Bhumi Pednekar brings back the magic of ‘The Royals’ for Ritu Kumar

A true fashion trailblazer of the season, Bhumi Pednekar recently turned muse for veteran designer Ritu Kumar and graced the ramp in a detailed beige lehenga that had a dreamy vision spread all over it. Encapsulating the perfect blend of classic elegance with a hint of modern glam, the powerful duo took us back to the sets of ‘The Royals’, leaving us with a nostalgic traditional charm.

Presenting her latest collection, ‘Threads of Time’, Ritu Kumar honoured the craft and memory and brought a fashion-forward palette to the ramp. The ace designer has been part of the fashion world for more than five decades now. By putting Bhumi Pednekar as the face of her showcase, she proved why she’s still thriving in the glam world, as Bhumi walked the ramp with utmost confidence and exuded the right amount of drama.

Bhumi’s showstopping look featured a beige lehenga with soft brown undertones and came in with a meticulous threadwork aura, blended with delicate embellishment. The detailing on the plunging sleeveless blouse with a cropped hemline is a classic Ritu Kumar style, which was completed with fine embroidery and a statement lace border.The A-line lehenga skirt boasted a sequined waistband and hand-embroidered floral motifs dipped in gold and brown hues, which also came with a shimmery gota patti border.

Ditching the usual dupatta show, Ritu Kumar made sure to end the look with a bang and instead opted for an opulent cape jacket. But this blooming cape is not your usual style, as it features an open front with side slits and has a dramatic flared tail at the back.

Adding more sparkles to the look, she accessorised the contemporary lehenga with a statement emerald-diamond choker set and a pair of matching earrings. Carrying a luminous makeup avatar with bold berry-toned lips and flushed cheeks, she went all out in glam with her beauty tricks and managed to find an overall balance.Ritu Kumar reimagined legacy with her ‘Threads of Time’ collection and brought in a sleek blend of traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs. The showcase bridges the designer’s decades-spanning bequest with a modish twist added by her son, Amrish Kumar. The collection had corset detailing, fusion-printed silks, sheer detailing, micro florals, and crystal embellishments that celebrated her five decades of fashion journey and a vision of how things evolve and what they can become.