He is often called the Prince of Bridal Wear and rightly so. That’s because it’s the dream of almost every Indian girl who loves designer wear to be seen in a Sabysachi bridal lehenga or sari. This Bengali designer is well known for his embroidery work, attention to intricate details, use of traditional colours and of course for the sheer ‘Indian-ness’ of his creations. So, of course, this much loved designer had a few tid-bits to share with regard to what he thinks is trending and will continue to be hot in 2017 and in early 2018 too. So here are our favourite tips that he had to share:
Groom Wear Gets Jazzy
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Grooms have always been expected to show up at the wedding wearing the usual traditional colours. Sabyasachi on the other hand, prefers grooms to be dressed in elegant shades of ivory and gold but for the bridegroom who wants to be a lot more eye-catching then that; floral prints are also a great choice to wear.
A Fishtail looks best on a Fish
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Fishtail wedding gowns were trending in a big way this year and although a fishtail looks quite sexy in a western outfit because it shows off the figure rather well, the same fishtail can look rather comical when used in an Indian lehenga. So, as the prince himself says ‘Kill the fishtail’.
Burgundy is the New Pink
Many Sabyasachi fans may have been surprised to see burgundy showing up time and again in his autumn- wedding bridal collection wear but we think that choosing this shade to be in the spotlight was a pretty smart move. Especially since burgundy is one shade that suits many skin tones too. So take your pick from:
Gwalior Lehenga
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The best Mughal motifs, pearls and silk unite to make a bride look regal.
Gulkand Lehenga
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Gold, burgundy and playful notes of pink merge to create lehengas that are outstanding.
Champakali Lehenga
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Lehengas that are a mix of red and pink come in raw silk and have intricate zardosi work on them.
Noor Lehenga
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Elegance is taken one notch higher with creations that feature birds and animals, large motifs as well as semi-precious stones and crystals for a classy shimmery look.
Oh and if you’re wondering when Sabyasachi just might put pen to paper and sketch bridal wear with a modern touch, then you’re likely to be disappointed. The prince of bridal wear believes that on her wedding day, a bride should wear nothing less than traditional bridal attire because of its timeless quality.