Soft, romantic colours and a soothing charm marks Eshaani Jayaswal’s spring/summer’ 21 collection The Bridgerton Bride, one that’s feel-good, reassuring that all’s well. The Telegraph chats with Eshaani.The Bridgerton Bride unveils the inner princess within the modern bride.

The collection is dreamy and pretty, signature Eshaani Jayaswal. Take us through the elements of the collection.

This collection channels the romance of the vintage with the artistry of the modern, the innocence of youth with the decadence of love and is a marriage of diaphanous fabrics with corseted bodices and childhood fairy-tale dreams with contemporary authenticity. There are bouffant silhouettes, Bardot bodices with beaded embroidery and fairy-like colours.

What’s the inspiration behind the name? Did you binge-watch the series like a lot of us?

The Netflix series, Bridgerton is the inspiration behind this collection. I have always been fascinated with British aristocrat families — their culture, colours and architecture. Yes, I had seen the trailer and couldn’t wait to watch the series.

We love the absolutely fairy-tale colour palette. What are your favourite fairy tales that may have inspired the palette?

The mystical and imaginary world of fairy tales has always fascinated me. The beauty and brilliance of the world of fairy tale has inspired my creations. My favourite fairy tales are Cinderella, The Snow Queen and Beauty and the Beast.

Which wedding occasions would you pick for these pieces?

This collection harks to the glamorous era of debutante balls. Evenings redolent with the fragrance of anticipated romance, the sparkle of champagne flutes, endless layers of organza, ensuring all the swish one could wish for. The Sangeet and Mehndi at Indian weddings are the most fun and vibrant functions. Music is the soul of the wedding celebrations. I would recommend these ensembles for the Sangeet and Mehndi functions for its larger-than-life feel and dreamy colours.

What kind of a bride would pick these pieces?

Bridal fashion is moving towards simplicity blended with elegance. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the social inspiration, your wedding style should be defined by you and represent your unique personality. (This is for) a bride who dreams of a modern fairy-tale wedding… classic and regal in dreamy bouffant silhouettes and adorned in ensembles that are vintage.

The collection is romantic and fresh. What are the colours of romance for you?

Creme brulee, Wedgewood (grey), light salmon pink.

Which iconic fairy-tale characters come to mind for their gowns?

Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Cinderella and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty).

Who are your favourite princesses?

Cinderella, Aurora and Ariel.

A modern-day princess after your heart?

British actor, radio presenter, model and activist Jameela Alia Jamil.

What are your top tips to channel your inner princess?

Be passionate about everything you do. Listen to music that inspires you and dress up each day in colours that lift your spirits.

If you were to pick five princesses and style them your way, what would you give them and why?

Fictional characters have always inspired me. It would be interesting to dress up fairy-tale characters as fictional characters from TV shows and films.
Cinderella as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, dressed as a carefree woman reinventing herself, liberating the golden girl beneath the ordinary.

Ariel as Midge Maisel, from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (picture above). Matching patterned ensembles, swing dresses, OTT hats, small bags and swing coats. The ’50s-style dressing up and down suiting the occasion.

Elsa as Emily from Emily in Paris. Embracing maximalism, eclectic out-of-the-box pieces. A variety of jackets and blazers worn over dresses and crop tops.

Aurora as Betty Draper from the American TV series, Mad Men. Betty Draper is the epitome of the early ’60s style. Curled blonde hair, red lipstick and a statement black bag.

Snow White as Fallon Carrington’s character from Dynasty. ’80s and ’90s inspired silhouettes. Animal-print dresses, vintage-inspired blazers, red heels and a red bag. Owning each look and making a statement in everything you wear!