Overview
Gaurav Gupta has unveiled the seventh season of his signature bridal intellectual property “The Bride Side”, starring Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, to explore the evolving identity of the modern Indian bride.
Collection Details
The edition presents three distinct looks. The first look, titled “Emergence”, is a sculpted tulle saree‑gown built around a corseted architectural base, featuring fluid draped panels and hand‑embroidered mogra tassels at the shoulder; the mogra motif was first introduced in the house’s Paris collection “The Divine Androgyne”, linking the global design language to Indian roots. The second look, the “Molten Crystal Gown”, showcases cascading crystal embroidery that traces the silhouette, creating a luminous, second‑skin effect. The final look, the “Solar Flare Lehenga”, is rendered in copper with a hand‑woven Banarasi brocade lining beneath its sculptural form.
Styling for the entire edition was executed by Ami Patel, and the collection reflects the house’s distinctive design language that blends couture grandeur with a contemporary approach to wedding dressing.
Connection to Light Song’26
The launch coincides with “Light Song’26”, Gaurav Gupta’s latest collection, which seeks to challenge conventional bridalwear by translating the brand’s signature sculptural aesthetic into softer silhouettes, offering a fresh interpretation of modern Indian bridal dressing.
Availability
The Light Song’26 collection is now available at Gaurav Gupta stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Designer’s Comment
Gaurav Gupta said, “Sara has a very distinct personality, and I think that comes through in the way she carries these looks. What I liked about this edition of The Bride Side is that we could explore different sides of the bridal wardrobe without making it about one particular idea of a bride. For me, bridal couture should have that freedom. You can draw from tradition, experiment with form and still create something that feels very personal to the woman wearing it.”
Historical Context
Over seven seasons, “The Bride Side” has featured personalities such as Tamannaah Bhatia, Banita Sandhu, Aditi Rao Hydari and Kriti Sanon, establishing it as a distinctive storytelling platform for the house.
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