NEW DELHI: India-born, international gynecologist and fashionista Dr Sonal Parihar, will flaunt elegant and exquisite, specially made-to-order Lucknowi Chikankari and intricate Zardozi embroidered outfits on the red carpet at the Cannes Films festival in France later this month.
Along with Lucknowi Chikankari, gold Zardozi work, the Maharashtrian Nauvari or the 9-yard sari and the Goan cotton Kunbi saree will be also worn by Dr Sonal at different red carpet events, as well as at other shows and screenings of the Cannes Film Festival.
There are more than ten related or connected events, which are part of the main Cannes Film Festival which is being held between the third and fourth weeks of May this year.
Dr Sonal Parihar, a world-renowned gynec, as well as a Mrs Earth title holder, is a special invitee to the Cannes Film Festival to be held in mid-May this year.
She will be attending most of the main events and film screenings at Cannes as well as other related film and fashion events held in the vicinity of the main film festival and will don four different outfits at four of the main Cannes events, reflecting and showcasing Indian embroidery, Indian fashion and Indian fabrics and weaves.
Four senior craftsmen from Lucknow have put in more than 100 hours of efforts on the chikankari work, while the gold zardozi work has had about 10 traditional artisans working day and night for nearly a month, explains Dr Sonal Parihar, while speaking about the outfits she is going to wear at Cannes.
Dr Sonal Parihar will not only promote India’s rich cultural heritage, but also showcase the craftsmanship and artistry of traditional artisans and craftsmen to the global fashion world.
Who is Dr Sonal Parihar?
Dr Sonal Parihar has been practicing as a gynecologist for the last 26 years and also runs a hospital with her husband. She has dedicated her life to women’s health, healing and bringing new life into the world. She specializes in painless deliveries, endoscopic surgeries and colposcopy. For her medicine is a purpose, not just a professional job.
Besides medicine, she is a fashionista and the winner of the Mrs India title. She also represented India at Mrs Earth International in Las Vegas and won the title. She has walked the ramp for several fashion designers in India at various platforms and, besides medicine, is an authority on fashion and style.
She is also active in the field of medical education and has worked extensively in the women’s health sector as well as with NGOs to promote women’s health and hygiene.