Bridal wear has certain evergreen concepts that never go out of fashion, and especially when it comes to heritage bridal wear, the trend of ever-young classics is something that brides always go back to. Keeping this in mind, The Telegraph shot a special regal lookbook from Mukhtar Sarees, a brand that started as Mukhtar Zariwala and has been there in the city for the past 50 years and has catered to a wide range of bridal ensemble demands. The latest collection is a revival of old-school Mughal-style motifs with intricate hand-work done on pure silks, organzas and tissues. “Our legacy is deeply rooted in the craftsmanship of pure zardosi work. We aim to revive that heritage and blend it with contemporary fashion trends. At Mukhtar we envision heritage bridal couture wear for the women of today,” said co-owners Anas Shabbir and Hamzah Shakil Ahmed, third generation from the house of Mukhtar Zariwala that opened in 1955.
Adding further to the old-world charm are the jewels from Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons (J) in intricate polki, rubies, uncut diamonds and mined diamonds.
“We envisage Taj City Centre New Town as the epitome of urban luxury. The trend of hosting weddings at hotels has become increasingly popular post the pandemic. We are well-prepared and have trained our staff to handle both weddings and corporate events flawlessly,” said Sourav Ghosal, general manager, Taj City Centre New Town.
Here’s a lookbook that The Telegraph created for the modern bride who is not afraid to go back to her roots and pull off heritage bridal looks with finesse.
This dusty magenta gharara with a heavily embroidered tissue chaadar takes us back to the Mughal times where pure gold hand-work was popular among the royalty. The gharara has hidden pleats that almost make it look like a skirt when standing. A big part of this new collection is the use of tissue fabric that has a beautiful shine and dual tone to it. The entire outfit, including the chaadar, is laced in pure zardosi work, with jaal all over the outfit and a thick embellished border for the chaadar. The polki chaandbalis and necklace and the textured ponytail further elevate the look. This can easily be a fun Mehndi look.
Here’s an ideal pre or post-wedding look that you can opt for in case of smaller wedding functions as well. The beautiful sky blue is an ideal canvas for the silver, magenta, green and blue embroidery that runs throughout the kameez, lines the pants as well as the dupatta. It’s festive, it’s fresh, without the over-the-top vibe. Mukhtar Sarees also creates custom shoes for you to pair with your festive/bridal ensembles. The passa adds the right amount of richness to the overall look, and the turquoise jhumkas with the light wavy hair makes this picture perfect.
Tissue, organza, silver zardosi and pearls create this stunning wedding/reception look in an offbeat muted mint hue. The outfit has a silk flared skirt and bustier that are brought together by a heavily embellished organza jacket that has floral motifs all over. The intricate sleeve detailing and back are stellar. The star of this show is the heavy net dupatta that has a diamond pattern jaal work all over along with a heavy border. Heavy to carry, but what bride has ever chosen convenience over looks?! Regal diamonds and rubies add a graceful vibe to the outfit without overpowering the look of the ensemble.
For the modern bride who’s not afraid of bold cuts yet wants to tie her look to tradition, this sunset orange lehnga with intricate sequin, white pearls, blush-pink crystal embellishments and zardosi in silver and gold is perfect. This outfit is a work of art. Turn heads at your cocktail event by treating this as a skirt and crop top, or add the heavily embellished dupatta to create a wedding look. We’ve channelled boho-chic vibes by skipping the dupatta and going for a kundan sheesh patti, along with chunky bangles in polki and uncut diamonds and a stunning two-layered polki, emeralds and uncut diamond necklace. The open wavy tresses and elegant make-up complete the look.
Pictures: Pabitra Das
Location: Taj City Centre New Town
Outfits: Mukhtar Sarees
Jewellery: Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons (J)
Make-up: Pritam Das
Hair: Gini Halder and Mainak Mitra
Styling: Kiara Sen and Himadri Bhattacharya