Shraddha Kapoor of 'Stree 2' was the inspiration for designer Swapna Anumolu's latest collection at the Belgian Embassy. Anumolu, the founder of the Hyderabad-based label Mishru, showcased "Resonance 2024/25", a couture and bridal collection for women and men, on Saturday evening. Located in the heart of Chanakyapuri, the Belgian Embassy, known for its architectural brilliance and seamlessly blending manmade structures with nature, served as the perfect backdrop for the designer's fashion show.
Nature reclaims urban, the theme explored with a fantastic symbiosis of innovation and tradition. Innovation and tradition merged perfectly in outfits through a combination of 3D embroidery, Parsi-Sujini techniques inspired by traditional techniques, and jaals. Different types of ensembles for ladies were also exhibited, from traditional lehengas and bridal saris to coordinated sets and fishtail dresses. For the males, Indo-western outfits, sherwanis, and classic kurta-pajamas could be seen.
Colors zipped across, from deep sapphires and rubies to the gentle pastel ombre and earthy blacks. "Stree 2" continues to ride high, but Kapoor has had the last laugh by walking the ramp in a lehenga with color-shifting duo-tone embroidery on this hand-embroidered piece of art, adorned with delicately done French knots and hand-embellished floral motifs. New Delhi-based pianist Sahil Vasudeva obliged with beautiful renditions of some instrumental tracks, including Ludovico Einaudi's "Experience".
Explaining what inspired the collection, Anumolu said she thinks nature can renew and restore itself. "The inspiration, like all our collections, comes from nature, most specifically, the way nature retrieves urban spaces left unattended. The idea is that nature can renew itself if we let it be," the designer told PTI.
Anumolu said that coming up with a balance of modernity and tradition comes very naturally to her when asked how she balances tradition and modernity in her designs. "I think that's what we do. It's a natural process for us. It's not something we consciously strive for. Our designs reflect that balance and it comes from within," she further added. Anumolu used varieties of fabrics for "Resonance 2024/25". "I love organza, silks, and toiles — basically, I love fabric. This time, we used organza in a fun and interesting way and manipulated it. We created these unique bubble hem details," explained the designer.
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