Tag: Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Aashni + Co Wedding Show London 2017

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 Wedding Show London – Jan 2016

I’m so excited to share this with all of you. I attended the Aashni & Co Wedding Show London last week and cannot describe what an amazing experience it was! As you all probably know by now, I just love ethnic fashion and so when I got the opportunity to attend the event, there was no question of me missing it at all.

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, this show brought together some of the most celebrated Indian designers, the names being the likes of Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi, Varun Bahl, Rimple Harpreet Narula, Masaba, Gaurav Gupta, Anamika Khanna, Anju Modi and Anita Dongre, who were exhibiting their stunning bridal-wear collections at The Dorchester Hotel, London. The event was further graced by Pakistani designer Faraz Manan’s collection as well as Zita Elze’s magnificent floral styling.

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This show which first debuted in January 2015, is an initiative by Aashni & Co, a high-end Indian Fashion concept store located in Notting Hill. Given the scale at which it was done, it is clear that Indian ethnic-wear has captured the imagination of people across the globe, which makes me so, so proud!

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Now coming to the show itself, what can I say? If I had to use just one word, I’d say it was Exquisite. Every piece of clothing I saw on the day was unique and elaborate; so much so that I still haven’t got over it. In fact, I even suggested to my husband that even though we are married why don’t we do it again. Then I’ll have a legitimate excuse to splurge on all this fabulous designer ethnic-wear!

For me, the highlights of the show were the collections by Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. Call me old fashioned, but I simply cannot get enough of their classic brand.

And you have to admit, if it’s Indian bridal-wear we’re talking about, Sabyasachi pops into one’s mind straight away. You can simply never go wrong with the Bengali designer’s uber-elegant creations. At this show, his collection was targeting winter wedding trends and displayed a lot of intricate sequin work. Staying true to timeless styles, Sabyasachi managed to steal the limelight once again.

(Sabyasachi Mukherjee)
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And before I could even take in all of what I had just seen, Manish Malhotra’s collection overwhelmed me further. The thing is that when we think of Bollywood, we think of Manish Malhotra, and that is why one’s expectations are very high. And once I saw his collection live, I was more than pleased; his was the most glamorous and chic of them all. Embellished with a lot of fine embroidery and phulkari work, each piece was absolutely gorgeous. His collection was huge with many options to choose from, though since all were so alluring, choosing one would be so difficult!

(Manish Malhotra)
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And I wasn’t the only one awed by the sheer immensity of the event. After all, it isn’t often that the cream of the Indian fashion industry are all under one roof with their beautiful work on display. Some of the glitterati were themselves quite taken in by the brilliance of the show. It was one of the best shows in recent times and you could see everyone to be really enjoying it. It was spectacular and beautifully put together with enchanted woodland theme by Zita Elze and complete with a PhotoBoot booth for everyone to have their pictures taken by Elegant and Wild Photography.

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All I am hoping for is that they are back next year for the  Aashni & Co Wedding Show 2017 so I can feast my eyes on all the spectacular display once again! *fingers crossed*

The Lakme Fashion Week Diaries #Day 1, March 17, 2015

Lakme Fashion Week

It’s that time of the year when the who’s who of fashion wow us all with their oomph and fabulousness. The Lakme Fashion Week is here and how! It was none other than India’s ethnic-wear royalty, Sabyaschi Mukherjee, who gave the event its truly grand opening. Here’s the scoop on what went down on the first evening of this star-studded affair:

The Big Bang

The LFW 2015 began with the mightiest bang at the Richardson and Cruddas Mills, the beautifully rustic grounds nestling in the heart of Mumbai. The grandeur of the ambience was perfectly complimented by the dramatic setting – a 200×20 feet ramp brought into focus with multi-laser lights and fully-filled seating. While this is where most of the succeeding events are also scheduled to be held, some offsite shows, including the collection by Manish Malhotra and Anamika Khanna, are to be witnessed at other glamorous locales.

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A Spectacular Collection

Who better to kick-start this fashion mega-event than the celebrated Bengali designer Sabyasachi? As all eyes were centred on the ramp, his new collection “Big Love”, left the audiences mesmerized. It was everything one wanted and more. Strongly inspired by the 70s Indian fashion, the garments represented a fusion of regal colours, bold designs and combination styling (with east-meets-west flavours thrown into the mix). The 105 outfits, modelled by no less than 62 stunning divas and hunks, garnered brilliant reviews from the high and mighty of the glamour industry. What a glorious beginning to the Lakme Fashion Week 2015!

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The Glittering Night

As with any such event, there were a number of Bollywood A-listers and Page-3 personnel who graced the occasion with their presence. Several actresses donned Sabyasachi outfits to cheer on their beloved designer. While Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Divya Khosla Kumar wore lovely maxis, Kajol, Sridevi and Rani Mukherjee went in for traditional Indian wear with exquisite saris. The night glittered with Sabyasachi magic both on and off the ramp.

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PCJ Delhi Couture Week Review – Series 1

Delhi Couture Week 2013 kicked off with style and panache on 31 Taj Palace Hotel. The first day saw two stalwarts of the fashion industry – Anju Modi and Sabyasachi Mukherjee – displaying their respective collections. Glitz and glamour were intrinsic elements of both the collections and it definitely lived up to the reputation of the opening day.

Anju Modi

Inspired by the mythological figure of Draupadi from the ancient Indian epic of Mahabharatha, Anju Modi’s collection epitomized grandeur and opulence. The main idea behind the collection was to portray Draupadi as a strong woman and this was made evident through the collection that featured warrior style blouses along with creatively draped dupattas, lavish ghaghras and strikingly bold makeup. The designer’s intention of portraying a woman’s strong character was beautifully displayed through the ghaghras that made a bold statement with their volume, tiered kurtas and one-shoulder draped dupattas. Anju Modi did manage to bring alive her tale with a rich amalgamation of bold colors, styles and fabrics laced with a dash of creative uniqueness.

Sabyasachi

Day one also gave the audience a beautiful glimpse of one of the finest designers in the country – Sabyasaachi. His collection named Opium was a fascinating combination of glitz and simplicity. He combined rich Indian aesthetics with the charm and panache of the flapper era, the 1920’s. The sarees and the voluminous skirts looked gorgeous with their combination of intricate lace and appliqué designs. The quilted sherwanis for the men along with the elegant golden embroidery and pagdis did create a royal effect. He deftly used Khadi to depict simplicity while relying on sequined detailing to add bling and glitz to the collection.

Day 2

While the first day was a representation of India’s rich heritage, the second day featured an amalgamation of Indian and western sensibilities.

Monisha Jaising

Monisha Jaising focused on featuring exclusive bridal wear for beach weddings and shades of aqua including lime green, blue, navy blue and ink blue were extensively used. She used a lot of velvet, lace and silk to design a complete bridal wardrobe ranging from bathrobe to bridal finery.

Anamika Khanna

Anamika Khanna also showcased bridal collection that was infused with Indian elements. Two were the main highlights were Lucknowi chikankari work and sari draped in Maharashtrian style.

Day 3

Varun Bahl

Varun Bahl named his collection as ‘Flight’ to epitomize India’s rich heritage of embroidery techniques, hand crafted embellishments and opulent textiles. This ace designer’s collection was a beautiful fusion of traditional and modern where chiffon, silk, wool-crepe and canvas were combined with silk net, gauze and organza to create gorgeous garments. He combined his signature embroideries with modern silhouettes to create a collection that would cater to the tastes of the modern contemporary woman.

Satya Paul

Satya Paul along with Masaba showcased their first ever demi-couture collection on the third day of the couture week. Masaba Gupta debut collection was about making a statement through bright, bold and beautiful prints. Furthermore, to add to the glamour and glitz of Satya Paul’s capsule collection, the glamorous models and stars were also adorned with PCJ’s sparkling diamond and polki jewelry.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee & Band Baaja Bride

The master designer in fashion turns to Indian Television Audience!

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, after serving the world of fashion for almost a decade now turns into a TV mentor. “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” has proved to be a hit in the market for quite some time now. Aired every Friday on your favorite channel NDTV Good Times, “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” is a cream over a hot tea for the viewers.

 

A first of its kind, the show is dedicated to making every bride’s dream come true as she gets a spectacular makeover, finest designer clothes and exquisite accessories along with tips from the who’s who of the fashion and glamour world.

With his innovative techniques and thoughts, in this show he does makeovers for young girls. Changing them to bridal divas is truly an exciting theme

Keeping in mind the nuptial season and its fashion needs, nothing could be better than a show that is entirely dedicated to the beautiful Indian bridal wears.