Choosing a bridal lehenga can be both a stressful and a joyful experience, On one hand, you want to make a long lasting impression and on the other, you want to make sure that you haven’t gone overboard on just that one outfit either. So, if the Tarun’s and Manish’s aren’t what you have in mind, then here are 7 other hot new Indian designers who are already making waves and all the right sounds in the bridal attire world:
1. Anushree Reddy
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Love bright colours? Then you’ll love her creations. Anushree loves the little details and you’ll spot her genius in embroidered dupattas and floral prints that never look out of place. Her colour combinations suit all skin tones.
2. Arpita Mehta
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Arpita is quite famous for her red carpet wear and her creations have been spotted many a time on Bollywood celebs. In her bridal collection, she merges vibrant shades like peacock blue with gold and also has plenty of pastel shades too. Elegant bridal wear that’s pretty earns her a spot on the list of hot new Indian designers.
3. Dilnaz Kharbhary
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A true-blood Parsi, Dilnaz who was formerly with Tarun Tahiliani, is now well known for her feminine dainty designs and lehengas that have an old world charm to it. Pastels with embroidery that never looks gaudy is her trademark style. She also has a collection of teal coloured bridal wear that’s so gorgeous.
4. Karan Berry & Leon Vaz
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After a very successful partnership by a designer duo like Sandeep Khosla and Abu Jani, comes a hot couture brand called Karleo, which is led from the front by another designer duo. It’s often said that men are able to drape women better and going by the beautiful wedding gowns and cocktail dresses that they design, it’s no wonder they have so many takers. White wedding gowns with a modern touch are their speciality.
5. Kresha Bajaj
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Kresha shot to overnight fame and found a place on the hot new Indian designers list after her designs for Samantha Prabhu appeared on social media and garnered many likes. She is best known for the ivory and gold saree she designed for her best friend that had Sam’s love story literally embroidered on it. Now who doesn’t like a designer who goes to such lengths to make bridal wear ultra special?
6. Natasha Dalal
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In-depth embroidery detailing and unusual colour combinations have made a favourite with Bollywood celebs who can be spotted wearing her creations now and then. To put it simply- this is the hot new Indian designer to turn to if you want fuss free bridal wear that’s easy to drape and vibrant. Fabrics that are soft to the touch and simple silhouettes are her guarantee.
7. Shehla Khan
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If a fashionista like Sonam Kapoor swears by Shehla Khan, then there’s no doubt that this designer is one of the hot new Indian designers to watch out for. Lavish use of lace which add more feminine appeal, pastel shades, candy shades and floral embroidery, make her the ideal choice for bridal wear too.
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