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In late 1980s,when haute couture was in its nascent stage,designer Ravi Bajaj introduced it to the Indian fashion market through his first store in Defence Colony,New Delhi. If his previous stores were minimalist in design,the new one,The Ravi Bajaj Boutique,which opened recently at The Galleria located on MG Road,is quite a departure from this trend. The boutique,larger than its predecessors,sprawls over 2,300 square feet and celebrates the designer’s 25 years in the fashion world. It quintessentially has an Indian collection,which boasts of exquisite saris,lehengas,sherwanis and other unisex ethnic wear. “It’s a heavily embellished line-up. This is different from my usual style which is more toned down,” said Bajaj,who has slotted the official store launch next month.

The look of the entire store is more opulent and luxurious,which is in line with the collection of clothes it houses.The entire space,the look of which was created by Bajaj himself,pre-dominantly has a purple and gold theme,which exudes a royal feel with its gilded mirror frames,crystal chandeliers,Persian rugs and silk velvet upholstery. The racks look different too. The display bar is held by two mannequins,that hold the two ends of it and are a perfect complement to the purple and gold finish on the teak wood. The boutique also has two large fitting rooms with Persian silk rugs and gilded benches,almost making them private dressing areas for the clients.