‘India enchanted’ in Paris

A mind-blowing collection crafted by Manish Arora and Amrapali Jewels bedazzled the international audience at the Paris Fashion Week recently. The collection was a fabulous union of Manish Arora’s cutting edge sense of style combined with Amrapali’s finesse in crafted fine jewelry. Called ‘India Enchanted’, the designs were inspired by the decadence of royal Indian lineage. Bold and bright in character, tigers and antelopes are adorned with hand painted enameling and vibrant gemstones, bringing alive the magnificence of Indian heritage.

Antique jewelry from Amrapali’s archives are fused with an incredible contemporary pastel colour palette, bringing to life traditional pieces like the hand mirror and utility belt, through the use of 18 carat gold plating and traditional Meenakari settings of stone and crystal. Faceted structures are incorporated into ornate jewels, demonstrating the high level of precision and meticulous craftsmanship required to create this superbly unique collection.

Known for his stint as the creative director at Pacco Rabanne and a distinguished member of the French Federation of Pret-a-Porter in Paris, Manish Arora has created some exceptional pieces of works though unique collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry from MAC cosmetics, to Swarovski, Disney, Pommery Champagne and many others. His collections are also favourite among international celebrities such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, MIA and Katy Perry to name a few.

Amrapali’s creations are incredibly popular amongst some of the most powerful people in the world, from the Queen of Bhutan, to former Prime Minister of Israel, to top celeb like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Halle Berry, Jenifer Lopez, Beyonce and Bollywood stars Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Rekha.