Harper’s Bazaar Bride is the ultimate guide for luxury weddings. Here is every modern bride’s ‘go-to’ magazine for the best in Indian and international couture, trousseau shopping, jewellery, wedding décor, gifting, beauty and much more.
KOJI ICHIKAWA A New York-based hair stylist, Ichikawa began his career by working at a salon. He then moved to London to work with the acclaimed Sam McKnight. His skills have styled models across magazine, fashion, and beauty shoots. He has also worked with celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Amanda Seyfried, and Jared Leto. In this issue, he showcases his talent in ‘Shining Star’. Vacation spot you keep going back to? London! It changed my life. APARRNA GUPTA A Mumbai-based writer, Gupta has nearly two decades of experience in wellness and beauty science. She also consults brands on content strategy and product development. And in her blog lavenderoom.com, she explores the world of fragrances, wellness, and skincare. Here, she talks about food that can get you longer and stronger hair…
The best love stories are born out of great friendships. They come with humour and wit. A certain intimacy that makes for a great interview. Which is why the story of Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal is one of my favourites. Here is an outtake of our conversation with them: Brides Today: Richa, what do you like most about Ali? Richa Chadha: That he is very kind. Ali Fazal: (laughs) RC: Are you not kind? AF: Are you serious? RC: I would not marry an unkind man. AF: No, no, no. I mean, that’s actually a very kind thing to say. I was thinking (of) something wacky (Both laugh). BT: Tell us what you like most about Richa? AF: I think she’s very uninhibited and says what she feels as…
FREE SPIRITED Designer Saroj Jalan’s Spring 2020 line fuses heritage and art with contemporary details. Her latest collection, Banji, is an ode to the gypsies of India. Choose from embroidered coats, fitted churidars, and panelled skirts in rich, dusty tones to create a layered look. Available at the Saroj Jalan flagship at 68, Block C, Bangur Avenue, Kolkata all eyes A statement necklace is perfect to add a dramatic touch to your bridal look. And you can’t go wrong with creations from the Astra Collection by ORRA Bridal Jewellery. Set in 18K gold and bejewelled with diamonds, their pieces remind us of a star-studded night sky. Choose from double-layered ones with pendants, low chokers, or classic rani haars, and you’re sure to make heads turn. orra.co.in HAPPY DAYS Brighten up…
Stylist Tanya Vohra talks about her new fashion venture, CLAD, which focuses on Indian grooms and their families Brides Today: How did the idea of CLAD come about? Tanya Vohra: Before my engagement, my husband’s family reached out to me to help them with their outfits. Living in Singapore, they were clueless about Indian menswear. I had to do everything—from fixing their appointments with the designers and customising their looks to taking care of all fittings. It was then that I realised that there was a gap in the market for a service like this. BT: What services do you offer? TV: Whether it’s personal shopping for your trousseau or making sure everybody’s baraat looks complement each other, tell us what you need and we’ll come up with ways to…
Splurging on extravagant wedding clothing may be a distant reality now, but that shouldn’t stop you from wearing your favourite designer’s outfit. The solution lies in renting the look. Here are three such websites that you can consider when dressing up for your budget-friendly wedding. 1. Tall: The Pune-based platform was launched by former banker Chaitali Parmar in 2018. They stock the latest styles from leading fashion and accessory designers including Shivan & Narresh, Gauri & Nainika, Rimzim Dadu, MISHO, and Valliyan. Tali currently deliver to Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Alterations can be done upon request, and they’ll coordinate returns without additional charges for shipping and pick up. rentattali.com 2. The Style Ease: You can book anywhere from six months to four days before your big day…
Ali! Allez vous!? So weird to write to you a letter when I can just call you…seems aptin view of this 21 days lockdown though. May we both emerge fromthis like butterflies from a cocoon. I keep saying it’s a miracle we met, because what are the odds?What are the odds of finding someone with whom you can discussliterature, cinema, poetry, food, music…? Someone who enjoysgoing on a run in the sultry LA afternoon and bargaining withpeddlers at Chor Bazaar! You, my love, are the last of the Mohicans, as the cultured manambles to his extinction, I am so glad I found you. Found you withyour intact spine and balls of steel! That too in our business. We’re inequal measure reclusive and crazy extroverted—a healthy concoctionfor any artist. Oh, speaking…
