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Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Glimpses from Satya Paul and Joy Mitra's fashion shows at the Splendid Indian Closet Fashion Tour in New York.
Soha Ali Khan admits that her mother would like to see her married soon.
Is this demure bridal look -- where the actress was the show-stopper for Joy Mitra's collection at the on-going Splendid Indian Closet Fashion Tour – any indication of Soha’s future plans?
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Mitra's collection was a tribute to the late filmmaker, Rituparno Ghosh.
Mitra, who had designed the costumes in some of Ghosh's films, confesses to being inspired by the filmmaker's creativity.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
An elegant combination of white and gold, with a hint of black, makes this stunning lehenga stand out…Don't miss the detailing on the blouse!
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
With the Choker Bali collection, which Mitra presented in the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week held in New Delhi a few weeks ago, the designer also doffs his hat to the grace and comfort that has always been part of traditional Indian wear.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
The effective use of black to highlight the dull gold detail work on this outfit makes the designs stand out beautifully.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Mitra’s clever use of just three colours – black, white, and gold – has resulted in a beautiful, extremely wearable collection.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
The exquisite sheer dupatta lends a touch of romance to an outfit that would have otherwise slipped under the radar for being too stark.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
In stark contrast, the Satya Paul collection was a play on the joys of colour.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
The multi-hued collection, which was vintage Satya Paul, also paid tribute to an important human emotion -- hope!
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Actress, activist and cancer survivor Lisa Ray, who was the showstopper for the collection, was a Satya Paul bride. She had worn a custom-made Satya Paul georgette sari highlighted with traditional gota-patti work at her wedding last year.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Ray has created an exclusive limited-edition collection of 10 saris for Satya Paul.
The collection, aptly titled Ray Of Hope, have been inspired from her life experiences.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Satya Paul takes a step away from its usually vibrant avatar with this dull red-black-gold number… we’re not sure if this experiment really works.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
What works, definitely, for the collection is this peppy sari.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
We’re seeing dots everywhere, but it works; Satya Paul is back to having fun with colours here.
Photos: Blushing brides Soha, Lisa Ray and more
Here's an overview of the collection. Which one, would you say, is your favourite?