Designer Notes - SHYAMAL AND BHUMIKA

Shyamal and Bhumika moved onto a regal bridal traditional path.  There was a lot of majesty, colour and regal glamour in the collection called " Bejewelled" for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2010. Here was clothing of the Maharajas which was surrounded by grandeur in days of yore. 

I am in awe of this collection especially the menswear.  It ranged from ornate velvet or brocade sherwanis, kurtas, with heavy zardozi work teamed with impressive velvet opulent glittering shawls. Detailing like jewelled buttons, armlets, turbans added to the royal look of an era that was known for its glitz and glamour.

The gorgeous bridal wear for women included velvet lehengas, and dupattas, deep red sari with black velvet shawl







music directors  Sulaiman in a blue heavily embroidered sherwani. 



music directors Salim and in a red dhoti salwar and cream bundgala


















Show stopper singer, Sunidhi Chauhan in a splendid red and green sari glittering with gold embroidery and worn with a gold choli. 

















Dramatic red chiffon sari with gold work worn with a long sleeved gold blouse.



Pictures courtesy of shyamal & bhumika


About -  Bhumika and Shyamal Shodhan started off in fashion in the year 2000 in the western city of Ahmedabad, India.Bhumika’s passion for textiles and fashion led her to study fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology.They together established the label SHYAMAL & BHUMIKA shortly after.The Designers were nominated for Best Indian Wear at the Marie Claire India Fashion Awards 2008 in New Delhi. 

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