Rahul Mishra’s Couture Debut

 

 

Rahul Mishra, AICW 2015, Photography: FDCI

International Woolmark prize winner, Rahul Mishra has his Indian couture debut yesterday. His collection was aimed at the contemporising the bridal trousseau for the busy, multi-tasking, modern woman/bride and was inspired by the tree of life.

Rahul Mishra: Woolmark Prize Winner 2014

 

Rahul Mishra WIFW AW 2014

The 2014 winner of the prize that launched 1,000 designers (okay well not quite) …the internationally coveted Woolmark prize was awarded this year to Indian designer, Rahul Mishra. The prize has been credited with turning previous winners such as Giorgio Armani into household names.

Rahul Mishra WIFW AW 2014

The Woolmark body and awarding panel said of Rahul’s collection that one of the reasons his stood out amongst the other entrants were his innovative approach to wool as a Summer fibre was refreshing. They also admired his use of merino wool as a yarn for exquisitely detailed embroideries.

Be Young with Payal Pratap and Rahul Mishra

Design by Payal Pratap

Payal Pratap and Rahul Mishara’s presentations were sponsored by Fiama Di Wills, the Indian beauty product giant.  Under the theme ‘Be Young’ both collections pined for yesteryear.

Payal Pratap’s collection was subtitled ‘Opening my Grandmother’s Trunk’

Beauty and Fashion Bonds

Fiama Di Wills, the beauty product giant and sponsor of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2013, announced the designers they will sponsor this season: Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap Singh, wife of esteemed Indian fashion designer, Rajesh Pratap Singh.