''Everything I'm doing is part of a creative process; it is challenging at times but that's what motivates me to push my limits. Without challenges it's possible to reach a point of monotony. So it's essential to keep pushing yourself, testing your limits and pushing your boundaries creatively. One must step out of the comfort zone and explore opportunities'' revealed Rocky S before his showing at Delhi Times Lifestyle Week where he masterfully combined multiple couture techniques, textures and materials in a luxury line that stole my breath away.

''It's a glamorous collection steeped in influences from the gothic era. Its opulent heritage calls for deeper scrutiny, to look between the cracks, and find beauty in its imperfection. My attempt is to translate this emotion on the catwalk through a manifestation of old world charm in dramatic silhouettes with prints, lace and hand embroideries.Wearability is key but I like my ensembles to have drama" he explains. Restrained to a black, white and gold palette, and a masterful play of sheer and solid, there were immediate winners all the while keeping it lightweight, sexy and globally relevant.

Looking at the line-up—some of Rocky's punchiest looks were the shimmering mini dresses that would rock an A-List party. Hot-sellers include a strappy shimmering gold bodice that flowed into a long printed dress, an intrictaely thread-worked blouse with a glistening black skirt cut to the thigh, and a dramatic ruffled black and white strapless dress that would undoubtedly make a statement on the red carpet! The final look worn by Evelyn Sharma—a sheer rose gold evening gown, ruffled at the hem—left guests with a full realization of the showmanship that drives his creativity. Hey, that's why they call him Rocky Star!

— JASMEEN DUGAL