Bridal Asia 2003 bridal fair preview kick-starts in Mumbai

Our Convergence Bureau
26 August 2003

The preview highlights the selections of some of the key Mumbai participants exhibiting at the Bridal Asia 2003 to be held in Delhi on 29 September-1 October 2003. Bridal Asia is synonymous with the best of exclusive designer bridal wear, semi-formal and prét ensembles, sarees, accessories, jewellery and lifestyle products from the Asian subcontinent, all showcased under one roof.

The glittering evening witnessed the presence of some of the leading participating designers of Mumbai who presented a sneak preview of their bridal designs. Among the fashion designers are Krishna Mehta, Bhairavi Jaikishan, Amber and Shirin, Deepika Gehani, Sheetal Design Studio (Hemant Trivedi, Manish Malhotra), Pramod Shah and Shakun (Bridal Fashion).

Among the jewellers Neelam Kothari, Paulomi Sanghvi, Sapna Singhania, Rosentiques, Chetan Jhaveri, Anil Rakyan, Rose Collection, Notandas, Anmol Jewellers, Radiant Jewellery (Jewellers) and Malini Agarwal (accessories) showcased their collection. Medha Chinai (Panache Bags) also showcased her exclusive designs. The event also witnessed the presence of some of the aspiring models from Mumbai.

Says Bridal Asia CEO Divya Gurwara: "We have a large contingent of participants from Mumbai this year that will be setting new trends at Bridal Asia, making the event a veritable showcase of bridal fashion and luxurious lifestyles. Mumbai has the best of talent in the country. I am very glad to be here to introduce the concept of Bridal Asia. I am thankful to all my participants to make this event a success."

The event also highlighted the bridal forecasts presented by Krishna Mehta (for fashion), Neelam Kothari (for bridal jewellery), Malini Agarwal (accessories) and Gurleen Manchanda (wedding décor).

Among the best in the industry, Bridal Asia has also got other participants, both national and international, to participate in September Bridal Asia 2003 in New Delhi. Designers like Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Shantanu and Nikhil, Satya Paul, Rabani Raka and Abha Dalmia (Delhi), Sabya Sachi, Nisha Beri and Anamika Khanna (Kolkata), Vinita Pittie (Hyderabad), and Vishal Mehra (Lucknow).