Top 5 emerging designers to own this wedding season

2018, in a nutshell, has been like a big wedding party. From Anushka Sharma to Deepika Padukone, prominent personalities tied a knot with a picture-perfect wedding affair making the paparazzi go go-ga covering their statement outfits and stunningly dressed celebrity guests. And we can’t stop swooning on them! As you anticipate a head-turning entry to wedding soirees you’ve planned to attend, make sure you know the much-coveted emerging labels to choose your perfect number to channel your inner glam diva. 

Shyam Narayan Prasad

With accessible price points and distinct designs, Shyam Narayan Prasad is righteously the bestseller at Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. Striking the perfect balance between contemporary approach and poetic imperial ethnicity, he makes extensive use of Indian motifs with hand blocks and has an eye for detail to render a vividly vibrant bridal ensemble that is always perfectly in sync with a celebratory vibe.

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Manishii

Specializing in contemporary Indian wear, Manishii renders beautiful hand embroidered bridal in meticulously selected colours. The young designer has always loved the idea of blending modernity with subtle regional traditionalism. She believes that even though the world is adapting to fast fashion, her timeless lehengas can be styled differently and sported on multiple occasions.

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Vvani by Vani Vats

A Vvani by Vani Vats bridal ensemble is a depiction of the royal and intricate handcrafted embroideries in an unconventional appeal. Her lehenga is inspired by age-old embroidery techniques like aari and zardozi, intricate geometric patterns and architectural influence. Her creations have a distinctively modern touch to breathe freshness into your style statement.

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Pleats by Kaksha & Dimple

Distinguished for its passionate luxe craftsmanship of pre-bridal and bridal repertoire, Pleats is one of the new and promising labels that millennial brides admire. Attention-grabbing elements of dainty feathers and tassels epitomize glamour, yet on closer look reveals their obsessive attention to detail.

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Pooja Peshoria

Combining bespoke art techniques with the contemporary designs with a tinge of urbane sophistication is the look you will impact in a Pooja Peshoria signature bridal ensemble. She has an innate understanding of how to create timeless masterpieces that have a chic silhouette and will beautify the elegance of a woman. The ornate of appliques, different modern cuts, etc. transmit the vibe of the strength and subtlety of a woman.

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