Aditi Rao Hydari turns muse for Ritu Kumar at India Couture Week, impresses in regal look

Aditi Rao Hydari walked the runway on Wednesday night as the muse for designer Ritu Kumar during India Couture Week, organized by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The event, being held at the Taj Palace Hotel, commenced from July 25 and will go on till August 2. Via Hydari, Kumar showcased a collection that celebrated the return of Chintz, paying homage to India's rich design and craft heritage.

3 things you need to know

• Aditi Rao Hydari is set to star in the Indo-UK co-production Lioness under the bilateral treaty.
• Lioness is inspired by historian Peter Bance's research on Princess Sophia Duleep and follows two British Punjabi women from different eras.
• Aditi will also feature in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi.

What was Aditi's look?

On the ramp, Aditi wore an ivory ensemble featuring exquisite handcrafted details on the skirt and blouse. Her full-sleeved jacket-style blouse was adorned with intricate embroidery and mirrorwork, adding to the regal allure of the outfit.

 

 

 

 

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Aditi opted for a minimalistic makeup look and chose a mangtika (forehead jewellery) as the perfect accessory to complement her overall appearance. During a media interaction after the show, she shared her fashion perspective and said, "I don't have a fashion mantra; that's my fashion mantra. I believe that we should wear clothes that define us, not the other way around. Fashion should be fun and not a burden, devoid of peer pressure."

Ritu Kumar celebrates heritage-modern blend

Ritu Kumar's collection presented on Wednesday took fashion enthusiasts on a historic journey, blending heritage textiles and nuanced classicism in dresses, jackets, capes, and anarkalis. The use of glittering Kasab and floral Kashidakari showcased the designer's mastery of couture tailoring, resulting in a timeless and familiar collection with a touch of modernity.

 

 

 

 

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As for Chintz, it is a type of calico textile, which first originated in Golconda (now Hyderabad, India) during the 16th century. It can be woodblock printed, painted, stained, or glazed. The word Chintz has been derived from the Hindi word chint meaning “sprayed”, or "spotted".