Day 1 India Bridal Fashion Week 2013

The much awaited India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 has commenced. The ramp saw gorgeous designs and creations on the very first day of the India Bridal Fashion Week 2013. JJ Valaya opened the first day of the IBFW 2013 with ‘The Maharaja of Madrid' collection. ‘The Maharaja of Madrid' is a collection by JJ Valaya and also showcased 'To Die For' is a collection by designer duo, Shantanu and Nikhil.

Both the designers set an ambiance of the Mughal era. For showcasing JJ Valaya's collection, big white royal umbrellas were set which depicted the scene of some king's court, with models sitting on the thrones wearing white ensembles and chunky Indian jewellery, like king and queens of Mughal Era. Apart from showcasing his collection at India Bridal Fashion Week, JJ Valaya also tried something different. The models presented his collection and dancers on the background performed Kathak dance in synchronization with another dancer, who in a red evening gown, did a Spanish foot tapping dance.

His collection is divided into 5 sub-inspirations and is an amalgamation of Spanish and Indian elements. The first section of JJ Valaya's 'The Maharaja of Madrid' collection was inspired by lace, traditional lehengas, sherwanis with bandh galla, sarees etc. Even fringed shawls of Spain, bolero jackets and big floral, jacquard embroidered lehengas inspired by Spanish tradition were really seen beautifully blended with Indian attires. Floor sweeping, long spaghetti strapped dress with a criss-cross back added a different glam to the show.

Even Shantanu and Nikhil's 'To Die For' collection focussed on the soft and beautiful bride who always embraces everything feminine and dotes on chic and contemporary fashion.

Check out the bridal collection from Day 1 of IBFW 2013:

Velvet

Velvet lehengas, high low hem anarkalis, short churidar, sharara, bandh gala sherwani were shown by JJ Valaya at the opening of Day 1 at IIJW 2013.

Kabir Bedi

Kabir Bedi was one of the showstoppers for the JJ Valaya's Maharaja of Madrid collection at IBFW 2013, Day 1.

In Sherwani

Kabir bedi walked the ramp in royal, long, velvet sherwani with heavy intricate gold work all over, together with thread work at hems and borders. He accessorised with turban and kali.

Kangna Ranaut

She was another showstopper for JJ Valaya at Day 1 of IBFW 2013. Kangna wore a floor sweeping lehenga in gold work, with the incorporation of paisley patterns.

Accessories

Kangna accessorised the look with emerald, ruby and pearl jewellery. The head was wrapped up with a scarf. Red bangles and winged eye makeup completed this look.

JJ Valaya

The man behind the Maharaja of Madrid collection walked with his two showstoppers, Kabir Bedi and Kangna Ranaut.

Shantanu & Nikhil

The designer duo presented theircontemporary couture lines for the modern Indian bride. A model showcasing Fall WInter 2013 Collection.

Black & Golden Lehenga

Shantanu & Nikhil added a stylish touch to the Indian bridal attire. This black and golden floor length gown has golden frills which makes it look all the more gorgeous.

Red Lehenga

This red lehenga has intricate red thread work in the bottom. It has been teamed up with a high low hem golden crop blouse.

Golden Gown

This golden gown has silk frills on the bottom and also has golden petals on it. The perfect wedding gown for the modern bride!

Red Lehenga With Golden Jacket

This red lehenga has been teamed up with a golden jacket. The lehenga as well as jacket has golden leaf pattern on them. The pleated collar of the jacket gave a vintage touch to the outfit.

White Embellished Jumpsuit

This is another creation by Shantanu & Nikhil. The white jumpsuit has intricate gold leaves on it.

Yellow & Charcoal Black Lehenga

Shantanu & Nikhil's To Die For collection at Day 1 of IBFW 2013 even had bright colours like yellow!

Yellow Ocher Suit

This looks like a Georgette suit which has been accessorised with a matching silk obe belt.

Red Gown

The red gown has a heavy golden bodice which makes it look perfect for the wedding season!

Yellow Skirt & Printed Blouse

The yellow skirt has silver work in the borders and has been teamed up with a printed bandh galla blouse.

Sahar Biniaz

This sheer golden gown is shining bright like the sun on Miss Canada! The bottom of the showstopper's gown has peach coloured net frills which look different.

Black & Golden Gown

This black gown has a heavily embroidered bodice. The golden, red and patch work on the bodice of the gown looks stylish.

Bandh Gala Sherwani

It is from Shantanu & Nikhil's To Die For Collection which was showcased on Day 1 of the ongoing IBFW 2013. The printed sherwani looks bright and colourful.