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THE LOOK

SHIVAN &

NARRESH

Shivan & Narr
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beachwear brands in India, create stylish, customisable
and unique ensembles. Their swimwear, catered towards
all Indian women's body types, is a popular choice among
many brides for their pool and mehendi parties. Their
creations are renowned for their bright hues, striped
maillots and subtle drapes, with their signature being bikini
saris. The designers enjoy adding elements like capes
and fringed dresses to provide an eclectic look. Drawing
inspiration from art and travel, Shivan & Narresh is a brand
every bride or wedding guest should consider for their
outdoor beach party.
Let’s take a look at what the designers have to say…

How would you describe the brand’s latest collection?
“Our latest is the 'Koi' series, which takes inspiration from
the tribal art form of Madhya Pradesh called Gond Art. This
is actually the first time we have taken inspiration from an

Indian art movement. There are six main prints featuring
some spicy colours like deep reds, blues and ochre.”

How does your collection cater to brides, grooms-to-be,
and their families?
“There are three things that make up the DNA of our
brand — simplicity, travel and holidays. With the new influx

of destination weddings, people are now bothered about
enjoying the experience, thus they focus on practicality
and functionality. The millennial bride wants to be
comfortable and jump into the pool after her mehendi, and
our pieces allow that.”

What bridal trends did you incorporate in your
latest collection?
“There are several things. First is comfort. Second is the
sense of experience, which is also equally important,
as what you plan to do on that day needs to resonate
with what you are going to wear. And lastly, we also
incorporated a new type of embroidery work on our Indian
pieces, which is waterproof and perfect for destination
weddings. This work is also traditional and lightweight. I
believe it is a designer’s responsibility to evolve their style
to suit the current environment of Indian weddings.”

Chui cutout dress with daisy skein (left), Any advice for brides-to-be going to India for their
and a Chui sari with daisy skein (right). trousseau shopping?
“I would say keep it functional, practical and experience-
centric. You never remember your clothes, but you do
remember how you felt in them.”
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