Suneet Varma's Sehr casts a couture spell at ICW 2025

India Today

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New Delhi, known for its vibrant food scene and bustling shopping hubs, is currently immersed in fashion as Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands and presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), takes centre stage.On July 24, renowned designer Suneet Varma transported fashion aficionados into a dreamscape with the unveiling of his latest couture collection, Sehr, a tribute to the magic of twilight, when day slips into night and dreams begin to stir.advertisementAs Varma poetically describes, "In stillness, she sings — in couture, she dreams," the collection lingers like moonlight on bare skin, soft, elusive, and enchanting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FDCI (@fdciofficial)
It's a poetic mix of sensual shapes, handcraft, and dreamy storytelling. Inspired by an enchanted forest, Sehr beautifully blends romance, drama, and fantasy.The showstopper of the evening was Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who stunned in a structured silver corset blouse, intricately encrusted with shimmer, creating a sculpted, almost armour-like silhouette.She wore it with a voluminous lehenga skirt in soft blush tones, heavily adorned with floral embroidery in pastel pinks, lilacs, and gold, resembling a blooming enchanted garden. The embroidery glistened with beads, sequins, and delicate threadwork, adding layers of depth and texture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FDCI (@fdciofficial)The sheer statement sleeves, studded with crystals and detailed with matching floral motifs, gave the look a dreamy, ethereal aura. The flowing fabric mimicked vines in a moonlit forest, further echoing the collection's enchanted theme.The overall effect was regal yet whimsical, perfect for the modern bride or any woman who wants to feel like she's stepped out of a fairytale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FDCI (@fdciofficial)The rest of the collection was equally magical, with some pieces featuring bold, experimental headgear, and many offering dreamy silhouettes that serve as ideal inspiration for the upcoming wedding season.Picture soft chiffons, smooth silks, and embroidery that sparkles like moonlight through trees, each detail adding a touch of mystery and charm. The colours shift from gentle rose and cool lilac to deep grey and obsidian black, blending softness with strength.Highlights of the collection include flowy skirts, shimmering draped corsets, sharp jackets, relaxed shararas, and sparkling embellishments crafted from crystals, threadwork, garnets, and pearls, all designed with a modern twist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FDCI (@fdciofficial)One of the looks that stood out was the ivory saree, delicately sequinned to catch and reflect light with every movement. The drape was paired with an exaggerated pearl-embellished blouse, a dramatic off-shoulder piece densely encrusted with pearls and crystals, adding volume and couture drama to the upper half. It's sculptural yet soft, balancing opulence with femininity.Crowning the entire look is the show-stopping headgear, a sculpted swan headpiece with cascading feathers, echoing the enchanted forest theme.This look was in high fantasy meets haute couture, ideal for someone who dares to be different.
Model stuns in an ivory saree paired with dramatic headgear at Suneet Varma's show
Another eye-catching headgear featured blue and black birds perched on a swirling wire frame, giving the impression they were flying around the model's head. It looked like a magical birdcage come to life and added a dramatic touch to the outfit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FDCI (@fdciofficial)advertisementAs always, Suneet Varma brought drama to the runway, blending his love for music and poetry with the enchantment of a mystical forest. The result was more than just a fashion show, it was a full-blown spectacle.- Ends