Rimple & Harpreet’s enchanting costumes illuminate Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Design duo Rimple & Harpreet elevate the grandeur of Bhansali's vision with mesmerizing costumes in Netflix Series.

June 10, 2024 - 1:32 PM IST

Award-winning costume designers Rimple & Harpreet have once again mesmerized audiences with their exquisite creations, this time in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The eight-part Netflix series, known for its opulence and captivating storytelling, is further enriched by the duo's meticulous attention to detail, as they meticulously craft 300 stunning outfits over a span of two years. From Nawabs to the Queens of Heeramandi, each costume serves as a visual masterpiece, enhancing the beauty of every frame and embodying the richness of Bhansali's visionary world.

Rimple & Harpreet’s enchanting costumes illuminate Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Rimple & Harpreet share insights into their creative process and collaboration with Bhansali. Reflecting on the director's vision, they remark, "For Heeramandi, the Narulas knew that Bhansali’s vision runs both sumptuous and ambitious. They’d worked with him on Padmaavat and Rimple Narula recalls visiting the Calico Museum of Textiles in Gujarat, the Victoria & Albert Museum in the UK, and vintage costume shows for research on what royals wore in 14th century India." Drawing inspiration from historical textile museums and vintage costume exhibits, the designers embarked on a journey of research to authentically capture the essence of 14th-century India.

Speaking of their collaboration with Bhansali, Rimple & Harpreet emphasize the director's creative genius and meticulous attention to detail. "Collaborating with Sanjay sir is always a creatively enriching experience," they say, "as his meticulous attention to detail and passion for storytelling deeply resonated with our approach to design. Working closely with him allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the Heeramandi world, ensuring that every costume became a visual extension of the characters' personalities and the film's narrative arc." From their past collaborations on Padmaavat to their latest venture with Heeramandi, the designers highlight the privilege of working alongside Bhansali, whose commitment to storytelling is unparalleled.

Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar promises to be a visual feast for audiences worldwide. As viewers immerse themselves in the world of Heeramandi, the enchanting costumes designed by Rimple & Harpreet serve as a testament to their collaborative effort and creative brilliance behind the scenes, elevating the visual spectacle of Bhansali's storytelling to new heights.

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