Rani Mukerji Takes Indian Saree To Front Row At Sabyasachi's New York Fashion Week Show In Chic Black Look
Rani Mukerji gave New York Fashion Week a desi fashion moment of its own. At Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s Manhattan showcase on September 15, the actress joined the star-studded front row alongside stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, actor Sendhil Ramamurthy, designer Prabal Gurung, and actors Sarita Choudhury and Poorna Jagannathan, in a saree look that clearly stole the spotlight.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the renowned Indian designer, made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week on September 15 after an absence of nearly 18 years. The fashion event was graced by the presence of supermodel Christy Turlington, who set the tone for the show with her denim and gold jewelry ensemble on the runway.
Titled Bengal Byzantine Broadway, the Spring/Summer collection comprised a staggering 72 looks. The designer steered clear of traditional couture extravagance, opting instead for jeans, denim layers, button-downs, wrap skirts, and relaxed silhouettes. However, he infused these everyday garments with Indian craftsmanship and dramatic jewelry.
The 72-look collection playfully blended modern couture with practicality, featuring easy shirts and denim alongside more structured pieces. Saree-inspired details were incorporated into bolero jackets and other silhouettes, adding a touch of elegance to the relaxed and tailored dressing. Waist ties were used to define the clothes without making them overly formal, while shoulder-padded jackets, flowy shirts, and wrap skirts added versatility to the mix.
Incorporating recognizable Sabyasachi motifs, such as a Bengal tiger appearing as a jewel-like detail on sweaters and a deep vermillion-red graphic on denim, the designer managed to connect the contemporary wardrobe back to his Indian visual language.
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