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Opulent ethnic fashion from label Sarv Atelier
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
Monikangana Dutta takes to the ramp in a fitted blouse and glimmering skirt.
Purple haze
Next up is this empire-waisted number with striking print and sparkling bodice.
Nymph in blue
Riot of colour
Regal gown
A flowing Red Carpet number sails out onto the ramp.
True Blue
The lovely Shonal Rawat looks ethereal in a bright blue creation.
Silky yellow
Hmmm. This one kind of loses the plot -- a little on the louder, tackier side, don't you think?
Sexy stunner
The designers quickly redeem themselves with this stunning ghagra choli, carried off to perfection by Monikangana.
Fuschia fun
Making its royal presence felt is this delicious fuschia ensemble, complete with intricate stone work.
Plunging neckline
Rich velvet follows by way of a seductive jacket with a provocative neckline.
Conservative cut
In stark contrast to the previous ensemble is this ethnic kurta with its conservative cut.
Overlapping overture
Another silvery moonlight fabric steps out, this time with overlapping detail and floral embroidery.
Colourful reverie
Bright and vivacious, this enthnic number is sure to lighten up any formal do.
Asymmetrical sizzle
Another becoming number takes to the runway, replete with traditional embroidery and sparkling circular motif.
Gorgeous grey
Anupama steps out once more, positively glowing in a regal grey gown with orange underlay.
Golden beauty
Have everyone sit up and take notice in this stunning golden ghagra choli.
The Western route
If you prefer the red carpet route, this equally pretty golden gown worn by Noyonika should do it for you.
Showstopping entry
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut steps out in the showstopper, a voluminous gown in satin with crystal work and feathers.
The artist and the muse
Designer Rohit Verma steps out alongside Kangana at the end of the showing.