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Bridal couture remains a space where history, culture and personal expression meet. Designers continue to explore this intersection, reinterpreting
heritage through modern silhouettes and textures. At the recent Laam Fashion Week, Hussain Rehar presented one such vision. Nargis – A Bridal
Showcase, themed Heritage in Bloom, took place in the colonial-era halls of Islamia College, Lahore. With its red-brick façades and Indo-Saracenic
architecture, the venue became a dialogue between memory and modernity. The collection revisits South Asian bridal traditions with a contemporary lens. Deep crimson velvets, hand-embroidered silks and gold accents reflect time-honoured techniques while reshaping classic silhouettes. Each look brings together heritage motifs with modern cuts, bringing centuries of craft into a contemporary frame. Styling, makeup and accessories complete the vision, telling stories of love, legacy and the evolving language of South Asian weddings. This week, You! takes a look at some of these pieces…
A crimson bridal A-line lehenga in raw silk and net, heavy with zardozi, dabka, nakshi and resham florals. The dense-bordered hem matches a fully embellished choli and a thick net dupatta draped sari-style. Antique gold accents against surkh laal anchor the look, paired with an ornate potli and traditional jewellery.
Embroidered with intricate gold zardozi,
this white lehenga choli forms floral motifs
from hem to blouse. The soft tulle skirt pairs with a net dupatta edged in subtle gold.
Red floral kaliras and a statement necklace complete the refined, traditional ensemble.
Deep maroon kalidaar falls into a wide, sweeping ghera, with vertical gota lines
running down each panel and a chevron zari finish at the hem. The fitted, long-sleeved bodice is hand-embellished and paired with a matching dupatta. Worn with a churidar, it carries the grace of a traditional mehfil while allowing easy movement.
A mustard gold lehenga in silk features zardozi, gota-patti and floral
motifs. The deep brown velvet choli carries mirror and stone embellishments, while a black dupatta with gold
embroidery completes the set. Red floral
kaliras and
potli bag finish the
ensemble, merging
bridal grandeur with
subtle modernity.
This metallic silver sari hugs the body, edged with crystal and beadwork, while the blouse is hand-embellished. Styled with a bold red hair flower, the look merges traditional silk draping with modern detailing.
This surkh red chiffon sari pairs with a fitted
short-sleeved choli dense with gold zardozi,
creating an armour-like bodice. The pallu drapes softly over the head, while floral wrist corsages and a half-moon potli introduce bold accents.
The look relies on texture and embellishment rather than volume for impact.
Structured high-neck jacket in antique gold
brocade features paisley and floral motifs, sharp shoulders and a nipped-in waist. Paired with scarlet dhoti-style pants, the contrast balances ornate
textures with relaxed drape, merging vintage court styling with
contemporary polish.
Deep emerald velvet forms the dupatta, paired with a rich brown lehenga finished with gota-patti and resham paisley and floral work along the hem. The choli carries a square neckline, giving the outfit a sharper, modern edge against the classic embroidery.
CREDITS:
Text: Wallia Khairi l Designer: Hussain Rehar l Show Director: Fahad Hussayn
Makeup: Nabila’s l Photography: Syed Hussain Jamal l Coordination: Lotus
