Gaurav Gupta presents couture collection with Aditi Rao Hydari and Kangana Ranaut in Hyderabad

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Dec 31, 2018

Gaurav Gupta presented his latest couture collection in Hyderabad as part of the ongoing Blenders Pride Fashion Tour and Bollywood celebrities Aditi Rao Hydari and Kangana Ranaut closed the show.

Gupta’s latest couture collection was inspired by constellations of stars in a galaxy and garments were sculpted with structures created from boning to create a futuristic take on Indian traditional wear, Gupta’s signature.

Ranaut wore a crimson off-the-shoulder gown dripping in sparkling embellishments styled with loose curled hair and natural makeup to close the show while Hydari wore an ivory creation that fused heavy leaf-inspired beadwork on delicate sheer fabric. Hydari’s hair and makeup was also kept natural so the two showstoppers stood out amongst the other models styled with dark eyes and slicked back hair.

“In this age of technology, where everything is instant and our desire for immediate gratification is the only thing greater than our egos, the value of the ‘bond’ you have with yourself becomes increasingly important,” Gupta told Elle India about his ethos behind the collection.

“I believe in celebrating one's individual personality and choices through their distinct style, and creating a unique identity."

The 14th edition of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has already seen Tarun Tahiliani present his latest couture collection in Gurugram earlier in the month and two more shows are coming with Rohit Bal in Mumbai and Ashish N Soni in Kolkata.