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Rahul Mishra Channels Sufi Stages of Love in Paris Couture Collection

Mishra’s couture collection channels the Sufi stages of love into heritage textiles, punctuated by Stephen Jones’s debut sculptural headpieces

Overview

  • The Becoming Love collection mapped the Sufi journey of love from attraction to transcendence through death across seven couture looks.
  • Lisa Haydon served as the showstopper in a sheer white corset gown embellished with sequins and floral appliqués highlighting Indian craftsmanship.
  • Several ensembles drew from Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, featuring gold embroidery and intricate sequin details that blurred lines between art and fashion.
  • The show marked Mishra’s first partnership with milliner Stephen Jones, resulting in sculptural headpieces that echoed the collection’s emotional narrative.
  • Critics praised the collection’s emotive storytelling and the harmonious blend of traditional Indian textiles with modern tailoring.