When it comes to weddings in India, traditions find interesting ways of sweeping in. And what better way of immersing yourself in traditions than collating a quintessentially Indian bridal trousseau. Let’s face it, the charm of an intricately detailed Benarasi or a dreamy Kanjivaram lehenga is unparalleled. Be it Mehendi, the cocktail or the wedding ceremony, India bridal couturiers have a number of options for the discerning brides of today. So, do not try hard to make a statement, instead, pick up pieces which might evoke a feeling of nostalgia in you even after 10 years down the memory lane.
Here are Five bridal couturiers who are keeping the taste of traditional fashion alive.
1. Tarun Tahiliani – Regality, grandeur and a twist in everything traditional sum up Tarun Tahiliani’s work. Be it the Benarasi weaves, his quirky take on Kanjivaram or the use of decadent zardozi work, Tarun knows how to blend together different facets of Indian fashion.
Pieces to watch out for – Heavy lehenga sets in georgette, silks and kanjivaram , concept saris with intricate embroideries and mirror work and heavy floor length anarkalis.
2. Anju Modi – Anju Modi has been riding the tide of change in Indian bridal wear and has reinvested the traditional bridal wear. Be it pairing a traditional lehenga with an elongated embroidered shirt jacket instead of your regular choli or pairing palazzos with trench-inspired kurtas, she is all about breaking the old fashioned rules.
Pieces to watch out for – Angrakha style jackets with anarkalis, beautifully embroidered sharara sets and light tussar and georgette saris with ivory embroidery.
3. JJ Valaya – His bridal couture pieces are an array of varied cultural references. From Russia inspired ‘Bolshoi Bazaar’ to Turkey inspired ‘The Azrak: Realm of Sultan’ and to his latest collection which was a tribute to the Ranas of Kachchh, JJ Valaya knows how to dabble on the lines of luxury, punctuated with fresh ideas.
Pieces to watch out for – Multilayered tulle lehengas and anarkalis and digitally printed velvet jackets.
4. Rohit Bal – The name itself evokes a sense of grandeur and undiluted commitment to craftsmanship. From mulmul to a variety of silks and velvet, there is nothing which is out of his radar when it comes to experimenting. Known for his play with Kashmiri embroidery especially with lotus and peacock motifs, Rohit’s illustrious clients consist of some of the most famous Indian royal families and Bollywood’s elite.
Pieces to watch out for – Velvet peplum tops and jackets, heavily embroidered floor length jackets with victorian collars, velvet lehengas with gold embroideries, saris with kashmiri embroidery and floor length anarkalis and angrakha sets.
5. Rimple and Harpreet – If you are on a look out for a touch of regality, then Rimple and Harpreet might have a perfect piece of outfit for you. Known for their signature Parsi embroidery, gotta patti work and Zardosi work on volumes of georgettes and velvets, they have tapped the requirement of a modern day bride when it comes to traditional pieces.
Pieces to watch out for – Heavy ivory and maroon lehengas with zardozi work, heavy embroidered anarkalis and kalidar jackets.
