The evolution of haute couture
The confluence of traditional textiles, embroideries and weaves with contemporary western silhouettes has helped Indian couture and bridal wear evolve an entirely new design and aesthetics language, where a brocade or embroidered sari or lehenga pairs beautifully with a jacket.
COVID-SAFE WEDDING DESTINATIONS
With luxury hotels promising 100 percent safety and hygiene, wedding galas can still be just the way you always wanted, in the paradise of your dreams, albeit with fewer numbers.
DONT LET STRESS SHOW ON SKIN SAYS BLOSSOM KOCHHAR
Renowned aromatherapist Blossom Kochchar gives skin care tips:
GIFTING IDEAS
Ruchita Bansal of gifting and invitations company Izhaar talks about the latest trends in wedding invites and gifting.
SEIZE THE MOMENT
Toast to a long, happy marriage with delicious cocktails and mocktails guaranteed to be a hit on your big day.
THE KASHI NARRATIVE
The sheer brilliance of the Banarsi fabric, the huge design vocabulary, the dazzling colours and the detailed workmanship is legendary and feted by the who’s who of the world. Leading textile label Ekaya reintroduces this ever-evolving artsy narrative of one of the world’s oldest cities, Varanasi, to connoisseurs of fine tastes. Over the years, various creative collaborations have helped Ekaya expand its oeuvre, even taking the rich textile tradition to Paris, to design chic French wedding gowns. Palak Shah, the fourth generation of the family running the over 70-year-old textile manufacturing unit based in Varanasi, talks to Wedding Asia:
THE CONCEPT OF MATCHMAKING IN ITSELF HAS EVOLVED
Sima Taparia of Netflix hit Indian Matchmaking talks to Wedding Asia
TIMELESS LEGACIES
When it comes to renowned jewellery ateliers, beauty is easily found. Discerning collectors should look out for elegance, fine craftsmanship, aristocratic luxe, reliability and authenticity. The jewellery designers profiled here have wowed global connoisseurs for over a hundred years. The breath-taking pieces embrace the aura of an unknown, beautiful world. What not to love and lust for? By Richa Goyal Sikri.
TRADITIONAL MODERN
Designer Sanjukta Dutta has brought the Makhela Chador to the national stage and has been working closely with Assam weavers. Excerpts from tete-e-tete:
TRENDS WA
Using the yesteryears as the compass, Indian Wedding titans are weaving pivotal memories into their latest collections.
