FDCI India Couture Week: Hair & Makeup RoundUp
New Delhi witnessed yet another sparkling display of India’s affinity for luxurious fashion with the latest edition of FDCI India Couture Week held at Taj Palace, Chanakyapuri. The country’s top couturiers were as usual on top of their game and delivered a spectacular show over five days that defined the aesthetic mood for modern-day bridal and occasion wear. By Rakhi Jerly
As glossy as Indian couture design can be, this year we noticed a refreshing restraint in all things that sparkle. The glimmer and glamour were never lacking, but the ensembles on-ramp exuded an effortless classic elegance that was pleasant to the eyes. The theme extended to the hair and makeup too – with clean skin, glowing naturally and just hints of shimmer on eyes and up cheekbones.
With M.A.C Cosmetics as the official makeup partner of the event, Sonic Sarwate (M.A.C Global Artist) and Navneet Josan (M.A.C National Artist) helmed the responsibility for setting hair and makeup trends on the ramp, in sync with the designers’ vision. From Pankaj and Nidhi on Day 1 to Tarun Tahiliani at the Grand Finale, the year’s natural and wearable trends were evident in the models’ styling – seamlessly allowing the outfits to get all that deserved attention.
Ponytails and smoothed-back hair in varying styles were favourites in the hair department, while flowers and jewelled trinkets played the role of accessories perfectly. Suneet Varma presented the models with graceful halos of baby’s breath peaking from behind their heads while sparkling crystals were seen woven into the updos on Falguni Shane Peacock models. Many celebrity showstoppers including Kriti Sanon and Sara Ali Khan wore their gorgeous locks open in natural waves too.
The bold red statement lips were the popular makeup trend – and soft pastel hues with subtle warm highlighters on the cheek. Glitter was used – but carefully – on the eyes or as a shimmering lip stain to stand in perfect contrast to the naturally glowing dewy skin. The blushed cheeks with a golden glow were prominent on Sulakshana Monga models, while Shyamal and Bhumika models had a sparkle of glitter on the inner corners of the eyes.
