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:
SEIZE THE MOMENT
Toast to a long, happy marriage with delicious cocktails and mocktails guaranteed to be a hit on your big day.
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:
A CLASSIC IS NEVER A CLICHE. DITCH THE GIMMICKY
Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla spell out the secret to everlasting style.
AI IN COSMETIC SHOPS
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem-solving and decision-making. Its raw material is data. Recent times have seen huge penetration of AI across all segments. The time is not far when such smart solutions become more commonplace in the beauty and cosmetic industry.
BEAT THE BLUES WITH SUPER FOOD
Nutritionist and author KAVITA DEVGAN tells Wedding Asia about all the foods that will keep us Shining and Super Healthy.
BESPOKE SMALL WEDDINGS
Wedding planners now are more mindful of suggesting lean guest lists, safety precautions and sustainability concerns.
