AASHNI + CO

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AMIT AGGARWAL

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Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre has been at the forefront of the Indian fashion scene for over 20 years. A household name and a highly respected leader in the global fashion fraternity, she is also celebrated for her commitment to reviving, sustaining and empowering traditional Indian crafts. With a desire to make fashion accessible, she crafted a folio of brands to meet the Indian consumers need for fashionable wear. Global Desi & AND, her two popular high street brands and her eponymous luxury label ANITA DONGRE with its fine bridal wear, couture, and pret, along with the jewellery brand Pink City are the hot favourites of Bollywood divas, and fashionistas.

AHUJASONS

Astha Narang

About Abhinav Mishra

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About Amrapali Jaipur

Amrapali Jaipur is a celebration of the timeless Indian art of adornment and authentic master craftsmanship. Breathing new life into centuries-old traditions of jeweler, Amrapali embodies a unique, bold and eclectic style. Like the legend of its namesake, a renowned courtesan of ancient India, Amrapali Jaipur is the expression of a mysterious, eternal world of delight. It has been the most favoured brand of the rich and famous world ever since its inception in 1978. Over the years of excellence and exquisiteness, Amrapali has created a fan club of several famous families like Hermes, Corum, Porche, and Barbie-Muller. The Amrapali rage has also caught the imagination of glamorous stars of Hollywood and Bollywood equally.

About Ambreen Ahmed

Innovative, perfectly crafted and always bang on-trend, Ambreen is easily the most exciting make-up artist working today. Marking & celebrating her 10 years in the make-up world this year, the darling of the UK Asian beauty industry, with her fresh, ever-involving make-up styles has graced as many fashion spreads, celebrity photoshoots and catwalk ramps as she has beautified celebrities & brides all across the nation. Showcasing her talents at wedding shows such as Quintessentially Concierge Wedding Atelier, Aashni & Co Wedding Show and the Asiana Bridal Show. Bollywood's A-list designers Manisha Malhotra at the Dorchester, Anju Modi at the Royal Exchange – by Akshay Patra and Fashion Parade London are some of the profile shows Ambreen has showcased her Art of Make-up.
Having worked with global icons & brands such as Oscar de la Renta, Estée Lauder, Mac Cosmetics, Laura Mercier, Benefit Cosmetics, Ambreen showcased her artistry skills by hosting her first ever Masterclass for Global Make-up brand Mac Cosmetics presenting 'Asian Bridal with Ambreen' at their global flagship pro store in London, after the huge success of this Ambreen hosted her Masterclasses at he world renowned Selfridges London and Selfridges Birmingham.
Ambreen is also a firm favourite among Asian designers, including international Indian fashion gurus Manish Malhotra, Anju Modi, Satya Paul, Rohit Bal, Arjun & Anjalee Kapoor, Sabyasachi, Soltee by Sulakshana Monga and UK haute couture boutiques such Aashni & Co for whom she has showcased her talents.
With a portfolio to die for including numerous ad campaigns and featured in high-end fashion bibles such as OK magazine, Hello magazine, Asiana and Asiana Wedding, it's little wonder that the renowned make-up maestro is now one of the most sought-after artists around. From renowned Bollywood photographer Avinash Gowarikar to Bollywood beauties Nargis Fakhri, Kanika Kapoor, the legendary Shabana Azmi and the Deols of Bollywood, video shoots for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, British Asian stars such as Jay Sean, Raghav, to UK celebs like Sophie Anderton, Neev Spencer everyone wants a touch of Ambreen's signature creations. She earns her reputation for treating all her subjects – be they models, celebrities or brides – like a work of art in the making, designed to match the individual client's features and needs to perfection. Her youthful vibrancy and winning personality ensures she brings out the one ingredient you won't find in the world's most expensive beauty kit – inner beauty. Behind her is a full force of trained artists whom she has mastered to perfection…the Ambreen Make-up team.

About ANJUL B

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CHAKRA EVENTS AND BESPOKE CATERING

CHAKRA EVENTS AND BESPOKE CATERING

EMMY LONDON

EMMY LONDON

Gaurang

About Gaurav Gupta

Creating paradigm shifts, blurring boundaries, questioning identities and norms within, deconstructing duality and flights of fantasy have always remained the plot of the Gaurav Gupta narrative. Over the span of over ten years, the designer has revolutionized the fashion landscape of the country with collections that are conceptual, creative, cutting edge-and cool at the same time -- making the brand a favourite with the progressive, fashion-aware, global women of today. Women who aren't afraid to explore and express their identities. Women who embrace the new and charter the unscaled. And of course, countless celebrities at the red carpet hold the brand as their trusted special.
Season after another, Gaurav's pret & couture collections have taken audience into the worlds of Greek Gothic goddesses, forest nymphs, inebriate royalty and mystical forests. His introduction of the Saree Gown, Jacket Gown, Risque Couture, Metallic Embroidery & Three-dimensional draping have have redefined the way Indian brides dress.
Gaurav Gupta's Couture 2015 Show & the Grand Finale Show at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion week were testimony to the designer's prowess in the disciplines of design and fashion.

Jaipur Gems

JAIPUR GEMS OF HERITAGE AND HEIRLOOMS
What makes a jewellery an heirloom? How do you know if your jewellery will eventually be an heirloom piece worn and worn for generations to come? Siddhartha Sacheti of Jaipur Gems gives you tips on what to look out for when investing in heirloom jewellery:
1. Design: When it comes to design, buying a piece of jewellery can be compared to buying art. Timeless designs should be your priority when selecting jewellery. Look for inspirational design features that reflect a jeweller's vision and tells a story. A jeweller's inspiration could range from architecture of a region to art of the land to cultural symbols, all these elements combine to show the passion of the jeweller and as a result makes the jewellery an heirloom piece. If a jeweller can tell you a story about his design inspiration with equal passion then you know you are in good hands and you will also feel the same way about your purchase for decades to come.
2. Quality: A well reputed jeweller will always use the highest quality materials to ensure that he doesn't compromise on the design. Jewellery that brings out the beauty of the stones and enhances the grace and charm of the wearer also. If the choice of gemstones and material is of utmost importance to the jeweller then you can enjoy the jewellery today and for years to come.
3. Craftsmanship: An heirloom piece has many virtues. If you have bought from a reputed jeweller who has generations of history and a passion to serve then you've found the brand that you must invest in. Attention to detail is what sets apart superior craftsmanship of any design.
4. Limited edition: Mass produced jewellery can never be an heirloom piece because that involves a large scale manufacturing process that is not individual and lacks the passion of the maker. It is the same difference between a couture piece and an off the rack piece. It's no surprise then that this kind of jewellery won't be passed on from one generation to another.
About Jaipur Gems
Classically designed and finely crafted, the House of Jaipur Gems has been nurtured by generations of craftsmen for over 700 years to create jewellery which ultimately becomes a legacy. An ode to love, an association with beauty and sophistication the Jaipur Gems contemporary Jadau and Diamond jewellery collection is a range of exquisitely crafted pieces celebrating grandeur and splendor in jewellery that transcends time. Embellished with precious stones, each design is a limited edition, a delight for eyes thus etching a lineage, an era of royalty and exclusiveness. Whether it is the bridal boutique or the elegance of pearls, each piece reflects an important piece of jewellery thereby becoming the ultimate legacy. Some are inspired by India's royal past, some are inspired by the modern day woman; there is a sense of fulfillment and a sense of pride in both. It's that pride that the House of Jaipur Gems has captured and translated into an ornament that will last them a lifetime. Over the past three decades, Jaipur Gems has become synonymous with classic and luxurious jewellery. "We opened our first store in 1974 [in Mumbai], but our family has been in the jewellery business for seven generations," says Siddhartha Sacheti, who has been running the business with his parents and brother since he returned from America in the '90s, armed with a degree in gemology. Jaipur – City Of Royals
Forts, palaces, architectural marvels and tales of valour, all in their own way, bear testimony to the glory that Jaipur, , is and was just after it was conceived by Sawai Jai Singh in 1727. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was the first planned city in northern India with a history that dates back to the 12th century when the Kachchwaha clan o Rajputs arrived at the old fort palace of Amber in the Aravalli Hills.
Called the Pink City because of the colour of the stone exclusively used for the construction of all structures. Jaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of India. The culture, architecture, tradition, art jewellery and textiles of Jaipur have always charmed the travellers. It is one city that. Even after modernisation, still holds to its roots and values. The glorious past of Jaipur comes alive in the palaces and forts in the city where once lived the royal clans. The majestic forts and havelis, the beautiful temples, the serene landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage, have made Jaipur an ideal destination for tourists.

JAYANTI REDDY

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Khanna Jewellers

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MANISH MALHOTRA

Manish Malhotra's creativity and genius span the broad spheres of Bollywood design, Styling, Diffusion and the Everlasting Bridal and Couture. Manish is a pioneer in the field of fashion in the country today. His diffusion label 'MANISH MALHOTRA' has become a success since its launch in 2004 and has proved once again why he is the country's favourite when it comes to dressing India's most beautiful and glamourous.
Manish, known for his bridal wear and immaculate colour sense, has designed for some of the most striking personalities in the Indian film industry, high profile politicians, industrialists, top global corporates and affluent families across the globe.
Manish Malhotra has also been felicitated by National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi and the Indo American Society for his contribution to fashion designing. He was also presented the Rajiv Gandhi Award by the Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress 2002 for his contribution to fashion in India.

Mrunalini Rao

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RWS LONDON

SHYAMAL

About TARUN TAHILIANI

The Tarun Tahiliani brand has set out to create the ultimate "India Modern": a brand with a view in the present moment, but, ultimately much steeped in the Indian traditions of draped form and the techniques that millions of Indian craftspeople imbibe with love. The silhouettes combine western notions of cut, construct and nish but using Indian heritage and craftsmanship. The Tarun Tahiliani Design Studio creates couture, occasion wear and ready-to- wear, which is a fusion of Indian craftsmanship and ne textiles with contemporary, international chic. His unique combination of historical opulence and contemporary style also lend themselves to couture.

Varun Bahl

Varun Bahlis one of the few remaining true artists and couturiers' in the Indian fashion industry. He is one of a handful of designers who has stuck true to his style and artistry in the onslaught of tasteless commercialization of the fashion design business. He is best known for creating style signatures within global styling cues so that his clothes are fashionable but unique.
Best known for his expertise in blending the classic with the contemporary, the antique with the new and innovative use of fabrics to create a dreamy love affair for today's kind of customer- a reflection of elegance, avant-garde, non-conformist yet rooted in classics. Most of his clients swear his clothes are their heirlooms like jewelry because of their classic sensibility and incredible quality.
The label's passion for both the design process and the ultimate garment is fueled by the designers artistic sensibility and discerning eye for detail. The belief of the label is to pave the way for couture to be embraced as part of one's daily wardrobe with the generous use of exotic motifs and rich luminous tones like old rose, fuchsia and reds reflecting luxe glamour that makes a statement. Be it a new spin on old classics like anarkali dresses in pastels or sari-gowns in sensuous colors which make for the perfect style statement for an evening soiree or that special occasion. The designer's innate aesthetic ability to look beyond the obvious and continuously revisiting and reinterpreting his relationship with his customers and giving form to new patterns in the design kaleidoscope has been the key to his success and extremely loyal client base comprising of Bollywood celebrities, known personalities from different walks of life, fashionista's and fashion critics alike. Varun Bahl designs embody glamour, sophistication and are an inherently sexy luxe style statement.
A design graduate from the National Institute of fashion Technology, New Delhi, Varun launched his label in 2001.
Varun showcased his Spring/Summer 2004 collection at White in Milan to international acclaim and great commercial success. He was also chosen by Camera Nazionaledella Moda Italiana, Milano to showcase his SS '07 and AW '07/'08 at Milan Fashion Week, making him one of the first few Indian designers to have participated in the event.
Varun Bahl has a commercially successful menswear prêt label with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Karan Johar called Karan Johar + Varun Bahl since 2010.

VANDANA MOHAN

VANDANA MOHAN

About ZITA ELZE

ZITA ELZE background info: Weddings and Events 2015
From bespoke wedding flowers through to entire concepts Zita Elze's event and wedding designs are theatre at its purest – immaculately conceived, perfectly scripted, organised down to the finest detail, inspired, individual, heartfelt and always breathtakingly beautiful.
Zita Elze can arrange every aspect of a wedding from bride's, groom's and attendants' flowers through to venue, decorations and catering. She particularly welcomes collaborations with event organisers and other wedding businesses both in the UK, Europe and further afield. You can visit her at her eponymously named shop in London's leafy suburb of Kew.
Just a few doors away from the flower shop, the Zita Elze Design Academy was set up in London in 2010 and is now one of the leading flower schools in the world with a reputation for originality, excellence and innovation, training both professionals and beginners.
Award-winning floral artist, designer, teacher and creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal Collection, Zita Elze studied artistic bookbinding in Paris, followed by Interior Design at London's KLC School of Design and Garden Design at the Inchbald School of Design, where she graduated with a distinction. She won the prestigious Design and Decoration Award 'Graduate Garden Designer of the Year 2003′ and opened her eponymously named first shop in Kew in the same year. In 2009, Zita won a silver-gilt medal for her first major exhibit, entitled A Celebration of Life, at the Chelsea Flower Show, where she revealed her ground-breaking floral embroidery technique.
Zita Elze Flowers also caters for private and commercial clients in every field, managing everything from floral design for films (Great Expectations) and special events to shop launches, exhibitions and daily deliveries to homes, hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
www.zitaelze.com
zita@zitaelze.com
Zita Elze Flowers 287 Sandycombe Road, Kew, Richmond, Surrey,
TW9 3LU, UK
+44 (0)20 8940 0040