Designer Rashi Kapoor pays homage to her mom through her latest collection ‘Sandook’
Defined by old-world charm and elegance the collection brings forth an allure of exquisite craftsmanship and karigari
By
Pramita Ghosh |
Published 02.06.22, 12:19 AM
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If you are looking for an outfit for a day event, we suggest go for lighter soothing shades like these. “Originally designed with the essence of royalty in mind, we used silk thread wrapped in gold and silver wires to decorate the necklines and the cuffs. Other opulent embellishments such as sequins, beads and pearls were sewed on to it,” explained Rashi. The gorgeous pieces are paired with embroidered palazzos and an organza dupattas with delicate border.
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Designer Rashi Kapoor who launched her label in 2011 has come up with a brand new collection, Sandook that is defined by old-world charm and elegance, bringing forth an allure of exquisite craftsmanship and karigari. The collection is an inspiration and tribute to her mother’s style. “My mother has always been my biggest inspiration and strength. I was sitting and going through pictures of her in her old suitcase, reminiscing her grace and poise and the way she used to dress... that is when this collection was born,” said Rashi. The colour scheme boasts of interesting and off-beat shades that are a reflection of Rashi’s mother’s wardrobe. The designer explains: “My mother was always ahead of her time. When the world around her was wearing colours like reds and and bright pinks, my mother wore jamuni, phalsa, peela, lilacs and a lot of berry colours. Her choice of colours was always a class apart.” Upon browsing through the collection we loved the timeless pieces with intricate work and a refreshing colour palette. Glimpses from Sandook...
Pictures courtesy: The designer
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What: Rashi Kapoor
Where: 15B Satyen Dutta Road, Near Maharani tea stall
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm
Price starts at:Rs 35,000 onwards
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This silk-based outfit has delicate butas and zardosi embroidery with a beautiful gota palazzo and organza dupatta with a sleek border. “We have used muslin and embellished it with sequins and embroidery, paired with a brocade palazzo and a dupatta with scalloped edging,” explained Rashi.
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The richness of ochre and classiness of silk brocade have come together in this outfit. “This piece is right from my mother’s sandook to yours! This one spells unparalleled elegance and timeless beauty like no other,” said the designer. A classic Chanderi dupatta comes along with it.
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Blending regal with a certain calming effect is this blue silk anarkali with Persian motifs teamed with a plain silk palazzo and a Benarasi dupatta in gold and silver.
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Ideal for a night event, we heart this dark satin silk salwar embellished with silver gota sequins and mukaish with a hint of resham, paired with a soft and lightweight organza dupatta decorated with a thin delicate border in mukaish.
