Pastel Metallic Lehengas Perfect For The Sangeet Or Cocktail
BY Bhakti Parekh | 16 Aug, 2023 | 797 views | 6 min read
With the norm of being avant-garde and effusively maximalist when it comes to choosing bridal attire for a night of revelry, laughter, and endless dancing, aka those glitzy Sangeet cocktails, more and more couples prefer ensembles that make a statement.
Perhaps, keeping up with the underlying meaning of one of the most popular functions for all-wedding guests, and immediate families, alike, it's time to celebrate the couple of the hour, as they make a boisterous headway into an exciting chapter of their lives. While we get a chance to experience glitterati at its best all around us, there's one trend that has taken bridal fashion by storm over the past few wedding seasons, and it seems like it's here to stay! Read on to know more!
Image via: Manish Malhotra
#Trend Alert: Pastel Metallic Lehengas that have our hearts!
Just like a contrasting symphony that looks splendid when it gets entwined together, ace couturiers have, over the years, taken a penchant for mixing pastel hues with glimmering sequined, lustrous, and metallic fabrics, which leads to the creation of mesmerizing attire. In an influencer-driven era that lauds experimental and out-of-the-box designs, there has truly been a lot of scope to play dress-up and be the showstopper at that too!
From marrying form with function and unfathomable fabrics, while wrapping human bodies in refined versions of resourceful materials, this new style is credited to being the masterful brainchild of leading designer, Amit Aggarwal who has cemented his position in the big leagues with his signature styles. In fact, following the sustainable route long before it became a trend, many bridal labels have taken a cue and explored this medium, thereby concocting an ingenious medium of couture wear.
Evolving with the fashion trends, 2023 is definitely touted as the year of dramatic metallic Lehengas in lighter tones, making the modern bride feel every bit powerful while retaining those princess vibes (Imagine Catwoman meeting Cinderella, perhaps!?). And, here are some of our favorite picks!
Serving some looks on the ramp
Image via Rahul Mishra and Falguni Shane Peacock
FSP gave us some brilliant pastel metallic looks in the latest edition of the India Couture Week, and we love these hues of purple and blue with a metallic touch to it! We also loved the one rocked by Shraddha Kapoor on the ramp for Rahul Mishra, which was metallic silver with some pastel floral work!
Fairytale Feels
Image via: @WedMeGood
A pioneering creation by ace couturier, Amit Aggarwal, this bride shines galactically in this mesmerizing metallic chevron lehenga in shades of white, blue, and pink. Our verdict- a total scene-stealer! Moreover, the textured one-shouldered blouse perfectly complements the statement-making Lehenga.
I Se(a) Blues!
Image via: Falguni Shane Peacock
Oozing high-octane elegance and grace in their pre-wedding shoot, this bespoke Lehenga by powerhouse designer duo, Falguni and Shane Peacock looks scintillating on influencer Alanna Pandey. Replete with intricate details, the illusive metallic-finish embroidery glistens through the soothing blue tones, making her look enchanting. Pair it with some chunky jewelry, and this can be a vibrant Sangeet look. Are we right or are we right?
Feathered Flamboyance
Image via: @anuja_kalokhe
Sprucing a 'ruffle' from the olden, Elizabethan era, we absolutely love how this bride glistens like a total diva in yet another barrier-breaking, noteworthy, Falguni and Shane Peacock creation. Ingenious in their use of different fabrics, this masterpiece powder blue Lehenga is filled with metallic-inspired intricate detailing, albeit a complimenting blouse, and a dupatta with feathers at the edges of the ornate silver border.
Golden Goddess
Image via: @etashabyashajain
Radiance, galore! Emanating an aura befitting a mystical goddess, South Indian cinema's prolific talent, Lakshmi Rai dazzled one and all at her own Sangeet in this stunning metallic-textured Lehenga by the 'au courant' fashion label, Etasha by Asha Jain. Showcasing excellent artistry with panache, we definitely approve of the use of the glimmering crushed appearance that elevates this entire ensemble tenfold. Completing this attire with a pre-attached dupatta and a sophisticated, deep-plunging, floral-hand embellished blouse, this Lehenga embodies every contemporary bride- she, who loves to let her hair down, while looking very much in vogue.
An Enchanting World
Image via: Riddhi Majithia
Stepping into a world of delightful love stories, this exquisitely designed baby pink Lehenga smartly emanates metallic artistry with its elaborate use of embellished embroidery and sequential prowess. Charming you in its own unique way, the matching dupatta with a statement-making broach is all you need to leave you awe-inspired.
Double the drama, double the fun!
Image via: Gaurav Gupta
Imperial and dramatic in its demeanor, while beaming in a dusty lilac hue, this structured, yet exuberant ensemble will definitely make you the cynosure of all eyes! From its stark petal-resembling sleeves to the more elaborately layered Lehenga with tinges of metallic influences on it, this Gaurav Gupta couture piece has #bridaloutfitgoals screaming all over it!
A Seamless Style Transition
Image via: Manish Malhotra
Sparkling away brilliantly in fashion maestro, Manish Malhotra's #Diffuse Ombre Metallic Lehenga, highlighting a flawless metamorphosis of pastel greys to bold blue shades amidst innately designed geometric patterns, this firecracker bride is ready to swivel the night away with her better half in tow!
Moonlit Resplendence
Image via: Surabhi Chopra Label
Mirroring an air of serenity on a romantic, moonlit night with the twinkling chandeliers of a royal palace as its ravishing backdrop, this beautiful bride looks like a princess as she emanates ethereal elegance in this sartorial lehenga by new-age designer, Surabhi Chopra. Encrusted with marvelous metallic motifs and intricate embroidery, it's time to get ready for a 'Sequen-tial' affair!
Starry Extravaganza
Image via: Manish Malhotra
Exuding haute couture oomph like no other, we're simply drooling in stylish veneration at the idea of glamming up in these starry lehengas! Shining in the shades of baby pink and rose gold, while the former oscillates between shimmery metallic vibes with a softer, feathery (pun intended) touch, the latter glistens with bold metallic stripes on an otherwise monochrome attire! A touché move, indeed!
Eternally yours!
Image via: Amit Aggarwal
Another luminous pick from the trailblazer of eclectic magnificence, this Amit Aggarwal hand-embroidered bustier with a perfectly matching striped metallic ombre lehenga made in polymer and drape portrays an impeccable blend of playfulness and grace, not taking away from the bride's wondrous aura. Graduating from light pink to grey with a tinge of lilac, these shades have our heart!!
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