From colour palette to silhouettes, the vision board of wedding trends is redefined by designers and couturiers season after season. Living a sartorially enlightened and multifaceted life, brides of present times have a more dynamic approach to wedding purchases. She is looking to add more value to the bequeathed trove of her mother’s silk sarees and lehengas. Perhaps with something that speaks about her sensibility, or clever iterations of Indian silhouettes that will forever stay iconic. From of-the-moment tulle veils to timeless hybrid saris, here’s a lowdown on modern heirlooms that a new-age bride can cherish for life.
New Saree Iterations
A woman never forgets her first— the earliest memory of wearing the sari. And wearing it as a newly wedded holds a special place for the right reasons. The classic six-yard ruffle sarees have a charm that can outlive fads. It has a transformative power that lets you experiment with it in umpteen ways. The pre-draped renditions, on the other hand, carry the narrative of iconic style statements of this decade into the future. Gaurav Gupta’s signature sculpted iteration offers an enchanting allure one would love to hold on to. Torani imbibes a romantic charm into the pre-draped sari with noteworthy ruffles and a statement blouse.
Whimsical Veils
Long trailing veils have been following the bride on the aisle for ages in the West. The iconic statement made by Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt adorning the sari with a floor-grazing veil has added the most refreshing trend to the bridal pin board of 2022. Invest in a beautiful sheer veil to incorporate the charm of a white wedding with your traditional nuptials. Make a momentous entry by choosing new-age veil-clad lehengas by Varun Bahl. For a rooted statement, Tarun Tahiliani’s top-to-toe red iteration signifies a token of history as well as global influences.
Mindful Investments
Sustainability is prevailing even in destination weddings—thanks to the mindful brides adding their ethos to all the bridal investments. In a similar aspect, ensembles with a distinctive functional quality make for meaningful inheritances. Consider an artisanal pure mulmul angrakha by Itrh that envelopes both values and memories as a part of your trousseau. Varun Bahl’s couture ensembles with upcycled patchwork embroidery carry an echo of culture from one generation to the next.
Gracious Gowns
The style statements that carve a niche in recent years will become a part of your lineage. Gowns rendered in reprised Indian craftsmanship bring a sense of universally desirable style. An elegant Aisha Rao creation delivers both—the desired ‘belle-of-the-ball’ charm and time-transcending craftsmanship that you can consider preserving. Jade by Monica and Karishma offers a hybrid of anarkali and gown that can be reprised in different looks.
Hybrid Heirloom Picks
Curating modern pieces for your heirloom is all about tapping into every ensemble’s ability for versatility and time-transcending relevance. A jacket lehenga ensemble can reflect your clever style. Arpita Mehta teams a wispy lehenga with a mirror-clad bustier and jacket that can be reprised as separates. Rohit Bal’s ombre shaded anarkali offers the perfect Reception dinner look that can swing into your first Karwa Chauth and take a special spot in your heirloom.
