Mehraab makes a Royal Presence at Gentlemen's Club Fashion Event in Chandigarh

School News Network

Chandigarh, December 20 2017

Presented an exclusive preview of the astonishing menswear pieces epitomizing the design story of luxury wear brand ‘Mehraab’ by designer duo Arun Ahuja and John Marya. The show was part of Gentlemen’s Club 4.0 event held at Hotel Hyatt in Chandigarh. On the second day of luxury art and fashion event, the visionary artist duo presented 40 garments through a fashion show that saw the label’s endeavour to translate traditional craft into effortless beauty.

The collection showcased the celebratory amalgamation of the classic, with the designer’s signature contemporary touch. It renewed the vintage charm of a bygone era through a design story of velvet, zardosi inspired by ‘Nawabs’, hand embroidery with Victorian influence and woven blend of ikkat and gold along with highlights of fur. Handcrafted in varied hues, the collection was a classic compilation of well-tailored and embroidered kurta-salwars, bandhgalas, kurta-bandis along with drape and long jackets showcasing an enchanting fusion of urban and tradition. The evening also saw the limited edition of the laptop and i-pad bags and shoes soaked in the royalty of French paisley being displayed.

Designers Arun Ahuja and John Marya along with Models during the show at Hotel Hyatt in Chandigarh.

Speaking about the experience, Arun Ahuja said, “I am amazed by the energy and the love the City Beautiful has shown to our work. This has given us a reason to make a major comeback soon."

"I think, our idea to let the fashionistas of Chandigarh know our unconventional approach to motifs and silhouettes’ has worked and the evening was a proof of the same," Ahuja added.

John Marya said, “We are thrilled with the response of the audience. It gives us immense pride to see how far we have all come today. Gentlemen’s Club is a microcosm of what we have to offer the world.” Directed by Ketan Bhatia and styled by Harsh Khullar the fashion saga saw India’s leading models including Mudit Malhotra, Saud Khan, Suraj Dhalia and Dushyant Singh Raghuvanshi walking the ramp. Deepinder Patwalia and Bharat Talwar walked the ramp celebrating the timeless tale and Sibal family was spotted in the front row. Curated by Smriti Puri  and Poonam Puri, Gentlemen’s Club is an art and fashion event that treasures inimitable experience for men blended around bespoke, desirable and equally accessible trends.