ICW 2014: Monisha Jaising’s ‘World Bride’

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Paris is called the Fashion Capital of the world and French style is supposed to the epitome of fashion in every time. But the French did not become the fashion leaders of the world in one day. It started way back during the Renaissance in the 17th and 18th century. The French painters and artists were the fashion trend setters before Dior and Chanel came into being. On the ramp of ICW 2014, 18th century France was recreated in classic ‘Rococo' style today. Monisha Jaising's ICW 2014 collection ‘World Bride' draws its inspiration from the Rococo style of art and fashion that rose to the zenith of popularity during the 18th century.

The Rococo style came into being in the 18th century as a replacement of the Baroque style of art and architecture. The main elements of this style were easy breezy colours, pastel shades and a generally happy approach to fashion. The elements like lace, floral prints and playful designs that were part of this style flourished during the reign of Louis XIV.

The ramp of India Couture Week 2014 was turned in a street from Paris for Monish Jaising's show. There was typical French café that is seen on the roadsides in Paris. There were also a couple of artists with cocked French caps who were painting the models live. The show began with the model posing for portraits.

The first part of the collection comprised of some typical French ballroom gowns from the late Baroque era. Then there were some leme sarees, sequined chiffon gowns and sarees that followed. The gold embroidery that we saw in this collection was very ‘French'. However, it was interesting to see how the French style elements were adapted into Indian clothes.

Lisa Haydon was the show stopper for Monisha Jaising's collection. Lisa Haydon's ICW 2014 outfit comprises of a fit and flare black leather skirt with gold embroidery and a white collared shirt that was tied up at the waist. She also wore the traditional Punjabi chura to highlight that she was a ‘World Bride'.

Street From Paris

Monisha Jaising' turned the ICW 2014 ramp into street from Paris. There was a cafe in the background and artists sitting on stools making potraits.

Black Off-Shoulder Gown

This black off-shoulder gown with gold embroidery was a typical French late Baroque style. The sweetheart neckline is also a typical feature in the French style. The gold embroidery gives the gown a regal touch.

The White Sequined Lehenga

All the cholis and blouses in this collection had textures. This three-fourth sleeves choli and sequined lehenga will look stunning at any wedding.

The Red n Black Lehenga Choli

All the lehengas in this collection are fit and flare. The choli is short sleeved and the the red dupatta had sequined patterns.

The Little Black Dress

This short sleeved little black dress also had gold embroidery and a sweetheart neckline. This dress is something that represents the modern Indian woman in improvised bridal wear.

Textured Patterns

This is a typical French ballroom gown from the Rococo era. The playful colours, patterns and melange of textures makes the gown an original. This gown helped to set the context right.

The White Chiffon Saree

This saree looks like it has been taken out of a Yashraj film. But white also played an important role in the French Rococo style. The chiffon and sequins keep the theme going.

Showstopper

Lisa Hayden was dressed as the French Indian bride in a fit and flare leather skirt that had gold embroidery. She teamed it up with a white tie up shirt and gold jewellery

The Painters

As you can see, some of the models posed as live subjects for the artist's sitting on the stage with their canvas and satchels. This contributed to building up the aura of Paris and made the atmosphere look real.

Saree Style Ballroom Gowns

It is quite obvious that these ballroom gowns have been made out of sarees. You can see the typical temple borders of Southern sarees in them.

Leme Saree

Leme sarees are on the rise. These fluttering chiffon saree style gowns have been embellished with sequins creating a lovely Indo-French effect.

Rainbow Gown

This ballroom gown literally plays out the 18th century era in front of our eyes. The shimmering brocade-silk gown had all the colours of the rainbow in it. That is exactly what the Rococo style embodies; a playful melange of colours.

Structured Blouses

There was something special about all the choli's blouses in this collection. They played up on textures to give the blouses a structured look.

Bandhgala Kurtas & Embroidered Leggings

Monisha Jaising gave the churidar kurta a new and interesting twist. Her models walked up the ramp in buttoned down front open kurtas and golden embroidered leggings.

Black Cut Out Gowns

These black gowns are not strictly bridal or French in origin. Most of these contemporary gowns had cutout details and structured necklines.

Lace Skirts

The fit and flare skirts have really delicate lace details. This is an obvious French influence on the collection. The skirts have ben teamed up with flare tops.

Feathered Saree

This saree had a feathered pallu and sequined details on it. It brings back the classical style os using feathers to accentuate clothes that was popular in Europe.