The air is charged with an electric festivity this time around. After witnessing trends in revenge travel it’s time to pave the way for everyone’s favourite investment
-sartoria. After a dry spell in festivities which were almost null and void owed to the pandemic the budding design fraternity is back with ensembles to entice.
Featuring in this league of designers is the younger cohort dolling out dreams woven in fabric. A noticeable style is the easy to wear pre-stitched saree. Delhi-based designer label 431_88 has a variety of slinky numbers to choose from .The label spearheaded by Shweta Kapur encourages PYTs to wear sarees in under a minute (move over Dolly ji). 431_88’s fall’s sarees are shimmering in sequins are the fastest way to look like a million bucks. It can be coordinated with a sequined top. Its lightweight, fuss-free and easy to wear.
Mumbai-based Arpita Mehta known for her bedazzling mirror work has dished out tiered ruffled sarees for autumn/winter 2022-2023. These voluminous pieces are a modern take on sarees and are paired with her signature starry mirror blouse. Her red and sand garden print is a breath of fresh air. In addition to pleasing prints Mehta has kept the colour palette in hues of red in sync with the festivities ahead.
Rimzim Dadu is a designer whose brand is synonymous with unique textiles. Her liquid metallic saree is iconic. Each hair thin metallic yarn is meticulously sewn together to form a sculptural drape. Each saree is striking and is available in monotones of gold, aqua green and blue. It looks structured and fluid at the same time. This ensemble is creating waves (literally and figuratively) and is set to go down history.
Think ethereal clothing with soft drapes and dramatic feathers, enter the resplendent and captivating world of designer Ridhi Mehra. She casts spells with her airy sarees with impressive embroideries. Its truly a modern take on the traditional ensemble which is pre stitched. The stone and pearl embellishments on chiffon and organza make it subtle yet 100% glam.
Sarees are the way to go this fall. Choose a modern blouse and throw on your mom’s benarasi and make your own statement. T’is the season to be saree-fall a-la-la-la-la. Have a sar(ee)torially sparkling season ahead!
