Aashni + Co Wedding Show is the grand Asian wedding exhibition that has been a part of London’s fashion calendar every year since 2015. The third edition of the show was showcased on 8th January 2017 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. The ultimate destination for bridal designer wear, Aashni + Co Wedding Show is a presentation of London’s renowned luxury boutique Aashni + Co.
After the grand success of the show in its last two seasons, this year too it received huge acclaim as expected. A large number of fashion enthusiasts wanted to witness the grandeur and charisma that it had to offer. They were queued up, all waiting with excitement to have a look at the exquisite bridal finery by some of the top designers from South Asia. This year, the show theme chosen by Zita Elze was “French Orchard meets Garden of Eden”, which made it all the more exciting for discerning fashion lovers.
Tarun Tahillani, Sabyasachi, Anushree Reddy, Rimple and Harpreet Narula and Akansha Gajjria are some of the leading designers who have graced the show with their exclusive bridal designs. Each and every creation was outstanding and the buyers were literally spoilt with choices. There was extensive variety to cater to brides and grooms with diverse tastes and preferences. Let’s have a glimpse at all that these big names from the fashion industry had to present:
Tarun Tahiliani brought an amazing collection, with clothes that were a wearable blend of tradition and modernity. The collection was designed with the mixed yet refined taste of UK clientage in mind, ensuring that the bridal wear was meant for the modern bride. The bridal outfits, though traditional to the core, carried just the right dose of western influence as well.
Link to the Video Interview with Designers Showcasing at Aashni & Co.
Sabyasachi presented a collection that was yet again a grand showcase, something he is so well known for. The maestro also talked about the contemporary trends in the wedding industry. He went on to say that today’s bride is more than willing to experiment with her attire, breaking the conventions and opting for bohemian and whimsical trends.
Akansha Gajjria returned to the show for the second time after receiving rave reviews last year and this time it was bigger than her last time. The signature collection of this talented designer had lots of mirror work and embroidery work. And the clothes were as gorgeous as the designer herself!
Rimple and Harpreet Narula offered classic and awe-inspiring bridal designs for people with discerning eye for excellence. It is worth mentioning that the designer is the name behind the outfits showcased in the upcoming period-drama Bollywood movie “Padmavati”.
Anushree Reddy came up with a lovely collection that was hallmarked by delicate pastel hues and refreshing floral prints.
In addition to these big names, Aashni + Co Wedding Show had a lot more to offer for the modern brides and grooms. I had a great time feasting my eyes with such an impeccable variety in breath-taking and amazing designs. Another season of the grand bridal event came to an end….and once again we would all be waiting for the next year to bring the best for brides yet again!!!
Aashni + Co, the pioneering concept store located in Notting Hill, will be presenting the famous Aashni + Co Wedding Show on 8th January 2017 at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane in London. I am looking forward to attending the grand bridal exhibition, which brings together the best of South Asian designer creations for the crème-de-la-crème amongst UK’s South Asian community. One of the most awaited events in the Asian fashion industry in UK, Aashni + Co Wedding Show has rightly been called the ultimate destination for luxury couture bridal wear. You Can also read my review of the last year’s 
he event will be showcasing breath-taking creations by all the big and internationally renowned names in bridal fashion industry, with the likes of Anamika Khanna, Anushree Reddy, Elan, Gaurav Gupta, Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani, Monisha Jaising, Rimple and Harpreet Narula, Jade and ASAL by Abu Sandeep. With the most amazing craftsmanship, contemporary designs, bright hues, wonderful fits and exquisite detailing, the ensembles offered at the show promise to transform the vision of each bride and groom to-be into reality.
During the festival of LIGHTS, I love the buzz of shopping and meeting my friends. The auspicious occasions call for celebrations in Indian ethnic outfits.
I have been a regular customer to this online portal and I have noticed how they have paid close attention to the finer details. They have been able to represent India’s ethnic and traditionally rich culture in their unique designer collections available across the globe. What I love about them the most is their ‘Custom Fit’ ideology. Will it fit me? That is always my biggest challenge (and I am sure that it is the first question that comes to any Indian woman’s mind who wants to wear Indian ethnic wear too!) with Indian clothes. The comfort of knowing that the product you have ordered is as per your exact measurements saves you the nightmare of wondering if it will fit you when it arrives, or if you may have to return it. Fact: More than 60% of the outfits are returned due to their FIT issues across the e-commerce industry. Personally for me, this is the BIG WINNER when you choose Indian Hanger as your option for Indian Wear.
Their collections have moved from clothing lines to human characterisation. They aim to curate unique yet relatable collections that appeal to every kind of woman. They are introducing a range of products for the Tradition Lovers, The Wedding Crazy Bridesmaids, The Avid Traveller, The Enthusiastic Entrepreneur & The Culture Lover in you, to name a few.
The outfit I have selected is by the Designer Aartiza & Divya Kanakia. A navy blue Anarkali style gown with 40 beautiful kalis! It has a chic sheer effect, which makes it easy to wear for almost any wedding related function. I decided to accessorise the outfit with a pair of statement uncut stone earrings, a traditional crystal stone bracelet and a clutch.
Braun India Fashion Week London is a platform which brings together renowned and upcoming British, Asian, and Indian designers from across the world. The event was launched by Bhumika & Jyoti whose designs showcased opulent shades of cream and gold lehengas, capes and dresses with intricate gold work. Next up was BiBi London fashion house which had a versatile collection of florals in deep wintery colours designed by several designers. The event also welcomed new comers like Intri Printi and J’Adore Adorn who walked the ramp with finesse. Their first collection was vibrant and decorated with traditional and modern embellishments and embroideries. The show was concluded by Abha Choudhary, Ashok Maanay and Studio AV. Abha’s ‘Suhaag’ collection, bridal couture was inspired by rich Indian cultural elements.
I attended day 2 of the fashion week. The day began with designer Svetlana Casper showcasing her Eclipse collection with modish free flowing printed designs in black and white which was followed by elegant creations of bold lehengas by Valour Rose. The final catwalk showcased stunning designs from the Varna Collection inspired by the royals rolled out by Ravita Mayor which was flaunted by her showstopper, James Lee Taylor. Next was AlpaReena whose designs were an infusion of traditional and contemporary styles which was then followed by the grand finale designer Rocky S. He is a renowned designer who has designed outfits for Paris Hilton, Beyonce and the Pussy cat dolls. The collection represented the bold and fierce modern woman through an exclusive range of rich prints and hues. The runway exhibited majestic and warm colours like emerald green, gold, pinks reds and dark purple. The best part of the fashion week was how each designer added a twist to the traditional Indian wear either by incorporating waistcoats, turbans, capes or belts. Also, smokey eyes and nude or red lips were popular among models. The overall show was glamorous, and the bold patterns, and contemporary collection didn’t fail to impress me.
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These saris have been part of the of the Benaras household since centuries. This tradition has been passed through generations when Indian women used to wear these hand woven silk beauties for special occasions like weddings. A typical piece takes months to finish based on the intricacies involved, which makes it riskier for the weavers, since by the time they finish a piece it may be out of fashion. That’s where Warp ‘n Weft comes in play by working from the grass-root level.
A special evening was organised on Wednesday 28th of September in London. The event was held at the Nehru Centre in London which promotes cultural exchange between India and UK. The centre has hosted several musical, dance and cultural events in the past. This was an exclusive invite only event promoting Benarasi culture, ethos and handicrafts by Warp ‘n Weft.
