Fashions wearing conventional Indian lehenga, a creation of glittering quick shirt and lavish floor-length skirt, pose on the 2nd Annual Desi Look Trend Present from the Bollywood phase, at Secrets and techniques Lounge in Jamaica, Queens, on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Picture by Tangerine Clarke
The Secrets and techniques Lounge in Queens rolled out the red-carpet on Saturday, Sept.21 to welcome a group of stylish genuine Indian apparel on the 2nd Annual Desi Look Trend Present in opposition to a colourful backdrop, designed lighting.
The spacious 171-07 Jamaica Ave. venue was adorned with Indian floral garlands, and Indian music, that introduced collectively companions Naya Andaaz Productions, Eugenia Ram, and designer Nash Want, for an evening of dazzled class that captivated an viewers, in two segments that traced the older and youthful generations of Indian cultural put on, and Bollywood kinds.
The red-carpet runway set the tone for the welcoming occasion, attended by dozens of patrons elegantly wearing Indian ensembles, who have been offered with a complimentary glass of champaign upon getting into the occasion.
The present opened with a variation of colourful Lehenga, also referred to as a ghagra, or lacha, a design of ankle-length skirt paired with a brief bodice, quick sleeve, and scarf, from the Indian subcontinent.
The embellished outfits, worn at weddings, and particular events saturated the runway in colours of crimson, blue, inexperienced, pink, white, beige, and burgundy.
Completely different patterns and kinds of conventional embroidery are used to brighten lehenga. Gota Patti embroidery is commonly used for festivals, and weddings. The gorgeous fashions accessorized the outfits with layers of gold jewellery, draped on their heads, noses, and fingers.
Proprietor of Desi Look, Eugenia Ram, advised Caribbean Life that the second annual occasion was deliberate with companions, “to carry the Indian tradition to the group and allow them to see what Queens has to supply.”
Ram stated that her present is a continuity of creativity and tradition. The creations have been handpicked by her for the present, bought throughout her journeys to India, and bought at “Desi Look.”
“They’re all totally different designs that symbolize the tradition of India, and our heritage as a result of we’re Indians. I needed to carry that out to the group to point out that our tradition is alive.
“I need folks to see that our tradition shouldn’t be dying, she stated including that the items are conventional Indian put on, known as Lehenga. Six items confirmed the trendy India and the opposite six showcased cultured India, which means the older technology meets the brand new technology, she defined.
“Showcasing alluring Indian fashions was a dream I had three years in the past after I visited India. I journey to India thrice yearly to pick fairly outfits.”
“That is my interest,” stated Ram, who herself was draped in a jeweled encrusted black lehenga – designed with a brief bodice, and paired with a flowing floor-length skirt.
“I really like all the pieces concerning the Indian tradition, from the dancing, the clothes, the meals, the music, all the pieces I really like, as a result of I’m Indian. I need to carry that out to the group,” stated Ram including, that she can also be enthusiastic about showcasing the outfits.
“I purchase these outfits and I carry them to my store. They’re totally different from one another, however they’re nonetheless all from the identical tradition,” she shared.
Pakistani Ambassador and Businessman, Saghir Khan, applauded the night’s occasion, saying, “my good pal Sebena invited me to this occasion. I believe it’s a tremendous occasion, of gorgeous girls and good clothes I believe all of us can have an exquisite time and we’ll take pleasure in tonight,” he stated.
Former Miss Immigrant USA- Guyana- 2024, Sebena Sankar, additionally fantastically wearing a marriage lehenga, did a superb job as host of the entertaining night. She was additionally sashed as the brand new Miss Impartial.
The viewers loved performances by dancer Lakeram Lall, Raisa Ghanzi, and Stomach Dancer Mio Takhashi respectively, together with infectious Indian music.
A Sari draping demonstration in 4 totally different kinds was carried out by Nash Want Designs to engaged and educate the viewers. This was adopted by a presentation of items to fashions by Rhonda Dixon and Eugenia Ram
Moreover, Japneet Singh, workplace of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, congratulated the group, and organizers of the style present for his or her contributions to Queens, whereas passing on the tradition to the subsequent technology.
He then offered Citations to proprietor of Secrets and techniques Lounge Nancy Chandarjeet, proprietor of Desi Look, Eugenia Ram, and officiator NeeRanjan Liliah.
The gorgeous fashions included, Naitram Singh, Raisa Ghazi, Shiveta Balram, Rebecca Esar, Sydney Sinanan, Amolya Dhanraj, Kassarenna Kajal Katwaroo, Lakeram Lall, Shriveta Balram, Suraiya Lal, Binesha Ahmad, Alicia Rampoop, Sarah Lall, Savanna Ava Gangoo.
