On day 2 of the second edition of FDCI's Digital India Couture Week, Gaurav Gupta showcased his new collection ‘Universal Love’. As the name suggests, the collection celebrates love in all its forms. The couturier is known for his 3D silhouettes with drama and intricate detailing that flatter women of all sizes. His recent introduction of Gaurav Gupta Man encompasses the idea of a suave and sophisticated gentleman
Championing inclusivity, the creations featured the designer signature sci-fi masterpieces that bring together couture and gorgeous garment architecture. With an array of silhouettes and colours, the collection extends the idea of inclusivity to all genders, body types and identities. Leaning towards a colour palette of blue, black, maroon and hints of cream the pieces, Gupta draws inspiration from the expansiveness and grandeur of the cosmos—the brilliance of a million stars, the movement of planets, glittering meteor showers and comets.
Featuring womenswear and menswear, the women's line-up includes exquisite ball gowns with multi-layered skirts, sheer and mesh detailing along with embroidery to bring the couture to life. Crafter in silk crepe, organza, silk dupion, silk georgettes, and tulle, the collection glitters in a celestial palette of space greys, midnight blues, brilliant violets, soft pinks, and gleaming golds.
For Gaurav Gupta Man, the collection consists of sultry tuxedos in stark black and white, night teal and Neptune blue with lines running across jackets forming new constellations detailed with sharp metallic accents meticulously sculpted on velvet tuxedos and exaggerated flared trousers.
The stellar collection is crafted to make heads turn at celebrations of every kind.