Who is the Rahul Mishra bride?

International Woolmark prize awardee and lover of craft, Rahul Mishra will debut his first-ever bridal couture collection today at Amazon India Couture Week. Mishra, who is one of the few Indian designers to show at Paris Fashion Week, comes from a background of work in gossamer Indian textiles and rich embroidery.

Vogue catches up with the maker before the show.

Who is the Rahul Mishra bride?

I am very inspired by women who multitask, who have a great deal of strength and courage and are soft and fragile at the same time. This duality is a gift. She loves to flaunt her personality and she doesn't try to be anybody else. With her great sense of style, she mixes and styles her look with ease. The Rahul Mishra bride is strong, but that does not take away from her femininity.

How did you go from ready-to-wear to couture?

The boundary between prêt and couture is dissolved with the detailing and craftsmanship we are showcasing, with a strong international influence.

What are some of the techniques you have used in the collection?

The collection strongly highlights the use of handloom textiles. We have used pure handloom weaves and techniques like extra weft and space denting to make new motifs. The embroideries are inspired by ancient chintz motifs where we have resham work, metal kasab work, and multicolored Parsi embroidery in most their most tailored avatar. The collection has separates like sweatshirts, jumpers, bomber jackets, tailored jacket kurtas and capes.

A look that's your absolute favourite from the collection

The multicolored bomber jacket and an embellished felt sweatshirt.

A bride you would love to dress for her wedding?

Difficult to name one, there are many amazing women around us who are an inspiration for their strength and sophistication.

Your three tips for brides to be

1. For destination weddings and other wedding related events, one should invest in a look that can be worn multiple times, a look which can styled can be styled effortlessly.

2. Invest in a look that is timeless and not just an heirloom.

3. Last but not the least; please stay from heavy outfits so that you enjoy the most beautiful day of your life. Don't get weighed down by your outfit and others expectations.