Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i Brides Today

Love is in the air with the aromas of the splendid blooms all around—and, it is that time of the year when I can’t help but get twinkly-eyed when I see a pink rose. For me, pink roses signify grace, friendship, and elegance, and are the very first token of eternal romance. It was in no time that this achingly passionate thought spilled over from my daytime reveries to a concrete theme for the April edition of BRIDES TODAY. So, we bring you a bouquet of bridal extravaganza, decoding every aspect of planning a flower-themed wedding. From floral details in the mandap to nature-themed jewellery and garden venues around the world to host your outdoor summer wedding, we have it all covered. While championing the power of flowers to rekindle…

1 OBJECT OF DESIRE For a pastel-hued union, which is easy on the eyes, pick from these pink stunners to brighten up your special day. A dash of concealer here, a brush of mascara there and you’re ready to blossom into every bride’s fantasy—the centre of everyone’s attention. 2 SHINING BRIGHT For discerning brides looking for precious and contemporary jewellery, CaratLane has a host of options to pick from. Opt for a gold dangler to offset your sangeet outfit from their newly launched Delhi store located in Rohini. If fine sparklers are more your style, Notandas Jewellers’ Diamond Earring collection boasts of exclusivity and unmatched craftsmanship. 3 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Experience what it feels like living in a lush grape plantation as you unwind at the Mont Rochelle Hotel and…

Though her name isn’t as red-carpet-recognisable as her counterparts, Ulyana Sergeenko is a bona fide star. The 37-year-old Kazakhstan-born designer has cultivated an aura of old-school glamour—think mid-length skirts, wasp waists, tailored tops, and headscarves. Her clothes are invariably compelling in their thought process and extraordinarily executed, typically speaking in her razor-sharp manner, sharing an insight into the cultural moment of fashion’s arrival in Russia. In 2011, being the first Russian designer to be officially enlisted on the couture week calendar in Paris, Sergeenko silenced critics (with pre-conceived notions) by showcasing a strong, but small debut collection with striking individual style and an uncompromising attitude towards craftsmanship and quality. “For us it was an honour to be included into the official calendar and our team was very happy and proud…

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It is hard to believe that only a few years ago we were blithely carrying on with our mundane lives, blissfully unaware of the astonishing difference highlighters and strobing products can make to our makeup routines. Currently, thanks to the influence of the Kardashians and Hadids, both are flooding the markets in their various avatars with millenials stocking them quicker than you can say ‘cheekbones’. But what do these products really do? And is there really that great a difference between the two to warrant separately-labelled products on beauty shelves? The main difference, points out makeup expert Marianna Mukuchyan, is that “highlighting is usually paired with contouring, whilst strobing works on its own.” She also goes on to stress on the fact that while highlighting may or may not make…

An unlikely partnership was unveiled at Milan men’s fashion week, last year, as Sue Tilley—the “Big Sue” immortalised by Lucian Freud in his 1995 painting Benefits Supervisor Sleeping—joined forces with FENDI, one of Italy’s most elite fashion houses. Sylvia Venturini Fendi, the famed house’s creative director, commissioned Tilley to focus on “mundane, household objects”, a theme which echoed through the rest of FENDI’s SS’18 menswear collection, centred on mundanity not of the home but of the office. “I asked Sue to work on everyday objects, those objects that are normally on everyone’s desk like a telephone, a banana, and a lamp,” Venturini says, talking about blending fantasy and creativity into everyday aspects of one’s existence. The result of this collaboration produced some of the finest clothes, nailing the tricky-to-pin sweet…

SUNSHINE TIDINGS Use light, billowy fabrics in pastel hues to add to a breezy feel. If you’re looking for an elegant and artistic celebration, use cream and silver accents to complement the tones. For a more fun vibe, try warm and bright shades of yellow, orange, and red in kitschy elements to amp up the quirky feel. DINE AND DESIGN Make a moodboard of the colours you want at your functions, and add elements that accentuate and complement the tone you want to set. Use the dinnerware and décor elements to make a statement at your wedding. Gold-accented tableware will add a royal feel to place settings, while muted tones in aqua and blush pink will give your event a sophisticated and chic touch. SAVE THE DATE Experiment with colours, textures,…

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“Brides need to choose their jewellery before their clothes to best accentuate their features.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS ZAMBIAN EMERALDS. **FOUNDER, ANMOL JEWELLERS.…

“Don a minimalist, natural beauty look along with nude lips, to complement your dazzling red wedding outfit.” *EXCEPT EINA AHLUWALIA, ALL OTHER JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS MOZAMBICAN RUBIES.…

“Investing in an exceptionally well-tailored suit is the right way to begin celebrating a union.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS ZAMBIAN EMERALDS.…

“A young couple should start with classic pieces like a luxurious bed and a comfortable sofa and then add other pieces slowly.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS MOZAMBICAN RUBIES.…

Q: What is the ideal location for your dream wedding? I’d love to have a wedding by the beach. I think it’s extremely romantic, and I’d like it to be with close family and friends. Q: What will the décor be like? I can only imagine orchids and jasmine everywhere. Q: What kind of food would you like at your wedding? I’m not a fan of heavy, greasy food. So, I’d like a good mix of Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Q: What would you like to wear? I want a red, classic lehenga, the entire traditional look. Q: What kind of music and entertainment would you have? I’m from a typical Punjabi family, so we believe in a lot of dance and music. My sangeet is going to be…

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ADHUNA BHABANI The founder and creative director of BBlunt, Bhabani feels hairstyles should ensure flexibility. “Use products that work well with your natural texture,” she says. She swears by the BBlunt Climate Control Leave-In Cream to nourish your hair while styling it. NAJEEB UR REHMAN PPS director of Henkel Beauty Care India, Rehman feels detangling is of utmost importance before washing one’s hair. “You need eight to 10 millilitres of shampoo to wash your hair. Massage for a minute and let it stay on for another minute before washing off. Condition for five to 10 minutes,” he suggests. Rehman advocates using the Brazilnut Oil Talent 10 Conditioning Treatment post wash. JAISHREE SHARAD “Mash a ripe avocado with one egg, and apply on wet hair. Leave on for at least 20…

“Musk and oudh are my favourite perfume ingredients. James Bond (Sean Connery) perfectly represents the suave gentleman that Scentido, as a brand, caters to.” *FOUNDER, SCENTIDO INDIA SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

sussanne khan, FOUNDER, THE CHARCOAL PROJECT, PROMINENT INTERIOR DESIGNER “I think I have passion that makes me feel like I’m not working, which keeps me creatively motivated,” says Sussanne Khan. Drawing her inspiration primarily from nature, she chooses emeralds as her gemstone of choice. “I love emeralds, they are very mysterious and remind me of the sea,” she says. When asked about the importance of couture, she explains, “I think couture is the highest form of expression. It is about diversity, something out of the ordinary. Not only limited to clothing or jewellery, it can also translate into one’s home. I feel couture is a lifestyle.”And what’s next for Khan? “A victim of a curious mind, I am contantly trying to reinvent myself and learn new things.” anjali batra &…

“Ruby is the gem of passion, love, and courage, so it is the obvious choice for a contemporary bride.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS MOZAMBICAN RUBIES. **CREATIVE DIRECTOR, MINAWALA. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

“A bride should invest in pieces that can actually be used after the wedding rather than admiring them from afar.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS ZAMBIAN EMERALDS.…

“Fashion’s current overriding theme, androgyny, is something that every groom in India should adapt to.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS MOZAMBICAN RUBIES.…

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 Q: What would you pick as the destination for an ideal summer wedding? For an affair infused with local and nature-inspired flavours, one can opt for a charming resort in Munnar in Kerala or Coorg in Karnataka. Q: What kind of décor would you suggest? Pink, green, and orange are a must. For prints, paisley, damask, floral, Moroccan patterns, and some colourful ikat work well. I know that pastel hues dominate weddings around this time of the year, but I would suggest mixing pastels with bold and bright shades. Watch out for colourful tassels, mattresses with bright-coloured cushion covers, and elaborate floral arrangements with mixed flowers. Q: What kind of food and table arrangements would you recommend? Firstly, in a summer wedding, the setting has to be sit-down. Local delicacies…

Times are extremely interesting around us now, there is an air of rebellion and palapable electric energy everywhere we go. The current times takes one back to 1920s American Prohibition era. It was during that time that the concept of a cocktail ring being something more than a piece of jewellery, was born. Women who were slowly stepping out of their homes for jobs and equal representation wore these rings. ‘Flappers’ as they came to be called, these women flaunted short hemlines and shorter hair, listened to jazz music, wore makeup, and flouted all social norms. This new breed of young women saw the rise of the speakeasy where eager cocktail-goers would flock, for a good time. The ban on alcohol did not deter them and, dressed in complete splendour,…

When it’s Kotwara by Meera & Muzaffar Ali, one cannot help but think of the larger-than-life scale of cinema of a different era, case in point Umrao Jaan (a Muzaffar Ali-film), when romance, classical dance, songs of heartbreak, tragic memoirs, and narrative drama were all in fashion. And above all, storytelling was itself a much-revered art form, one that had its takers in both cobbled lanes and intricate corridors of kings and queens. The story of the brand is rooted in the archives of Awadh, its art and craft forms and is in a way, a tribute to the royals of yore. Cut to present times, it is also an elegant and contemporary fashion house, one that is in sync with the new generation. We ask Meera, Muzaffar, and Sama…

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WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WEDDING DESIGNS? My greatest inspiration is the couple themselves. The psychology of spaces has always intrigued me, and I love how a family’s personal aesthetic transforms into an actual physical space. We weave our design stories around the couple’s personal story, their likes, dislikes, the venue they have chosen—all of which gives us enough to work off of! WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF A WEDDING? Seeing it all come together! The months before the wedding are spent planning and designing and there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing it all physically transform into something real. WHAT WEDDINGS TRENDS DO YOU THINK WE’LL SEE IN 2018? For the last decade, weddings have been about showmanship and grandeur. I have seen the shift in focus from grand to…

“Wear a Nehruvian rose in the buttonhole of your bandhgala, keep your look simple, and try not to upstage your bride on the most important day of your life!”–RAHUL KHANNA…

“Giving personalised gift sets to the wedded couple is an excellent way to remember the wedding.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS ZAMBIAN EMERALDS.…

“I love seeing a bride do something unexpected-yet-classic on her wedding day, and have fun with whatever she’s wearing.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS MOZAMBICAN RUBIES.…

“Make your home welcoming. Invest in extra seating like poufs and ottomans in bright fabrics, which can be used for storage too.” *ALL JEWELLERY IS SET WITH GEMFIELDS ZAMBIAN EMERALDS…

A fitting tribute to the challenging, unnerving, glorious, and magnanimous city of New York, Chaumet creates this beautiful piece from the Rhapsodie Transatlantique collection to commemorate the unique sophistication that the city has to offer. Celebrating everything that is unique and unconventional, this necklace is a symphony of changing colours, which plays beautiful tricks with the eyes! Aiming to capture the spirit of New York’s Metropolitan Opera, this necklace in white gold and yellow gold, is set with a cushion-cut morganite, an oval-cut chrysoberyl, an oval-cut Imperial topaz, an oval-cut pink tourmaline, a cushion-cut tanzanite, a pear-shaped diamond, round Umba garnets, brilliant-cut champagne diamonds, and brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds. Part of the Chaumet est une fête collection, the Maison makes it all about fleeting moments of frenzy that cast an…