Royal Opera House, perfect showstopper for Sanjay Garg show

Mumbai Aug 17 (IANS) The closing show of the opening day of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 by Sanjay Garg was a celebration of purity craftsmanship and textiles.

The designer unveiled on Wednesday a celestial collection presented at the exquisite Royal Opera House the city s premiere heritage site that certainly turned out to be the perfect showstopper.

The venue took Lakme back to its very inception of being inspired by a French Opera named - Lakme and paid the perfect tribute to a brand that has given beauty a new dimension.

Adding to the grandeur of the venue was the presence of Simone Tata who played a pivotal role in steering the brand in its early years.

The understated collection was the designer s interpretation for "Liquid Gold" and Lakme s beauty theme of argan oil.

The intricate details revealed soft feathers and scalloped clouds of angels in flight which were made in handcrafted Chikankari on Bengal mul zardozi and hand-woven brocade. The motifs floral prints and geometric figures gave a serene and other-worldly aura to the whole collection.

"Working with Lakme Fashion Week is always a pleasure. This show tonight and especially at a heritage venue like The Royal Opera House is very special. It truly feels like I have come full circle as Lakme Fashion Week was where I had my first show " said the designer.

"The Lakme Absolute show this Winter/Festive season has been very special as well - this is my first collection featuring this embroidery of Chikankari " he added.

--IANS
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