FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend to celebrate bridal style in Delhi this August
The Fashion Design Council of India will bring together Indian fashion, jewellery, and lifestyle labels for a wedding themed shopping fair at the Taj Palace in New Delhi from August 2 to 3.
"Bring your wedding vision board to life- from your dream attire to the finest jewellery under one roof," announced the FDCI on Facebook. "For all your wedding celebrations from haldi, mehendi, D-Day to reception, get to experience the top-notch designers and jewellers from the country at FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend... Registrations are opening soon."
The business to customer event is designed to galvanise shoppers ahead of the autumn wedding and festive season. Designer Archana Aggarwal will showcase a selection of fine jewellery at the fair with statement pieces featuring emeralds, rubies, and diamonds. Isvari Jalandhar will also bring a selection of occasion and bridal jewellery pieces to the fair, including traditional polki designs.
For apparel, Tarun Tahiliani will present a selection of classic lehengas and sarees along with JJ Valaya. For menswear, eponymous designer Kunal Rawal will showcase his latest range of ivory suits featuring subtle details and metallic touches.
Namrata Joshipura, Jayanti Reddy, Shantnu & Nikhil, and Shanti Banaras among others will also present their latest collections at the event, with tailored looks for traditional wedding celebrations from Haldi to Sangeet. By bringing together luxury brands from across the country, the event aims to give them a platform from which to reach new customers while promoting India's bridal and wedding industry.
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