SEIZE THE MOMENT
Toast to a long, happy marriage with delicious cocktails and mocktails guaranteed to be a hit on your big day.
THE CONCEPT OF MATCHMAKING IN ITSELF HAS EVOLVED
Sima Taparia of Netflix hit Indian Matchmaking talks to Wedding Asia
“The new normal in fashion will remain what was always normal”: Leena Singh
Leena Singh, co-founder of the iconic fashion label Ashima-Leena is among the original ladies of Delhi’s fashion scene. Her flagship store is at Emporio, New Delhi. Catering hugely to the Indian diaspora, the brand is famous for clothes in Banarsi brocades, zari embellishment, intricate designs, fashionable hues designed for lehenga-sets, dhoti pant-sets or kaftans—enough inspiration for a blockbuster wedding. A tete-a-tete with the designer.
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.
UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THE WEDDING COUPLE
Move away from the usual flowers or cash. Go in for indulgent pampering ideas for wedding gifts
UNLOCKING HAPPINESS
Why kill the joy around wedding shopping when bespoke labels are doing all they can to ensure your safety, and giving you the dream outfit, you want in the safety cocoon you are looking for. Go ahead and follow your heart, with video calls with designers, who give you the real feel before you choose your Wedding Day outfit. Leesha Arora finds this to be a golden opportunity for couples to cut slack on the guest list and fulfil their personal wishes, like inviting the photographer that seemed out of budget, or the jewellery and clothes they no longer need to compromise on.
“DESIGN IS CHANGING, BUT STYLE ENDURES”: JJ VALAYA
The couture king and master of ornamentation talks about his latest Ottoman collection, his Hollywood collaboration, bridal wear and the digital move.
