A pioneer who’s on a quest to revolutionize Indian couture, there’s one design aficionado who is synonymous with celebrating our culture’s rich legacy, and diverse and incomparable historical heritage, while adding a dash of fun and meticulous luxury through her outstanding creations. Yes, you may have guessed it right! From mixing traditional intricate craftsmanship with a vibrant array of colors and her fashion-forward vision to cater to the artistic and modern-day bridal zeitgeist, ace couturier, Seema Gujral’s ingenious ensembles are surely thoughtfully outwardly.
Exuding a glamorous spirit of exuberance and glamour, Seema Gujral’s latest collection, Falaknuma is no different! Read on to know more!
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Royal Elegance: Adorning the Eclectic Nizami Charm
Known for their majestic palaces, precious handcrafted jewels, and Mughal-influenced art, the Nizams of Hyderabad, who ruled from the early 18th century until the mid-20th century, are known for their regal aura as illustrated by their affinity with abundant cultural affluence and architectural magnificence.
A vivid representation of the same, Seema Gujral’s latest bridal collection, Falaknuma is eponymously influenced by this era, whereby each ensemble pays homage to its characteristic splendor. Whether it is an amalgamation of subtle hues and bold colors across brilliant embroideries and delicate embellishments, this collection is a glorious testament to resplendent celebrations of love and laughter. From stunning Lehengas to Anarkalis and more, here’s an unmissable lookbook of this season’s masterpiece-worthy trousseau must-haves, each narrating a tale of grandeur and gravitas!
Embracing the Colour of Love
What’s not to love about this bright red lehenga!? Radiating sheer glamour, this pure organza Lehenga, replete with boldly embellished layers of crystals and sequins, pays homage to the royals’ house while blending beauty with tradition. Uff and the veil just add allure!
Sashaying Timeless Tales of Togetherness
Call it an age-old reflection of today’s cool-girl aesthetic! Meant for brides who aren’t afraid to experiment, this ethereal ivory lehenga serenely portrays the opulent essence of the majestic yet slightly colonial Falaknuma Palace. Proving that subtle can be beautiful, too, the fully embroidered scalloped dupatta filled with heavy tassels makes it an ah-mazing pick for your sophisticated wedding ceremony, glitzy engagement, or sangeet soiree.
Queen Vibes
Exquisitely embroidered with pearl embroidery and fine cut work on a nude canvas, this alluring full-sleeved jacket lehenga totally takes us back to the rich, Mughal era where noble women adorned regal silhouettes like elaborate anarkalis. A highly sophisticated pick, complete with a pearl dupatta, how about hosting a pre-wedding musical ‘Mehfil’ that resonates with its timeless beauty?
Embrace Your Pearly Whites
Taking you back to this celebrated era, this nude lehenga showcases the Nizam artisanship and how. Crafted on a raw silk base, while its intricate pearl embroidery and delicate cut work mirrors its erstwhile grandeur, can we just take a moment to adulate over the brilliantly crafted blouse, filled with pearl tassels that wondrously complements the rich, scalloped organza dupatta. Dishing out some styling tips, this versatile lehenga (with that sexy back) can be upcycled or worn on multiple occasions distinctly. From wearing it for your engagement to re-using it for your bestie’s wedding functions, this ensemble will not disappoint.
All That Glitters
If this bedazzled ensemble doesn’t exemplify royal grace, then what does!? A contrasting jacket, featuring delicate gotta patti embroidery on a luxurious silver tissue silk base that steals the show is marvelously paired with a muted gold embroidered skirt and a bewitching ivory dupatta.
Classy Couture
Uff, there’s something about the colour red and its affiliation with royal heritage. Channeling one’s innate grace, we absolutely love this elegant, full-sleeved anarkali and sharara featuring detailed gotta patti embroidery and a fringed dupatta that seamlessly captures the quintessence of the striking Falaknuma Palace.
Old Meets New
Apt for the contemporary bride who loves to be comfortable, yet stylish, this eye-catching orange sharara has it all. Channeling the ethos of celebration, this wonderful masterpiece features intricate gotta patti craftsmanship with an embroidered palazzo and a fringed dupatta, amalgamating glamour with traditions, thereby depicting our deep-rooted essence of heritage with a modern twist.
Ethereal Elegance
And, how drop-dead gorgeous is this full-sleeved sage-green sharara set adorned with intricate gotta patti embroidery, paired with beautifully crafted pants and a matching metallic dupatta? Discovering the beauty of tradition and refined silhouettes, we’d totally recommend brides-to-be pick this ensemble for any of their festive firsts after marriage!
Pantone-Approved
Having emerged as the ‘it’ colour of the year, thanks to the global bible when it comes to all things fashion and aesthetics, how lovely is this peach fuzz sharara set that grandly envelopes the regal essence of the wedding season. From Mehndi or Haldi to a traditional evening affair, dazzle in this luxurious attire featuring this collection’s signature gotta patti embroidery and a complementing dupatta with a metallic fringe.
Shine In Your Bridal Aura
Excuse me, are you the OG ‘desi girl’!? A glitzy, yet classic pick for a starry sangeet or a reception soiree, this astounding Lehenga screams of the guilded, Nizami heritage. Adorned with convoluted silver embroidery and glistening pearl details, this awe-inspiring outfit features sumptuous cut work and refined tassels, perfect for the experimental bride of today! And, need we say anything about the back-sizzle alert!?
Of Champagnes and Chandeliers
Creating a picture-perfect oasis on a shimmering canvas of bridal dreams, indulge in refined beauty with this breathtaking lehenga filled with elaborate emerald and crystal artistry, resonating with glorious chandeliers on lush champagne tissue silk. Complete with a matching blouse, highlighted with emerald drops (P.S. Don’t forget to check out the drool-worthy back), and a cascading tissue organza dupatta makes for a fine ensemble.
If Wearing Your Greens Was So Stylish
Hey there, bae! Your go-to sangeet Lehenga that can be upcycled for your bestie’s wedding, this lehenga reflects evergreen traditions with evergreen linear patterns of emerald-green sequins and crystals. Giving it an exquisitely, ritzy touch, the chic strappy blouse and the matching embroidered dupatta make it a desirable couture pick, for sure!
Memo for Night- Diva Vibes!
Calling out to all our millennial Bollywood-loving 90’s brides, here’s your chance to re-live your iconic ‘Poo’ aka, the OG Diva, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s character from the cult classic K3G! Reimagine modern beauty ideals in this stunning red Lehenga, highlighted by detailed red-on-red crystal embroidery in a linear motif. The off-shoulder blouse is enhanced with crystal drops, and the modishly embroidered dupatta is quite au-currant is it! What’s more, ‘it’s backless’! Apt for an enchanting evening under the moonlit sky, this ensemble is simply sensational!
Now, now! Spoiling you for choice, which one’s your favorite pick? Let us know in the comments below.
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