by Shreya S
This Gaurav Gupta Collection, titled ‘Aarohanam’ is a fascinating journey of transformation. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ascension, the collection beautifully captures the essence of moving from the vile to the subtle, from darkness to light.
Gupta masterfully balances structure and fluidity. The colour palette reflects this progression, with black symbolizing nothingness and orange mirroring the rising flame of enlightenment. Cropped jackets and sculpted metal bodices contrast with flowing trench coats, all echoing the flickering movement of a flame. The collection is a visual feast, a testament to Gupta’s signature sculpting techniques. Cropped jackets, exaggerated capes, fluid trench coats, and surrealistic metal plating. The collection is further enriched with intricate embellishments such as Mukaish, Badla, and Zari work, as well as three-dimensional embroidery and crystal embellishments
‘Aarohanam’ is more than couture; it’s an artistic exploration of human transformation. These pieces embody Gupta’s ability to transform fabric into expressions of the soul’s journey.
Pictures courtesy of Vogue Runway
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