Mughal look for brides on show this wedding season

Mughal-inspired designer finery by Banglore fashion designer duo, who had transported Indian fashion onto the international cinema, is set to be showcased in contemporary trousseaux during the bridal fashion fair here this September.

Seema and Jamila Malhotra, the mother-daughter duo had shot to fame for their embroidery designs on the jewel-encrusted costumes worn by Cate Blanchet in Hollywood film "Elizabeth" and the stunning peacock gown that Judy Dench wore in "Shakespeare in Love." They are also the talent behind the enchanting, fantastical costumes in "Finding Neverland."

For the "Bridal Asia" wedding fair the duo are bringing the collection "Husn"- which they say is a  perfect amalgamation of past and the present and pays tribute to the timeless beauty of the Indian women.

"The collection reveals the beauty of the Indian woman which has remain unchanged even with advent of globalisation," Seema, the younger of the two said during a preview held here recently.

The collection is inspired by the mystical magic that Indian women creates when draped in a beautiful saree, lehenga or various forms of Anarkali, she says.

"This is my first visit to Delhi and the response has been heartwarming," gushed the designer.

Celebrating its 12th edition this year the wedding event is expected to be much grander this year says, Bridal Asia's CEO Divya Gurwara.

"Every year we expect the event to be better. This year we expect a 25 per cent increase in the sales."

The three-day event beginning September 11 is expected to host a clutch of 100 designers including those from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Fashion biggies like Sabyasachi, Pallavi Jaikishan, Rina Dhaka, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Jaya Rathore among others are expected to exhibit the hottest trends for the upcoming wedding season.

Slated to be Asia's biggest exposition for all bridal finery, apparel and products, the event, organisers say, promises to offer a complete solution to brides who are style conscious and would not mind spending extra for that "perfect" wedding.