AAROH
ANAM
Spring Summer 2024
A Sanskrit word that has a deep spiritual significance marking the journey of a being from the gross to the subtle, from solid to sublime, from darkness to light. This phenomenon inspires the collection. It portrays elevation from reason to innocence, letting go of every construct to become one with the natural design of existence. Much like the movement of a snake’s journey as it sheds old skin to emerge anew, reborn. It is reflective of the concept of kundalini - the coiled snake that rests dormant at the base of our spines till it is awakened by the power of deep meditation and intent.
That is when the curtain of illusion lifts, the chakras open and the flame ignites.
Aarohanam is ascension.
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Silhouettes play with volume in a way that shows the flickering dance as a flame rises to dissolve into limitless space.
Cropped jackets, exaggerated capes, fluid trench coats and sculpted metal structures come together to paint the surrealism which breathes in ancient Indian texts like the Vedas. Chiffon, woolen suiting’s, tailored textiles are made richer with indigenous techniques like Badla, Mukaish and Zardozi peeping through multi dimensional crystals greeting luminescence. The couturier’s signature sculpting art meanders throughout the collection.
Indian Supermodel Kirandeep Chahal walking the runway
The gravity defying sculpting that stole hearts
A metallic revolution. Gaurav Gupta explored materiality
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Each shade is carefully chosen to convey deeper meanings and evoke powerful emotions, creating a visual narrative that resonates with the spiritual and conceptual themes in his designs. From the vibrant tones of Agni orange that symbolize the awakening of the inner flame to the soothing hues of ether blue that reflect infinite possibilities, colour becomes an integral part of Gupta's storytelling.
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