Bridal dreams come stitched in detail with Falguni Shane Peacock

Few labels have shaped the language of modern Indian bridalwear quite like Falguni Shane Peacock. Known for their maximalist vision, billowing trails, feather-light embroidery, and unapologetic sparkle. The designs duo has spent the last two decades making bridal dreams look runway-worthy. But while the signature glamour remains intact, what sets them apart is their quiet adaptability.

“We launched our bridal label in 2017,” Falguni shares, “and we’re already so different from what we were back then.” The shift hasn’t just been in surface embellishments, it’s in how the idea of Indianwear itself has evolved.

As Shane puts it, “There was a time people said, ‘Oh, I’m wearing Indian.’ Now, it’s cool to wear Indian.” From silhouettes and colours to the way brides express themselves, the change is everywhere and the duo’s ability to anticipate that shift has kept them a step ahead.

Ahead of their couture reveal at the FDCI x Manifest Wedding Weekend, Falguni Shane Peacock open up about transformation, craft, and what’s next.

In Conversation with Falguni Shane Peacock

Manifest: What inspires you to create every day?

Shane: Inspiration comes from everything. But most of all, it comes from travel. When Falguni and I are travelling, we’re constantly discussing things, colours, textures, shapes. It could be architecture, a place, even something we just stumbled upon. When we’re back, we put it all into our moodboards. That’s where the real process begins. Sometimes that spark becomes a lehenga, sometimes a gown, sometimes even a ready-to-wear piece.

Manifest: How has your approach to bridal couture evolved over the years?

Falguni: When we launched our bridal label in 2017, it was a very different world. I look back and feel like everything, our embroideries, our silhouettes, has grown so much. Bridal fashion in India has evolved, and so have we.

Shane: There was a time when people would say, “Oh, I’m wearing Indian wear,” almost like it needed justification. But now, it’s cool to wear Indian. That shift in perception is something we’ve really seen since we started the bridal line, and we’ve grown with it.

Manifest: Tell us about a moment that stayed with you while dressing a bride.

Falguni: For me, the real joy comes when I’m deeply involved in creating for a bride and her family. The most rewarding part is when she sends us a message while getting dressed, saying how happy she feels and how beautiful she looks. All the effort, all the hours of work it all feels worth it in that one moment. That connection is everything.

Manifest: What can we expect from your new collection at the FDCI x Manifest Wedding Weekend?

Shane: We’ve pushed the detailing even further this time. There are new colour stories we’ve been experimenting with, and a lot of smaller, finer design elements that really elevate the pieces. It’s something we’re really excited about.

Inspired to get started on that wedding wardrobe moodboard? Head to the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend this August 2–3, 2025, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, for the hottest fresh-off-the-runway couture looks and jewellery. Register here.