Mythical Bridal Collection by Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar is the undisputed queen of the Indian fashion industry and her designs offer a perfect blend elegance and sophistication. Her unique style is a reflection of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The veteran designer has been instrumental in helping the Indian fashion industry to grow from its nascency to the present form. A number of celebrity brides as well as Miss India contestants have flaunted her dresses designed in rich fabrics like silk, georgette and crepe with intricate embellishments, thread work and stunning colours.
She began her career almost fifty years ago in a small village near Kolkata and she has her outlets in most of the cities in India. Her boutiques offer a wide range of Indian and western apparel. Her designs are a fusion of traditional Indian artistry with contemporary fashion and the results are always gorgeous. Her royal bridal collection can easily give you the Maharani look. Isn’t it a great idea to look like a Queen?
Here are some of her beautiful collections:
All images courtesy: Ritu Kumar
She has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government this year and it’s for the first time that an Indian designer has been accorded a Padma award. She has acted like a catalyst in reviving the ancient Indian traditions in textile and art and she gives the entire credit to the weavers and craftsmen who have worked silently and tirelessly to make it possible. She has received a number of other awards which include ‘Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award’ and ‘Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres’ or ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ by the French government.