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Designer Gaurang Shah says pregnant Carol Gracias walking the ramp was an inspiration

The saree she wore for his show at LFW was a khadi jamdani with a muga texture and the blouse was a chikankari on kota styled in a jacket style blouse.

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Designer Gaurang Shah with Carol Gracias at his show
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Gaurang Shah’s fusion collection ‘Calico’ on Sustainable Fashion Day at LFW this year was absolutely delightful. Paying reverence to the aesthetics of early 20th century Indian royalty and uniting traditional Indian textiles with vintage silhouettes, Gaurang  presented his line of 40 Spring Summer ‘16’ collection, “Calico”  at the Lakme Fashion Week 2016.  

Song writer and singer Manasi Scott set the tone playing a beautiful composition of Indian Jazz music as 40 models walked gracefully at the ramp one after another. Well-known for his sarees, ghagra and anarkalis, the 40-piece collection included 24 outfits and 16 sarees. His brilliantly woven trend-setting western flair is bound to awe International stylists and every modern consumer. Each of those ensembles are crafted from exquisite hand-woven textiles in Khadi, Uppada and Kota using the Jamdani technique. Showcasing iconic weaves and techniques in all their unfettered glory, “Calico” flaunted the rich and vibrant history of Indian craftsmanship while championing the Indian woman of today. 

What took the audience by surprise was when mom-to-be model Carol Gracias walked the ramp for Gaurang, flaunting her baby bump. It was inspirational Gaurang said post the show. It brought out the brilliance of the sari in its full grandeur. It will inspire expectant mothers to drape a saree with aplomb and coolness, he added. Carol Gracias wore an olive green tree of life saree. The saree she wore was a khadi jamdani with a muga texture and the blouse was a chikankari on kota styled in a jacket style blouse.

Each of the ‘Jamdani’ style woven pieces from Gaurang's Calico Collection displayed an interesting interplay of textures in the warp and weft. Gaurang evoked a unique nostalgia as well. The sarees using his hallmark ethnic materials and fabric were draped in the royal styles of 12 states and the gowns followed the silhouettes of the Belle Epoch period in beautiful earthen tones. He even used an unusual 28 to 30 metres of fabric for one of the gowns that involved fine, light fabric and skilful tailoring. This collection is a move to accelerate and draw the attention for international audience to traditional Indian clothing and its timeless beauty, Gaurang stated. 

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