Jacqueline, Riddhima walk the ramp for Isha Jajodia at India Couture Week 2024

Jacqueline Fernandez and entrepreneur Riddhima Kapoor Sahni turned muses for Isha Jajodia’s latest collection ‘Roseroom, which she showcased on the second day of the Hyundai FDCI India Couture Week in New Delhi.

The collection was filled with intricate designs and ranged from sarees to gowns, depicting miniature embroidery, rhinestones and floral work. Inspired by the grandeur of French architectural landmarks with a blend of modern feminine strength, the designer managed to bring the essence of the same in the attires. Fernandez, 38, took to the runway in a black embroidered mermaid gown adorned with a black veil stretching behind. She completed the look with a massive stone necklace and a high bun.

Sharing her experience of walking for Jajodia, she said, “I love her work. I’ve been wearing her beautiful dresses, sarees, and gowns for a very long time. I’m a fan of hers.”

Sahni, 43, walked in an ivory lehenga with a floral design and pearl beads on it. “It was surreal and the most amazing experience. Isha’s (Jajodia) is a friend and when she asked me to walk for her, I was just over-excited and I knew she would put me in something that is very down my street.”

Meanwhile, designer Suneet Varma made a stunning impact on the second day as his collection, Nazm, left a lasting impression. The show began with a nazm, recited by Varma’s mother, Indira Varma, setting a poetic tone for the evening. The collection drew inspiration from the music of the seventies and eighties, an era close to Varma’s heart.

“It’s actually inspired by music from the seventies and eighties in particular since that’s the era I grew up in and have always loved,” Varma said. — Agencies