Traditional work and embroidery, contemporary silhouettes and the very essence of the approaching festive season, Sabyasachi has created a magical fusion of all these elements and much more in his current collection known as 'Kesribai Pannalal'. The ace designer revealed his entire collection on Instagram just last week and we can't help but drool, like and superlike it over and over again!
PeepingMoon.com brings to you a detailed breakdown of this all-glam collection that will simply unleash the ethnic fanatic in you!
The 'Kama Sutra' Aesthetic
Sabyasachi admitted, "I have always been fascinated by the way Indian women dress- their multiple options in clothing and jewellery and their complex rituals and traditions of beauty. As a young student of design, a film that shaped my aesthetic was Mira Nair’s ‘Kama Sutra.Notions of beauty and beauty rituals, body confidence and culture confidence were my takeaways from the film."
These elaborately hand-painted lehengas by The Sabyasachi Art Foundation are intricately embroidered with silk-floss, beaten gold and silver thread, badla and bullion and encrusted with semi-precious stones and pearls.Some of these master pieces take upto 3500 man hours to take shape.
Well, take a good look at the miraculous artwork and try not to drool!
Likes of a lotus
The main aesthetic being a 'Lotus', this part of the collection features ensembles that define royalty and regality. The lehengas carrying lotus jade brocade work are encrusted with hand-cut crystals, pearls and burnt silver zardosi. Some lehengas also hold applique work, heavy embroidery and more crytallis.
Iranian touch
Defining royalty in all it's glory, Sabyasachi adds an Iranian touch to some of his magical creations. These turquoise velvet lehengas intricately embroidered with zardosi, appliqué, pearls and crystals making it look ethereal in all its sense. The statement necklace, heritage tika and chaandbali set add to the glam quotient.
Are you star-struck yet?
the Bohemian touch
Couture fused with some Bohemian details form to be a very important part of 'Kesribai Pannalal'. Craftsmanship is the foundation of Saybysachi's couture and evidently, this collection celebrates the same essence. With a gorgeous blend of fabrics with zardosi work, incricate embroidery. jewelstones and crystallis, the very look of it is gasp-eliciting. The bouffant hair and earthy make-up simply let the ensembles do the talking.
So, we know what we have to splurge on this time!
the Shwetkamal
Velvets and silks and banarsis rule these ensembles. The The color palette sticks to muted whiles, ivories and baby punks while tilla work and embroidered tulles rules the designs. For men, quilted silk Nehru jackets in hand-dyed silks make the look grande. Minimalism is the key, and Sabyasachi shows us how to play the cards right!
the neelkamal
Blacks and indigoes rule this part of the collection. Khadi is woven with tilla work, zardosi details, hand-crafted tassels and some more antiquity. The lavish work is taken in reference to the Kashmiri antique shawls. 'Tilla' borders are seen on both, the dupattas on the ladies and the tussar shawls on men.
The looks hold a very decadence feel which is further boosted by the kohl eyes, chunky jewelry and the powerful poise.
Mughals in shwetambari
The Mughal undertones of tints and pastels rule the contemporary festives after the era of destination weddings. Richer tones and darker shades are swapped for soothing color palettes all in the name of natural lighting and contemporary tastes. The 'Shwetambari' ensembles catch the essence of these mughal elements just right. Fused with prints, jewelstones and heavy work and embroidery, the ensembles represent the regality just right.
Are you in awe yet?
Enough sartorial therapy for a day? Mind you, we're just getting started!
