Gaurav Gupta Steals the Show During Haute Couture Week with ‘The Divine Androgyne’
Are you familiar with the Indian philosophy of Advaita? Drawing on this concept, which posits that all is one and that opposites are in balance, Gaurav Gupta conceived The Divine Androgyne, a Fashion Show where haute couture becomes a metaphysical language, exploring unity beyond gender, time and matter. The feminine energy symbolizes Shakti, while the masculine energy represents consciousness: neither can exist independently.
Central to his work is a patented technique that involves thousands of hours of work to create intricate embroidered networks resembling the interconnections that make up our nervous system. Sparing no effort so that magic can spring from creation: that is haute couture. Embroidery, lace, crystals, and crinolines evoke contrasting feelings, and halfway between evanescence and power, the collection feels both like a poetic sheath and a warrior corset.
During this show, which places craftsmanship back at the heart of the creative process, we met Eliza and Amelia Spencer, Merve Görgöz, Pia Wurtzbach, Clara Berry, and Ellie Delphine.
Photos: Edouard Ecuyer
