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THE LOOK

RABANI

& RAKHA

Rabani & Rakha, known for its exquisite and intricate
designs, is the brainchild of a talented team of three, which
includes husband and wife duo Rahul and Shibani Rastogi,
as well as Gautam Rakha. With over two decades of
experience, the designers take pride in their workmanship
and innovative designs that set them apart from their
peers, while catering to both brides and their families.
After all, their collection always boasts a wide range
of lehengas, kurta sets, anarkalis, gowns and dresses,
providing a large variety of options. All in all, the team’s
detailed and comprehensive understanding of embroidery
and creative design accentuate the artistic mélange which
is Rabani & Rakha.

Let’s take a look at what the designers have to say…

How would you describe the brand’s latest collection?
“With an emphasis on modern cuts and subtle
embroideries, our latest designs offer comfort and style.
Brides now prefer lighter outfits so they can enjoy their

wedding functions. With this in mind, we offer a large
variety of pre-stitched lehenga saris and sharara sets,
which don’t compromise on the exquisite look of the
overall outfit. Moreover, brides are opting to wear lighter

tones like peach, pink, aqua and ivory, so our collection
has those options as well.”

What was the inspiration behind them?
“This new collection aspires to be regal yet understated.
Pearls are a big influence, along with tonal sequins work,

which fuses traditional embroideries with contemporary
cuts and styles.”

Any advice for brides-to-be?
“It’s very important for a bride-to-be to have done her
homework, and know the designers she wants to visit or
Ivory net asymmetrical top with pearls and whose work is closest to her aesthetic sense. This makes

floral embroidery, paired with a delicate shopping much easier overall.”
lace sharara.

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