Rohit Bal, the name is enough. Here are 5 reasons why –
- His aesthetic sense and his ability to create magnificent drama with textiles are only getting better and better with each collection. There is no room for déjà vu! His finale show at the India Couture week was an interpretation of absolute beauty in its purest form, where the Kashmir boy re-imagined the stunning flowers of the Valley in artistic techniques inspired by the botanical paintings of the Renaissance period.
- Bal’s signature flair and uncanny acumen for fantasy, drama, lavish opulent glamour, and his richly crafted designs can match any star appeal. His latest collection titled Guldastah recreates the beauty of the treasures of the natural world through different techniques. Thread embroidery to gold wire and zardozi used to create sunflowers, poppies, tulips, peonies and exotic birds like the pink flamingos were stunning in their visual appeal.
- The lavishness of his show production put together with consummate attention to detail and passion are a theatrical treat – opera like – with a grandeur that combines the talents of a master filmmaker and a Renaissance painter.
- His shows are houseful and attended by the cities who’s who, spotted at the ICW Finale were Robert Varda, Preeti Paul, Romi Chopra, Rajiv Sethi, Samar S Jodha and a host of A-list designers.
- The designer has his own star allure that can match the glamour of a film star on the ramp, by the end of the show, his infectious joie de vivre has everyone on their feet dancing to his tune.
