Rani Mukerji, Sabyasachi Flag Off India Couture Week 2014

 Rani Mukerji, Sabyasachi Flag Off India Couture Week 2014 

Rani Mukerji also revealed that she will be sporting Sabyasachi outfits for Mardaani’s promotions.

With the runway having the setting of a luxury train and Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji adorning the front row, ace fashion designer Sabyasachi today flagged off the India Couture Week here.

Entitled ‘Ferozabad’, the collection had the old-world charm of the city of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Sabyasachi’s muse Rani, who wore a beige embellished zardozi saree, did most of the talking on behalf of the designer as he was unwell.

“I feel really emotional seeing his collection. I hope that’s a good thing. I really enjoyed watching his collection.

“One could see the hard work, the blood and sweat he has put into every outfit.

“Every show of Sabyasachi is different,” Rani told reporters here when asked about the show.

The ramp was decorated like the compartment of a luxury train and the designer beautifully depicted the humdrum of a train journey.

Models sashayed down the ramp wearing sarees teamed with high-neck blouses, anarkalis, lehengas and shararas.

Sabyasachi also brought the rugged look of men on the ramp as they dazzled the runway in bandhgalas, embroidered trousers and khadi coats.

Rani, whose wedding lehenga was also designed by Sabyasachi, said she was awestruck by his collection and had asked the designer to lend her some for the promotions of her upcoming film, ‘Mardaani’.

“I was telling Sabya that I would be sporting his outfits for Mardaani’s promotions.”

“He is like my brother and good friend,” said Rani, who has worn his collection in films like ‘Babul’ and ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’.

The six-day fashion extravaganza will see nine of the country’s top designers — Anamika Khanna, Anju Modi, Gaurav Gupta, Manish Arora, Manish Malhotra, Monisha Jaising, Rina Dhaka, Rohit Bal and Varun Bahl — showcasing their work.

Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers is the title sponsor this year and its designer jewellery collection is seen on the ICW runway.

 Rani Mukerji, Sabyasachi Flag Off India Couture Week 2014