, tanzanite, pastel tourmalines, emeralds and sapphires, making it the brand’s rarest of rare collections.
The show was a sensory experience beginning with a contemporary dance and sitar performance. The evening included live performances of various Bollywood tunes like ‘Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera’, ‘Tere Bina’, and ‘Ve Haniya’ delivering an unforgettable closing show to the inspiring and amazing India Couture Week 2024.
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The entire week has been a constant gifting source of fashion and wedding inspiration from regal outfits, sparkling jewellery, beautiful hairstyles, and eye-catching footwear. For the brides and grooms planning their weddings, FDCI’s Hyundai India Couture Week has everything you need to include in your wedding trousseau.
