India couture week: Rahul Mishra goes high on bling
Called Becoming Love, the collection included some pieces that were showcased by the brand at the Paris Haute Couture Week last month including dresses inspired by Klimt's work. Majority of the collection presented on Wednesday, though, had more traditional bridalwear, with heavily embroidered lehnga-cholis, trench coat-like kurtas and tailored sherwanis.
The entire collection was high on bling, unusual for a brand that has long focused on subtle shine.
Here are some highlights from the show:
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