Blenders Pride Fashion Nights arrives in Hyderabad
A celebration of creative expression, glamour and above all ‘Pride’ with designer Archana Rao and showstopper Pragya Jaiswal
India, May, 2022: Blenders Pride Fashion Nights, a unique
travelling experiential property, arrived in the City of the Nizams – Hyderabad, celebrating the authentic spirit of the city through fashion and style. A
spirit that echoes with Pride and inspires the creators of today to become
icons of tomorrow. Hyderabad’s “Made of Nizami Glam” edition for Blenders Pride
Fashion Nights, brought together an eclectic evening that blended fashion,
culture and music, celebrating the glamour of the legendary Nizams with the
contemporary style of modern-day Hyderabad.
Romancing the city through the curated evening at the
urban chic Air Live, Gachibowli was Hyderabad-based designer Archana
Rao, whose ensembles drew inspiration from the
multicultural city and its colourful history. The designer collaborated
with Hyderabad born-and-raised singer Pranati Khanna aka Peekay, who brought
her indigenous roots with global influences on the forefront in a unique and
powerful live performance. A captivating musical experience curated by veteran Hyderabadi
music producer Murthovic, with diverse sounds and varied influences, further
enhanced the local flavour. The show drew to a finale with none other than
celebrated Telugu actor Pragya Jaiswal, who captivated the audience in a
beautiful ensemble by the designer. The “Made of Nizami Glam” edition of
Blenders Pride Fashion Nights was a charming revival of the city’s romanticism
and legacy, along with its espousal of modern glamour and artistry.
To set the tone of Nizami glamour at its finest, on the
one hand, each garment of Rao’s collection had subtle elements that elevated
each look – from embroidered collars to lace inserts, signature pressed flowers
and botanical 3D embroidery and structured pant suits to romantic flowy tulles
– designed to pay homage to the designer’s decade-long journey in design. And
on the other, much like the regal city, the show was accompanied by enchanting
live music. The upbeat set was a composition designed to narrate the spirit of
Hyderabad along with the flair of the designer. The evening was attended by the
city’s A-listers & influencers. The fashion walk truly left the guests mesmerized
& engaged.
Through this unique showcase of Pride encompassing
diverse talent across creative fields, Blenders Pride Fashion Nights 2022,
encourages everyone, especially youth at large to celebrate & take pride in
their authentic and individual journeys. The evening spotlighted individuals
who take Pride in their choices, are comfortable in their skin and, most
importantly, embrace their authentic selves – truly living a life that is ‘Made
of Pride’.
Talking about her curation, designer Archana Rao said, “India has immense local talent
and it’s heartening to associate with a property like Blenders Pride Fashion
Nights that celebrates and nurtures this talent across diverse creative fields.
My collection is an ode to Hyderabad through my journey as a designer. I am
excited to share my ‘Made of Pride’ story in the city that defines my work.”
On her association with Blenders Pride Fashion Nights,
actor Pragya Jaiswal said, “I am
excited to walk the ramp at Blenders Pride Fashion Nights, a platform that
celebrates local talent and culture. In my
journey as an actor, I’ve taken immense Pride in
following my heart and passion for acting. Today, my heart swells with Pride as
we all come together to celebrate the iconic city I call my second home –
Hyderabad!”
On their association with Blenders Pride Fashion
Nights, Murthovic and Pranati Khanna said, “Hyderabad is all about the culture of art and music, which inspired
our musical journey. The city has allowed us to blossom, own our identity, and take
Pride in traversing the path that we have chosen. We are thrilled to be part of
one of the most definitive platforms in fashion, Blenders Pride Fashion Nights,
which recognizes the creativity of local artists across diverse genres.”
From Hyderabad, Blenders Pride Fashion Nights 2022
will travel across the length and breadth of the country to Chandigarh, Pune,
Guwahati and many more cities.
Stay tuned on @blenderspridefashiontour page to know
more about Blenders Pride Fashion Nights.
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