Rakul Preet Singh wanted to incorporate her culture and roots in her look.
Styled by fashion designer Arpita Mehta, Rakul Preet Singh's burnt orange and pink ensemble that she adorned for her mehendi ceremony was inspired by the world of phulkari.
Rakul Preet Singh was a 'happy' bride and her smile in the dreamy wedding pictures said it all. Every function and ceremony held by power couple Rakul and Jackky Bhagnani exuded love and togetherness.
After sharing a couple of pictures from her wedding and sangeet on social media, Rakul posted a series of fun-filled snaps from her mehendi ceremony held in Goa. Vibrant shades of hot pink filled the colorful evening with lots of love and laughter.
“For Rakul, incorporating her culture and roots into her look was paramount. As a Sikh Punjabi girl, we were inspired by the beautiful world of phulkari to create a truly enchanting ensemble,” expresses fashion designer Arpita Mehta, who designed this unique piece for Rakul.
Reviving the traditional art form, phulkari, the outfit designed for Rakul featured a burnt orange and pink ensemble, adorned with geometric floral phulkari motifs.
Adding vibrancy to her overall look was the elaborate hand-embroidered cape, complemented by a corset blouse and pleated skirt.
Blending classic traditions with modern silhouettes has always been Arpita Mehta's style and she celebrated both perfectly with Rakul's mehendi outfit. The complex embroidery work took a total of 680 hours to complete. The lehenga features phulkari inspired embroidery using a combination of pink and orange sindhoori thread mixed with gold Kasab and cutdana, along with mirror work, adding a touch of opulence and cultural richness to Rakul's outfit.
“Our intention was to create a stunning ensemble, perfect for a mehendi ceremony, infusing the richness of our heritage with contemporary style. We spent months perfecting this custom look, meticulously testing embroidery and conducting mock fittings to ensure every detail was flawless,” says Arpita, adding, “This ensemble not only celebrates Rakul's heritage but also showcases craftsmanship and innovation, making it a truly unique model. and memorable creation for your special occasion.”
Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Ami Patel, Rakul's minimalist yet stunning makeup was done by Salim Sayed and her traditional long braid was styled by hairstylist Aliya Shaik. Her hairstyle was adorned with polki motif hairpins, a floral veil wrapped around the braid and a floral maang tika.
Taking to Instagram, Rakul Preet Singh thanked Arpita Mehta for designing the opulent piece. She wrote: Adding color to my life. Thank you @arpita_mehta for designing the most beautiful outfit, reviving phulkari and adding your magic to it.”
Rakul further thanked fashion designer Kunal Rawal, who had designed Jackky's mehendi outfit. She said: Thank you @kunalrawaldstress for capturing the mood of the occasion so well through your outfit. “I couldn't have asked for anything better.”
