Nargis dazzled the runway in a golden lehenga at the India Bridal Fashion Week
New Delhi:
American-origin actress NargisFakhri, who turned a royal bride for designer duo Ashima andLeena on the day four of India Bridal Fashion Week, expressedher desire to dress up like an Indian bride for her wedding.
The 33-year-old Rockstar actress dazzled the runway ina golden lehenga teamed with meenakri choli.She kept her wavy hair on one side of the shoulder,showed off her huge maang-tikka.
"I have no plans of tying the knot anytime soon. But whenI will get married, I will definitely wear an India weddingdress. It will be something like what I wore today. I reallyliked the way these two ladies (Ashima and Leena) designed myoutfit," Nargis told PTI.
The actress is born to a Pakistani father and Chezmother.For the first time the designer duo have moved away fromtheir blingy style and presented a subtle yet festivecollection.
It was inspired by Delhi's age old culture and traditionsinherited from timeless Mughal era grace.The show began with an introduction to Delhi's historyafter which the models walked the ramp barefoot showcasingtoday's contemporary bride.
The saris, dhoti-pants, floor length anarkalis, lehengasand shararas were in the hues of metallic gold, pink, green,turquoise, orange and bronze.
"Since we are born and brought up in Delhi, we are highlyinspired by its rich and varied culture. We have gone back tothe history and re-interpret them on the fabric in terms ofthread work and shades. I also read a lot about Delhi and poetMirza Ghalib," Leena said.
The 33-year-old Rockstar actress dazzled the runway ina golden lehenga teamed with meenakri choli.She kept her wavy hair on one side of the shoulder,showed off her huge maang-tikka.
"I have no plans of tying the knot anytime soon. But whenI will get married, I will definitely wear an India weddingdress. It will be something like what I wore today. I reallyliked the way these two ladies (Ashima and Leena) designed myoutfit," Nargis told PTI.
The actress is born to a Pakistani father and Chezmother.For the first time the designer duo have moved away fromtheir blingy style and presented a subtle yet festivecollection.
It was inspired by Delhi's age old culture and traditionsinherited from timeless Mughal era grace.The show began with an introduction to Delhi's historyafter which the models walked the ramp barefoot showcasingtoday's contemporary bride.
The saris, dhoti-pants, floor length anarkalis, lehengasand shararas were in the hues of metallic gold, pink, green,turquoise, orange and bronze.
"Since we are born and brought up in Delhi, we are highlyinspired by its rich and varied culture. We have gone back tothe history and re-interpret them on the fabric in terms ofthread work and shades. I also read a lot about Delhi and poetMirza Ghalib," Leena said.