The dunes, mountains, structure, water our bodies, and razzmatazz of Dubai have discovered illustration in a brand new type. These have been interpreted by couturier Gaurav Gupta in his quintessential model in a capsule collection that could be a collaboration between him and Dubai Economy and Tourism.
The launch occurred over the weekend at Gaurav Gupta’s three-storey boutique in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. The Dubai-inspired collection options 5 grand items, every impressed by the area’s numerous features.
Silver Pearl Gown
The creations are exhibited at the flagship retailer with applicable mild and music to match the theme. The Silver Pearl Gown, for instance, enjoys pleasure of place in a cove of its personal. The flooring has touches of silver that painting water and is accompanied by the mild sound of the sea taking part in in the background. With its breastplate and summary embroidery, the stellar robe represents the arches of the historic districts and the fluidity of water reflections round Dubai creek.
The strategies integrated embrace steel sculpting and “our newer ways of sequinning micro crystals, micro glass beads, newer kinds of swirls sculpting, petal sculpting, and intricate micro bead embroidery,” explains Guarav.
This is the first time that Dubai Economy and Tourism has collaborated with an Indian designer for a style capsule
Gaurav’s experiences in the megacity have additionally seeped into the creations. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism took the designer on an exploratory journey throughout the metropolis to assist him perceive its tradition and futuristic developments. “I have been going to Dubai for 25 years. Whenever I go there, I visit the beautiful restaurants, friends houses, etc. But there is so much more to discover. I went to the sand dunes, saw silver lizards swimming in the dunes, met the dancers and discovered their cultural heritage,” says Gaurav, who took two months to finish this edit after his “inspirational trip”. The Museum of Future — the place a robotic shook fingers with him and made him espresso, sky diving over the Palm Jumeirah, and deep sea diving at Nemo Diving Centre additionally function on his checklist of favorite issues to do in Dubai.
The golden dunes and their contours, shifting desert winds, and the dance of mild on these stretches of sand, captivated Gaurav and helped form the Wave-Sculpted Sand Gown. His signature sculpting model with its curves and folds showcases the rhythm of the desert.
Moondust Dusk Gown
At the rugged mountains of Hatta, Gaurav was taken in by the manner the fading mild brushed towards the rock, turning its earthy tones right into a tender, ethereal blush. The Dusk Sculpted Gown — wealthy with 1000’s of hand-placed crystals — captures this fleeting interaction of mild and stone. Another inspiration from Hatta, the Celestial Prism Gown includes a petal-like neckline that’s reminiscent of the first mild cresting over the peaks.
The winding alleyways of Al Seef, bustling with historical past and life, discover themselves in the Moondust Dusk Gown. With its sculpted layers, the robe displays the undulating curves of Al Seef’s conventional structure. The moondust embroidery represents the historical stones shimmering beneath the night time sky. It is a robe that honours the previous whereas embracing the transformative energy of the current.
Wave Sculpted Sand Gown
“Creating this capsule collection was a meditative process, an exploration of form, movement, and the essence of Dubai’s identity. Every stitch, every sculpted detail, carries the energy of a city that thrives on transformation and grandeur, much like our designs. Dubai has always been a place where the impossible becomes a reality, and we wanted this collection to embody that audacity – to be a meeting point between history and the future, between craftsmanship and innovation,” he provides.
This is the first time ever that we have now collaborated on a style capsule, says Bader Ali Habib, director of Proximity Markets at Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai). He believes that style has the energy to unite individuals; India is a giant marketplace for Dubai.
“Gaurav is known for futurism. In Dubai we also talk about the future. In terms of AI, technology, and sustainability, this echoes with our vision,” says Bader.
Celestial Prism Gown
“The collaboration with Gaurav celebrates the shared cultural heritage and ties between Dubai and India, expressed through the medium of fashion and style. This partnership strengthens creative connections and reinforces Dubai’s position as a premium lifestyle destination. It demonstrates the commitment to shaping Dubai as a progressive, sustainable fashion hub where tradition and innovation converge, driving global trends and setting standards for the future of fashion,” says Bader.
The Dubai-inspired capsule collection is now obtainable on order at choose Gaurav Gupta shops throughout India. The collection can even be obtainable on-line on www.gauravguptastudio.com
Bader Ali Habib, director of Proximity Markets at Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai) with Gaurav Gupta
Published – February 18, 2025 02:35 pm IST
