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Brides, Hop on the Chain Dupatta Because Fabric Is So Last Season
The dupatta just got an upgrade, and brides are thrilled!
Manish Malhotra
Admit it, girls, we have grown up picturing at least one dupatta moment. Maybe it was that slow-motion Bollywood fantasy of ours for the dupatta to get stuck on a guy's watch for just a heartbeat. Or it is the classic mandap scene where an elder adjusts the dupatta over the bride’s head, or the childhood memory of trying on a cousin’s wedding dupatta or your nani giving you some cash on Eid that was tied to the hem of the dupatta. The feeling of its weight has carried centuries of meaning.
Manish Malhotra
The dupatta has never been just cloth. It has been a symbol, a ritual, a tiny wish tucked into bridal imagination. Which is why Manish Malhotra’s chain dupatta feels like such a clever shift which keeps the emotion, the symbolism, the moment-making, but trades fabric for something sharper, lighter and unmistakably new.
Manish Malhotra
The dupatta has always been the centre of Indian bridalwear. Over the years, brides have experimented with mirror work, some played with scalloped borders, and others preferred soft, sheer tulles. Yet the idea remained the same. A dupatta completes the bridal look.
Manish Malhotra
This year, Manish Malhotra has taken that familiar element and turned it into something new. His chain dupatta has already started conversations within the bridal fashion world. It looks like a cross between jewellery and drapery. Instead of fabric, it is made of fine bejewelled chains that fall gently over the shoulder.
Manish Malhotra
The idea is simple and fresh for brides to try this wedding season. The chain dupatta offers both a traditional and modern look. Manish Malhotra has always been known for pushing bridalwear forward. From intricate handwork to dramatic silhouettes, he understands how to balance glamour with emotion. This chain dupatta is a natural extension of this.
Manish Malhotra
For brides planning their 2025 or 2026 weddings, this trend is worth watching. It works with classic lehengas, minimal silhouettes, or even contemporary pastel palettes. It adds shine without feeling heavy. Most importantly, it opens a new way of thinking about the dupatta where it is no longer just a drape. It becomes the highlight of the outfit.
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