10 Homegrown Accessory Brands To Have On Your Radar For The Wedding Season

Gone are the days when accessories were just mere add-ons to our ensembles. Over time, the enhanced creativity of designers has helped them grab a rather significant portion of the spotlight while examining a person's overall fashion sense. Whether it is Anant Ambani's brooches or Deepika Padukone's bags, accessories no longer go unnoticed.

While the right accessory can elevate a simple outfit marvellously, the wrong one can eclipse the grace of your ensemble. Finding the right accessories is already a task. And then, if you consider finding a brand that ticks off all parameters of style and fashion, while also adhering to the norms of sustainable and ethical manufacturing processes and simultaneously empowering local craftsmanship is even more difficult.

But, fret not, we’ve got you. If you’re someone who wants to ace the style quotient while also empowering homegrown businesses, here is a list of brands you should consider for your next purchase.

10 Homegrown Accessory Brands That Are Absolutely Stunning

JWC (Jaipur Watch Company)

JWC watches are both elegant and timeless. The unique design of the watches is inspired by elements of Indian history like colonial-era coins, postage stamps, feathers, paintings and even monuments. Each creation by the brand is a classic combination of vintage fashion and modern-day minimalism. So, whether it's a regular day at work, a wedding or just a casual date, any pick from JWC will complement and elevate your outfit in the best possible way.

Manifest Recommends:Radha In The Moon Light Automatic Watch,Penny Black Stamp Watch,Devanagari Baagh Steel

BWC (Bangalore Watch Company)

In a very short stint of six years, BWC has made a name for itself in the category of luxury watches. Each creation by the company has a story to tell. In addition to watches, the brand also offers premium crafted watch straps and carry cases made with durable material to withstand mechanical and physical jerks. The Apogee, Mach1 and Cover Drive collections by the brand inspired by India's achievements in space, aviation and sports are something you should consider for your next shopping haul.

Manifest Recommends:Aviator Stealth High Fighter,Supernova

HMT Watches

HMT has been a preferred choice for people from all sections of Indian society since 1950. The brand is accredited for revolutionising the Indian watch market with the first Automatic Day-Date watch, the first Quartz watch, the first Braille watch, and the first Ana-Digi watch and continues to invent newer ways of viewing time. Additionally, the brand has collaborated with International giants like Tiffany to create spotlight steal worthy designs. Thus, whether it's a wedding, an official meeting, or a date night, an HMT pick can never go wrong.

Manifest Recommends:HMT Elegance EGCL 57 Black, HMTRajat Premium Tiffany Blue B

Lovetobag

For Indo-western style enthusiasts, Love to Bag is an apt choice because the designs curated represent a uniform collaboration of local artistry and contemporary styling. Pouches, potlis, visors, monograms, embellished handles, waist belts and even mobile pouches, the brand catalogue has it all. A brainchild of entrepreneur Ayushi Kanoi Gupta, the brand is for people who wish to experiment with fashion.

Manifest Recommends:Dysis Soft Pouch Tourmaline Rainbow with Handle,Keepsake Monogram Emerald Potli,Amara Potli Sublime Pastel with Handle

Fizzy Goblet

Whether it is Juttis, bags, sandals potlis, bootah bags or kohlas, each creation at the Fizzy Goblet is an ode to local craftsmanship. Keeping style and comfort at its core, the brand has played a huge role in making Indian craftsmanship cool again. Over the years, Fizzy Goblet has also collaborated with renowned names in the fashion industry, like Payal Singhal, Rahul Mishra and PUMA to infuse versatility into their creations.

Manifest Recommends:Bling Empire, Juttis,Gold Move : Potli,Fizzy GobletNEO Shoulder Bag Leather

OCEEDEE

Acing style and comfort while designing footwear is a challenge that many brands have been unable to achieve. But for the Indian footwear brand OCEEDEE, the process is not as tough as it seems. Every design in the catalogue reflects a strong sense of design by the couturiers while keeping comfort and durability at their core. A favoured choice of celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon, the brand offers options like flats, pumps, loafers, mules, boots and sandals for everyone to choose from.

Manifest Recommends:PearlandJulie,Rose

Needle dust

Out of all the footwear brands available, Needle Dust is one of the rarest brands that embraces old-school artistry with a kiss of modern-day sophistication. The collections consists of juttis, sandals, purses mojaris and kohlapuris.

Manifest Recommends:Mehtab(Man's Jutti),Jasmine(Kids's Jutti),Sheesh Mahal(Woman's Jutti)Dilbar(Woman's Jutti)

Aanchal Sayal

The name Aanchal Sayal has remained consistent in the category of bespoke fashion accessories since 2018. From embellished potlis to structured bags, satchels, bucket bags, bag straps and footwear, the brand has been consistent in its quality of products and carved a niche for itself in this highly competitive world of fashion. Whether it’s a red carpet event or a big fat star-studded Indian wedding, you will surely spot one of your favourite celebrities carrying one of Aanchal Sayal's creations.

Manifest Recommends:Moonlight,Mini Oyster Pearl Potli Ivory Coin Bag,Pretzo

Azga

Azga derives its design inspiration from wildlife, nature and architectural carvings. The men's accessories brand manufactures exquisite pieces by using metals like silver, gold, brass, and wood and incorporates traditional techniques like inlay marbling and block printing to curate its products. The catalogue features cufflinks, lapel pins, shirt studs, pocket squares, collar pins, and options for ladies and kids.

Manifest Recommends:Le Jardin Brooch,Zebra Handpainted Openable Bangle,Black Onyx shirt studs

Tossido

When it comes to men's fashion, the tie and the pocket square elevate the overall aesthetic appeal of a basic suit or blazer without being too loud or prominent. But with Tossido bookmarked for your next fashion haul, the search for the right tie and pocket square is comparatively easy. With over two decades of experience in the fashion market, the brand offers innumerable options in cravats, pocket squares, cufflinks, bowties, neckties, scarves, mufflers, brooches and even options for kids like scrunchies headbands, tic-tac clips and bows.

Manifest Recommends: Spruced Up Rhinestone Bow tiefor men,Agility StoleFor Women,Maroon Floral Silk Pocket Square

Taroob

The meticulously curated range of hand-crafted shawls, stoles, scarves, bandhgalas, capes and handkerchiefs, jackets and blazers by Taroob is an ode to traditional Indian craftsmanship. Additionally, the brand also offers opulent pre-designed gift boxes made with meticulous needlework featuring bright colours and intricate patterns. To conclude, Taroob is the brand to shop from for those looking to add a touch of versatility to their wardrobe.

Manifest Recommends:Executive Wool Kalamkari Shawl for Him or Her,His& Her Gift Set of Kalamkari Stole and Pashmina Shawl

So, which of these brands are you going to shop from next?