Calling all you brides

The timeless Mughal era seems to be finally having its moment in fashion, while gota patti continues to excite the brides and guests alike. Nidhi Tholia, with her forte gota patti and Monisha Thahryamal, known for reviving gota patti, will be marking a presence and so will be myriad others. 

The 17th edition of bridal exposition Bridal Asia promises some big and new names. Think of the top-notch names in bridal finery and they boast of it. Some of the names showcasing will be Tarun Tahiliani,  JJ Valaya, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Manish Arora,  Vikram Phadnis, Rohit Bal, Honey Waqar (Pakistan) and the revivalist of Benarasi craft, Abha Dalmia.  

Then there’s the younger brigade comprising SVA, Swati Ubroi, Nidhi Tholia, Ridhi Mehra, Sonali Gupta, Arpita Mehta, Supria Munjal, Pooja Shroff, Anushree Reddy and Sahil Kochar amongst others.

The bridal paraphernalia 

Showcasing their latest fine jewellery collections will be Sajjante Fine Jewels, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers of Jaipur, Mehta Brothers along with the old regulars like Nemichand Bamalwa, Rawat Jewels, Khanna Jewellers, Umrao Jewels of Jaipur among other leading names. 

Moving on, which bride’s trousseau is complete without lingerie and sleep wear? Some of the labels looking after the sleep wear, skin care and accessories are Intimate Street, Roots & Herbs, gifts by Béspoke Luxury Gifts, Home Jewels by Minjal J, accessory brands LOVE TO BAG by Ayushi Kanoi, 5 Elements, Beau Monde  Annika Rucci with their signature jewelled clutches, pashmina shawls from  Ahujasons and card designs by Vani Raheja. —TNS

On till October 19 at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.