Radhika Merchant’s Wedding Dress: 6 Designers She Might Wear on Her Big Day
Fashion fanatics and industry insiders are waiting on bated breath to see what the bride will be wearing to what has been dubbed the Wedding of The Year
What will the bride wear? That’s always the question in the lead up to the ceremony, no matter how big or small the celebrations are anticipated to be. Be it an intimate event with close family or a lavish affair, the pinnacle of every wedding day is that special moment when the bride steps out, walking down the aisle to meet her future husband.
Ahead of the hotly anticipated Ambani wedding next month, Bazaar Arabia shares a list of designers we suspect may be in the running when it comes to dressing Radhika Merchant for her Big Day.
Radhika Merchant Wedding Dress: 6 Designers She Might Wear on Her Big Day
Manish Malhotra
Naturally Manish Malhotra is a strong contender, having already been delegated the role of the wedding’s creative director. Renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship and innate abilities to put a modern twist on traditional Indian attire, his label is synonymous with luxury and sophistication.
Radhika has worn Manish’s designs many times before and, with intimate knowledge of Radhika’s style preferences and a proven track record of delivering timeless elegance, he stands as a natural choice to bring together Radhika’s bridal visions.
On the second day of her lavish pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, the bride-to-be wowed her guests in a stunning ensemble by the designer. Her off-the-shoulder blouse added an element of sparkle to the gold and champagne lehenga skirt, creating a glamorous look fit for royalty.
The designer also disclosed details about another pre-wedding look, featuring Radhika in a stunning steel blue lehenga embellished with crystals, gold and silver florals, and Swarovski crystals. The intricate ensemble reportedly required approximately 5700 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to create.
Sabyasachi
Sabyasachi emerges as a potential option choice and is the kind of designer who embodies the epitome of bridal elegance. The designer’s creations continuously set new standards in bridal couture, making him the quintessential choice for any A-Lister’s Big Day.
Recently, Radhika Merchant looked flawlessly elegant in the billowing ice-blue princess-inspired Sabyasachi lehenga that featured a printed choli and a simple, matching netted dupatta.
After all, every Indian bride aspires to don a ‘Sabya’ and we wouldn’t be surprised to see Radhika include him in her line up of bridal outfits.
Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
In the realm of bridal couture, one duo reigns supreme: Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Their designs aren’t just garments; they’re love letters to tradition, penned with threads of innovation. One of the Ambani family’s favorites, they’ve frequently been entrusted with bringing to life their sartorial dreams.
Radiant and ethereal, Radhika exuded sheer elegance at her engagement to Anant Ambani, draped in a golden lehenga by the duo. Gilded with exquisite embroidery and sequin work, the look shimmered with every step she took. A delicate matching belt, elegantly cinched at her waist, added the perfect finishing touch to her ensemble, completing her enchanting look.
Anamika Khanna
For Radhika, Anamika Khanna’s creations offer more than just beauty; they embody the spirit of modern Indian femininity, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation. With each stitch, the couturier infuses her designs with a sense of poetry, weaving together heritage with modern style.
For her Lagan Lakhvanu ceremony Radhika dazzled in an Anamika Khanna lehenga in pastel hues enhanced with vibrant flower motifs and intricate gold sequin embroidery.
Shahab-Durazi
In the world of bridal designers, Shahab Durazi certainly marches to the beat of his own drum. His meticulous tailoring and commitment to novelty designs set him apart, and he could potentially offer Radhika unexpected for her Big Day. Shahab has carved out his own respective niche in evening wear, blending form-fitted silhouettes with free-flowing elegance for the modern Indian woman.
Last year at the inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, Radhika epitomised the true spirit of vintage glamour, donning a black Indo-Western lace saree by the maximalist label. The saree featured intricate floral embroidery, elegantly complemented by a corset blouse with dramatic sleeves.
Tarun Tahiliani
Last but not least, Tarun Tahiliani’s mastery in the art of bridal couture makes him an impeccable choice for Radhika Merchant’s special day. Keeping in mind the “Heritage Indian” theme of her hastakshar ceremony in Jamnagar, Radhika Merchant stunned in rose gold and silver hued Tarun Tahiliani lehenga.
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