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.
THE CONCEPT OF MATCHMAKING IN ITSELF HAS EVOLVED
Sima Taparia of Netflix hit Indian Matchmaking talks to Wedding Asia
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 BVULGARI MANGALSUTRA
The brand dips into the Indian design directory to re-imagine an iconic statement.
THE BIG DAY: BIG ON BLING & CONSCIOUS CHOICES
Watch the Netflix series to see all the detail that goes into planning the big fat wedding.
SEIZE THE MOMENT
Toast to a long, happy marriage with delicious cocktails and mocktails guaranteed to be a hit on your big day.
PINK IS IN
We are living in challenging times. With a cascade of rare complications deepening India’s coronavirus misery, no one really knows where to look ahead. Some things are clear: Covid is here to stay for a long time, but we have to still live it up, show empathy and concern, and curate events for laughter and joy. In this mood, pink is just fine.
I WOULD WANT TO GET MARRIED AT A LOVELY DESTINATION”: SAYANI GUPTA
To binge watchers’ delight, Season Two of Four More Shots Please!, starring Kirti Kulhari, Maanvi Gagroo, Sayani Gupta and Bani J, began streaming on Amazon Prime from April 17. The four unapologetically flawed women, who met at the Truck Bar in millennial Mumbai and bonded over tequila shots, might not have learned much from their mistake, but their bonds are stronger in Season 2, their love escapades sassier.
GIFTING IDEAS
Ruchita Bansal of gifting and invitations company Izhaar talks about the latest trends in wedding invites and gifting.
DONT LET STRESS SHOW ON SKIN SAYS BLOSSOM KOCHHAR
Renowned aromatherapist Blossom Kochchar gives skin care tips:
