Trousseau art

Chennai-based designer Bhawna Madan will be showing her creations at Bridal Asia, scheduled for September 29 to October 1 in New Delhi.

"Bridal Asia" is back. And it's going to be four days of rendezvous with glamour and the glitterati. So what's new, the Chennaiite might ask of the glam slam. Well... this time round, one of the designers from the city will be participating in the mega show to be held in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1.

Bhawna Madan from Sunita Design Studio will be displaying her exclusive trousseau line of saris and ghagras. The young NIFT product who loves classic couture has effectively fused traditional styles and modern embellishing techniques. So with shimmering Swarovski crystals and pretty polygons, her creations capture the essence of modern beauty with cutting-edge appeal. Traditional fabrics like Kancheepuram silk and Benarasi take a hip turn with fine crystal and metal work. Nets, chiffons, crepes, georgettes and tissue are the other materials Bhawna has worked on for that stylish trousseau look. Aari, thread work, beadwork, patchwork and exquisite craftsmanship embellish the focussed collection. "The tones are wispy, the fabrics soft and the workmanship subtle... much needed for the sophisticated look", says Bhawna of the trousseau line. Those interested can place orders, she adds.

Ritu Kumar, J.J.Valaya, Payal Singhal, Abha Dalmia, Monisha Bajaj, Rinaldi and Mona Pali are among the host of designers expected to participate in the show. That's not all. It's a meet where cross-cultural influences will come to the fore. Bridal Asia will also turn the spotlight on top-notch designers like Rizwan Beyz, Niloufer Shahid and Mehreen Noorani of Pakistan, Maheen Khan and Rina Latif of Dhaka and Yolanda of Sri Lanka.

In addition to the latest in couture, Bridal Asia, put together by Divya Gurwara, will also showcase trends in jewellery, accessories and lifestyle products. Bridal Asia will make its foray abroad with a show in Dubai early next year.

T.Krithika Reddy

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