'Rivaayat' by Meera and Rohit Aggarwal at LFW 2012

'Rivaayat' by Meera and Rohit Aggarwal at LFW 2012

Designer duo Meera and Rohit Aggarwal presented their newest collection titled 'Mehr-un-Neesa' on Day-3 of the Lakme Fashion Week 2012 at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on Sunday, August 5.
The Winter/Festive 2012 collection for their label Rivaayat was inspired by Shah Jahan's wife Mumtaz Mahal who was known throughout the land for her exquisite beauty.

 Meera

A total of eleven looks were presented, all Indian traditional wear, including saris, lehengas, skirts with kalidaar and anarkali tops made from silks, net and other woven materials from India.
Bright festive colors and embellished - sequins, bead work and rich embroidery - added to the regal touch.
exclusive scoop on the collection from the designers:
What is the inspiration behind your creations?
"Age-old traditions locked in the most modest creations of artwork in India fueled the central idea of our creation. We gained inspiration from all facets of Indian culture, be it the Rajasthani handicrafts, Hyderabad's beautiful Zari work, the intricate mirror-work of Gujarat, the stunning Bagh Phulkari of Punjab. All these became cornerstones in our research for this collection.
"We are much inspired by the grandeur of old and royal India, and we like to showcase that through our exclusive works. For example, when it comes to clothing, we like to use the Bagh Phulkari work, that is on the verge of getting extinct, from the rural Punjab in Pakistan, mirror-work from Gujarat, Zari work from Hyderabad, the bright Gota embroidery from Rajasthan.
"Similarly, our jewelery is fusion work from different parts of the country. We like to make very unique and distinctive creations. We just want to stay true to our tagline – tradition unfurled."

Designers Meera and Rohit Aggarwal take the bow at their fashion show during the Lakme Fashion Week 2012 at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on Sunday, August 5. Photo Credit: sawfnews.com

Give us the wish list film and sport stars that you would like to dress?
"Film Star Rekha is someone we'd love to dress up, simply because she can carry the feel of this collection with perfection. She's amazingly rooted in her innate Indian andaaz. While being a stunning woman, she has created a unique niche for herself as both an actress and a star!
"Sonam Kapoor and Vidya Balan are some more names who can carry our collection with elegance."