Gaurav Gupta SS 24’ Couture
The Gaurav Gupta Spring Summer 2024 Couture Collection, named “Aarohanam,” marks a transformative journey in fashion, weaving a narrative of transition from darkness to light, embodying the soul's ascension, La Renaissance de la Mode. Inspired by a Sanskrit term, this collection stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of spirituality and style.
A poetic homage to the essence of a flame defines the color palette. Deep, enigmatic black symbolizes the profound abyss of nothingness, while vivid Agni orange mirrors a passionate flame dance. Sand hues capture the reflection of light, and ether blue suggests infinity's vast realms. This color journey parallels the soul's enlightenment path. The volumes and silhouettes in Gupta’s designs echo an ephemeral dance of flames. The collection features cropped jackets, expansive capes, and fluid trench coats, each piece a showcase of Gupta’s renowned sculptural artistry. Sculpted metal structures act like modern armor, embodying strength and invincibility. The use of chiffon, woolen suitings, and tailored textiles pays homage to India's rich textile heritage, enhanced by traditional techniques like Badla, Mukaish, and Zardozi. Multi-dimensional crystals add a luminescent touch, evoking dawn's first light. The “Aarohanam” collection celebrates India's rich embroidery tradition, transformed into contemporary masterpieces. A fusion of structured shoulders and corsetry details with draped skirts and dhoti pants creates a contrasting dance. Kundalini snake motifs, symbolizing the sacred feminine, are interwoven throughout the designs. Each piece in the collection tells a story of ascension. From cast-metal serpent and bird adornments to molten golden bodices and gradient blue waterfall gowns, these pieces are like woven narratives.
Gaurav Gupta’s latest couture offering strikes a balance between the fantastical and the wearable. The simpler looks, such as the black column gown and the pearl gray trench, cater to the diverse lifestyle of the global client. Gupta’s designs serve as a medium for storytelling, bridging the ancient with the futuristic. 'Aarohanam' is a soulful journey and a triumph in couture artistry. Gaurav Gupta sculpts dreams into reality.
