Opulent ethnic fashion from label Sarv Atelier

Image: Anupama Verma
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Designer duo Rohit K Verma and Sanjeet Anand launched their haute couture collection from new label Sarv Atelier in Mumbai last week.

An astounding nine collections made their way onto the ramp -- Rapture & Roses (a wedding gown collection with elegant Victorian silhouettes); Five Metre Wonders (sarees); Drama Of Layers (corsets and layers of fabric); Drapes De Amor (stone and sequin-embellished jackets teamed with sharara pants); The Gypsy Collection (corsets and skirts embellished with hand painting); Divine Visage (dyed prints); Red Carpet (gowns in chiffon and georgette); Ethno Chic (chiffon, satin and georgette with lace applique); and the Bridal Collection (heavily embroidered wedding lehenga sets).

Modelling the luxurious garments were high-profile models such as Noyonika Chatterjee, Shonal Rawat and Jesse Randhawa. Seen here is the lovely Anupama Verma in a fitted, bejewelled corset complete with undulating ruffled skirt.

Green 'n' glimmery

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Monikangana Dutta takes to the ramp in a fitted blouse and glimmering skirt.

Purple haze

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Next up is this empire-waisted number with striking print and sparkling bodice.

Nymph in blue

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A nymph-like blue ensemble shows off silver one-sided motif.

Riot of colour

Image: Noyonika Chatterjee
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Model Noyonika Chatterjee steps out wearing a bright cutwork outfit showing off a lovely print of the Lord Krishna and Radha.

Regal gown

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A flowing Red Carpet number sails out onto the ramp.

True Blue

Image: Shonal Rawat
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The lovely Shonal Rawat looks ethereal in a bright blue creation.

Silky yellow

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Hmmm. This one kind of loses the plot -- a little on the louder, tackier side, don't you think?

Sexy stunner

Image: Monikangana Dutta
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The designers quickly redeem themselves with this stunning ghagra choli, carried off to perfection by Monikangana.

Fuschia fun

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Making its royal presence felt is this delicious fuschia ensemble, complete with intricate stone work.

Plunging neckline

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Rich velvet follows by way of a seductive jacket with a provocative neckline.

Conservative cut

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In stark contrast to the previous ensemble is this ethnic kurta with its conservative cut.

Overlapping overture

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Another silvery moonlight fabric steps out, this time with overlapping detail and floral embroidery.

Colourful reverie

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Photographs: Sanjay Sawant

Bright and vivacious, this enthnic number is sure to lighten up any formal do.

Asymmetrical sizzle

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Photographs: Sanjay Sawant

Another becoming number takes to the runway, replete with traditional embroidery and sparkling circular motif.

Gorgeous grey

Image: Anupama Verma

Anupama steps out once more, positively glowing in a regal grey gown with orange underlay.

Golden beauty

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Photographs: Sanjay Sawant

Have everyone sit up and take notice in this stunning golden ghagra choli.

The Western route

Image: Noyonika Chatterjee
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant

If you prefer the red carpet route, this equally pretty golden gown worn by Noyonika should do it for you.

Showstopping entry

Image: Kangana Ranaut
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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut steps out in the showstopper, a voluminous gown in satin with crystal work and feathers.

The artist and the muse

Image: Rohit Verma and Kangana Ranaut
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Designer Rohit Verma steps out alongside Kangana at the end of the showing.

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