Dia Mirza’s forest-inspired Anita Dongre dress carries delicate flora and fauna motifs
Dia Mirza does not separate the style from the substance. During a recent award ceremony, it proved once again that style and sustainability can coexist in a transparent manner. Known as much for his lifestyle that respects the environment as for his constant commitment to conscious sewing, the actor’s clothing choices often serve as silent but impactful statements. His last appearance was no different. The actor and the environment defender have chosen an exquisite dress by Anita Dongre, a designer whose design ethics reflects his own values of respect for nature, crafts and conscious consumption.
Called Lakeforest, her dress is part of Couturier’s latest “Vaana” collection, an ode to the natural world. He distills the beauty and fragility of forest ecosystems in sewing, every detail echoing organic harmony. The silhouette nods with the romance of the 1950s with a waist argued, but her mind seems entirely modern. Featherlight Tulle gives it breathability and movement, while the transparent sleeveless necklines traces the shoulders with a delicate sweetness, creating a frame for meticulous embroidery.
What really captivated is the complex ecosystem that flowers through the fabric. A delicate flora and fauna appeared through meticulous wire works, brilliant pearls and glitter placed to catch light like dew drops on the forest leaves. The Green Sage palette evoked the foam depths of a wood, while the gentle pink accents remembered wild flowers scattered through the ground.
