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Suneet Verma story
By Anupama Narayanswamy



If a leading lady has one shade, the vamp has myriad. That is what probably fascinates designer Suneet Verma. He is showcasing his works in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai after a gap of eight years. And the theme is The Vamp. The colour is naturally black.

Yeah, we know black in beautiful but Suneet Verma seems to have given the colour a new meaning. He is actually exploring all its shades in one singe range. This collection of black outfits -- 80 of them, mind you -- will be showcased in Mumbai this season. And the look, unlike the title, is far from vampish!

Dramatic themes have always been the base for his designs in most of Suneet Verma’s shows. Last year, his theme was Seven Deadly Sins. Erotic isn't it? Flamboyance is not something new for this Delhi-based couturier.

Other than the shades of the vamp, what interests Suneet is the air of mystery that the negative woman has about her. And her aura. Says he, "the vamp is a woman who adds all that spice in your life. We just love to hate this kind of a woman. But what is apparent is that we love her sense of mystery and image that she deliberately embodies."

Now for the Vamp collection. Suneet’s eighty pieces that is his designs most certainly are non-prêt and typically couture. Suneet has used a mélange of attractive fabrics ranging from the chiffons to georgettes to the silks with the touch of hot and fiery colours like the red and the orange. Besides, he will also be using a lot of animal prints in his clothesline with leopard prints dominating the scene.

 For the spark and the embellishments, Suneet prefers Swarovski crystals. Suneet’s slinky and sexy garments range from Rs 10,800 upwards which goes up to 75,000. His prêtline starts at Rs 7,500.

With top models about to sizzle on the ramp what with an exotic and equally enthralling theme, this fashion show has the city of Mumbai waiting. Here’s waiting for the haute black bonanza.

 

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