– By RaydeN
Nita Mukesh Ambani Culture Centre (NMACC) Founded by Nita Ambani is a “ Sensory Journey of India’s rich Culture History through Costume, Performing, Fine arts, Theater, Visual Arts etc.” ( A Concept similar to The Met Gala, with regards to The exhibition open for general public ) The Formal Launch took place on 31st March 2023, as A Theatric Performance night by Feroz Abbas khan play The Great Indian Musical: Civilizations to nation opening grand theater spaces wind on preforming art in India from OM to leading creation of India, story unfold in spectacle of Act, Dance & Music Witnessed by A Listers Around the World.
India in fashion
Whereas Day 2, 1st April took the Internet by Storm. The celebration of the Exhibit Opening ( Curated by Hamish Bowels & Designed by Patrick Kinmonth & Rooshad shroff ) Along with Red Carpet appearance by A listers Around the world followed by Indian Paparazzi’s, Bollywood Performances, Highlights & shades that Followed after.
A Listers at NMACC took everyones Breath away, Entertained & super glued to their phones in FOMO. A Lister In Attendance did managed to serve Absolute Looks rich in Indian Culture, Indian Editorial Fashion & dressed By Indian designers creating A Full circle to India in Fashion. Major Highlights from Indian Textile, Embroidery, Technique, Tradition & personalities were Confidentially walked over the carpet. Some designers being the repetitive choice of the Night Rahul Mishra, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Anamika Khanna were Breathtaking in there Creations.
This article is a Deep Dive on how the Stylist and designer executed the looks that fits both Indian and Western standard effortlessly. First things first, it was pleasure to see A lister Men especially to take fashion seriously and Dress up instead of wear just plain boring suits that hardly is distinguished between a bodyguard’s or a uniform.
Best Of Indian Editorial Fashion
Indian Fashion when comes to Tailored looks variations in styles happen majorly with length, symmetry, embroidery and layering beneath it. What stays constant is the Fit & Sophistication. It gives Royal, Alpha, Power, Heritage and Etiquettes. Highly seen silhouette like Sherwani, Bandh gala, Bandi ( these pieces paired with kurta, pajama, salwar, churidar, straight pants , dupatta, shawls, pagdi etc) indo-western take on those silhouette with Drapes and cut are the taste for the young crowd. my previous article is a deep dive on Indian fashion element that were seen on the carpet link at the end of the article )
Suits & Androgyny
Sunny Kaushal in Shantanu Nikhil at NMACC
Sunny Kaushal in Shantanu Nikhil’s custom look was an impressive Indian editorial couture moment. The three layer ensemble explore Contrasting fabrics. Rich Velvet blazer embroidered over the edges in self on self silver tone is how coats in mughal era used to have edges embroidery in delicate embroideries. Sheer take on kurta silhouette asymmetrical draped with all over Jaal embroidery to shine in its glory, keeping bottom as a draped salwar those Drapes not only add flow and ease to the look but also well balanced with jewelry. A modern day knight in shining Armor….
Rahi Chadda in Louis Vuitton at NMACC
Rahi Chadda wore Louis Vuitton spring 23 look the way it walked on the runway. The look beautiful intersects the west & east encapsulates green symbolizing new beginning & Floral Embroidery on painted background feels like a canvas of spring in Kashmir the Indian details to craft. Effortlessly sharp look. ( Interesting looks like a take on men dhoti accessories with the strings of geometric beads and drama ethnic but raised standard. ) The more you look at the look the more it grows.
Poorna Jagannathan in Gucci at NMACC
A well fitted Nehru jacket/ Sherwani or Bandi paired with kurta & churidar is what a go to Dress code for an national event or representing India be when it comes to men’s fashion. Poorna in Gucci, references pre independence Band gala captures a modernized editorial Indian couture with the clear silhouette without any drama of colours, fabric or embroidery. The asymmetric structured achkan length coat through which the pleated Drapes crisply falls adding softness to the androgynous phenomenon. Accessories with maximal ear piece that has a Nath detail iconic silhouette of NMACC.
Meezaan in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla at NMACC
Chikan in it’s original Ivory colour had being the it fabric choose from the NMACC was executed in different way & each one being a special one. The Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla 3 piece look that Meezaan has carried is an Organza open style coat with texture details, playfulness of sheer and opacity layered on kali kurta having details on the yoke in a plunge style paired up with palazzo pants an architectural look straight out of royal court. Additional credits to the pearls mojri and layered Kundan necklaces.
Orhan Awatramani in Rahul Mishra at NMACC
Orry in Head to toe Dapper Rahul Mishra look from Cosmos collection starring embroidery throughout a moment for Indian couture details, an modern way of how Indian couture managed to look editorial with it’s traditions. Although shoe choice could have be much better.
Zinnia Kumar in Rahul Mishra at NMACC
A combination feared by people around the world, looked fashion forward at it’s best. Zinnia Kumar in Rahull Mishra 3D hand embroidered flowers for the bralette paired with sheer gold leggings looking tacky yet fun with embroidery in gold and silver with dupatta, an modern day editorial looks that support Indian couture through Bollywood interpretation. A Beauty to look at.
Ame Amrit in Albert Ferretti at NMACC
Another Look Served by the Indian Model At the NMACC that had Best of Indian Editorial Fashion. Ame Amrit In Albert Ferretti gown a beautiful mustard solid draped gown was an amalgamation to the influence of Sari & Punjabi Chunni that the West has been inspired for quite a while. No Doubt the Look is Fluid & Soft with the way it is molding on the body, it surely brings the Powerful edgy energy influencing Raigiri Nandini Energy. the way it is making the body look with all the drapes & cut insanely confident to say the least Carried By Ame.
Ame Amrit in rajesh pratap singh at NMACC
Another Slay that Ame did was With this Rajesh Pratap Singh look ( Always insane to look at his work how incredible the textiles look, straight From Future, the Colour palate is like looking to art from a different world ) the 35th look of the recent collection had 2 Colours the deep purplish blue that is reflective with the light, lined with vibrant rani Pink all I Can think of ” Pink is the Navy Blue of India”. it surely was justified when we look at the look,
another impeccable thing about the look is the Pants the almost gradating detail from Gold Cluster to fading it to spaced out Embroidery is interesting subtle but hard to not remising it . Cant wait to see on yet many more red carpets. one of the favorite person for sure.
Gowns & Fluidity
Khusi Kapoor in Falguni & Shane at NMACC
Well gilded indo western look by Khushi in Falguni Shane references Tapestry elements of Indian Architectural Minarets, Domesenric details not only captured through embroidery but Also through the cut details and fit. Further attention to details with Persian motifs those highlights the history and influence of Indian Couture till date. A Simple look doing wonders to the wearer. so effortless.
Bhumika Arora in Rimzim Dadu at NMACC
One of the best Gilded looks at NMACC that had so much attention to the Fabric was brought by the Indian model Bhumika Arora in Rimzim Dadu, the gown’s fabric made in metallic yarns as fine as a hair could be, sewn together forming the spectacular structured gown takin 100 man hours to weave this phenomenon fabric is so rich in the technicality India offers. Styled in old Bollywood way, letting the tradition of some things old & something new to go hand in hand.
Kriti Sanon in Monisha Jaisingh at NMACC
Jaw Dropping look of the night at NMACC was when Kriti walked in the Absolute Stunning Banaras Silk Gown & Cape by Monisha Jaisingh ( a custom look that runs on the line of 2017 collection presented at ICW). Let the Fabric of Banares ( Pure silk fabric that has weaving of Silver or Gold forming patterns like Flower, geometry ,etc) Shine in its fill glory in a well constructed silhouette modernizing it with cuts & utilizing the borders by creating Out lines and details wherever need. Pure Genius. Just right amount of opulence with rich royalty.
Natasha Poona Walla in Sabhyasachi and Gucci at NMACC
Natasha Never miss to bring the Opulence to the Carpets & hardly Misses. This insanely crafted Gown by Sabyasachi not only is attention to details with the floral embroideries that are carried in India through ages but also Typicality of Indian Borders that generally goes on each & every Silhouette as a way of Highlighting a garment combines the modern silhouette to soft Indian with the pinch of the detail at the hem. To Top this softness A highly exaggerated Fur Cape is Sported that brings the look in such a wealthy manner topped off with Necklaces breathtaking. Only thing that looks off is the clutch bag that hangs or no reason apart from branding detail.
Neelam Kaur Gill in Nicolas Jebran at NMACC
Yet Again Neelam , An Indian Model Served the Red Carpet in the Nicholas Jerban Gown bringing the wild drama in gilded Gold Aesthetic, A well fitted Gown with drape detail & cut on the red carpet was a moment, subtle details that these models brought are so deep in context. accessorized with chunky gold Jewelry caring kamandalu ( Kamandal an oblong water pot, originated from indian subcontinent made of dry pumpkin or coconut shell, metal, wood of Kamandalattaru tree or clay with handle sometime with a spout. used to store water. a state to represent Simplicity & Self Contained life, also relates to Asceticism.) Best of Indian editorial.
Ananya Pandey in Rahul Mishra at NMACC
Ananya wore A 3D Sculpted Embroidered Rahul Mishra Phenomenon, ” Tree of Life ” . The Gown Standing on its own being structured at the body falling down to a textured form of Indian Couture beautiful in its Extravaganza. A Pretty look for an Insane event.
Bhumi Pendkar in Anamika Khanna at NMACC
Best Of Indian Editorial Fashion was brought out by Bhumika in Anamika’s creation that look inspired by the Western influence yet being intact with Indian ones, silver look almost looking like a modern day Armor & ball gown is a sculpture that can be studied in terms of art, craft, construction , execution. A modern day warrior emery is what this look is giving.
Young emperors in Vaishali S & Shivan & Naresh at NMACC
Young Emperors in Vaishali s & Shivan & Naresh were the only Couple that pulled A Heavily structure look yet looked Complementary to each other without outshining each other. The Gilded couple were a guide to Indian textile & Construction at its best
Dayana Erappa in Rahul Mishra at NMACC
Dayana Erappa in Rahul Mishra 3D embroidered tree of Life Leotard Body Suit is a look having its own voice in modern time being inspired yet being able to inspire so much. A Young taste hitting the mark.
Shanaya Kapoor in Valentino At NMACC
Casual Editorial take by Shanaya in Valentino is how one is inspired from the Runway & puts thing together to create a look a trendy take on fashion game.
A Great Start on the Journey to celebrate Art, Fashion, Music, Culture through NMACC. couldn’t wait for many more of these moments. Do Check out my Previous article of NMACC that has a deep dive on Indian Best fashion at the Carpet. Don’t forget to Visit the NMACC Exhibit.