They say marriage is the beginning of a lifelong partnership between two people, but in the case of Rimple and Harpreet it was the coming together of their aesthetics and their passion for Indian couture; a blend of their creative and entrepreneurial sensibilities.
Rimple and Harpreet Narula founded their eponymous label in the year 2000, and their debut collection gained kudos with the socialites and elite in Ludhiana. Over time they were able to establish the label as an opulent destination for Indian bridal couture. The designers have showcased their collections at the Bridal Asia Exhibition and various out nation wide showcases.
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Harpreet is a self professed connoisseur of historic art and design, having collected ancient textiles through his explorations across the globe, flaunting his appreciation of the baroque in his creations.
While Rimple’s charming regalia lends a clean-cut arrogance to the silhouettes and an armor of embellishments such as Swarovsky, gemstones brought from Jaipur, Kha-kha work (seed-pearl stitch) akin to the Parsi or Convent embroidery, Kasab or Tilla work, the age-old Zardozi (gold thread work) and the timeless Gota ensure there’s nothing under-stated about the label. The garments are characterized by elegant long stitching; Mughal motifs and Jamavar (paisley) patterns.
Every ensemble is accompanied by elaborate jewellery pieces set in antique gold-colored metals and embellished with Kundan, beads, and crystals and other precious stones take shape in intricate ethnic designs.
The Fall-Winter Collection 2010 showcases long-stitched jackets and capes worn over Lehengas for the women, and similar, sleek, front-open capes for the men. Rimple and Harpreet’s signature, the Parsi embroidery and Zardozi are featured extensively across their current collection in women’s and men’s wear.
The resulting repertoire of the Sari, Lehenga, and Salwar-Kameez, and gowns in Women’s Wear, and the latest introduction of Sherwani, Achkan, Kurta Pyjama, and Jodhpuri in Men’s Wear aims to transform the designers’ muse to royalty.
