7 Wedding Style Trends Predicted At The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend 2024
From extravagant menswear to soft romance and hyper-femininity, the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend saw it all.
Recently,FDCI and Manifest came together to host the second edition of the Wedding Weekendand brought an array of designers such as Siddhartha Tytler, Tarun Tahiliani, Anju Modi, Rimzim Dadu, and Amit Aggarwal together to showcase their latest collections, just in time for the wedding season.
FromFalguni Shane Peacock’s maximalist allureorDolly J’s hyper-feminine and romantic silhouettes, the exhibition gave us a good idea of what to expect this wedding season. We’ve curated some of the most prominent fashion trends that we spotted at theFDCI Manifest Wedding Weekendtake a look.
Top Trends From The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend
Heritage crafts and textiles
From Anju Modi’s collection ‘Apoorna-Sampoorn,’ which highlights Indian embroidery techniques such as zardozi and hand-woven motifs, Anita Dongre’s exquisite focus onPichwai, Badla, Gota Pattifrom Rajasthan,Bandhanifrom Gujarat and weaves from Banaras for her collection ‘Raaha,’ to Tarun Tahiliani inculcating elegantKashidakar, Mukaish, Chikankariembroideries in his latest collection ‘Otherworldly’ and Raabta by Rahul’s stunningMeenakaripieces. Indian couturiers and jewellers brought their A-game to emphasise Indian heritage with textiles and crafts.
Structured silhouettes
The FDCI Manifest Weekend saw an abundance of silhouettes that highlighted exemplary structure.
From Rimzim Dadu’s genius, body-following couture that is no less than abstract art being worn, to Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s long, corsetted peplum blouses, and Roseroom’s bustier gowns to Amit Aggarwal’s brilliant marriage of artistry and innovation for his collection ‘Antevorta,’ and Suneet Varma’s detailed shoulder adornments; The exhibition saw some stunning, gravity-defying pieces that left us gobsmacked.
Darker-hued wedding attire
Black was the ruling colour at the FMWW 2024. But to be specific, black in bridal wear, is what took our breath away. From Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s intricate embroidery to Falguni Shane Peacock, JJ Valaya and Tarun Tahiliani and Siddhartha Tytler’s bold, traditional and contemporary garments that highlighted black as a quintessential hue for weddings this year.
Romantic, hyper-feminine silhouettes
Don’t let the marvellous array of structured, black garments fool you. As much as we saw excellent geometrical definitions and dark themes at the FMWW 2024, there was an equal amount of femininity and romantic allure that designers showed up with.
Dolly J, Roseroom, Falguni Shane Peacock and Tarun Tahiliani are among the few couturiers who gave us softer silhouettes; So, picture trailing saris, sweetheart necklines, free-flowing fabrics, romantic colours such as pinks, ivories, champagnes with floral motives embroidered on top. The romance was certainly not lacking in this season’s wedding wear.
Maximalist menswear
Whether it was Siddartha Tytler’s dramatic capes, boldly embellished sherwani pieces, Falguni Shane Peacock’s dazzling sehras, Rahul Mishra’s alluring nature-themed bandh gala pieces or Gaurav Gupta’s reflective embroidery on his menswear.
The exhibition witnessed menswear that you simply could not take your eyes off, even if you tried. Perhaps signalling a much-awaited era of more expressive attire for bride’s grooms.
Ruby and emerald jewellery
In terms of jewellery, the FMWW 2024 saw stunning pieces of ruby and emerald jewellery take centre stage.
Though, other precious jewels such as polki and diamonds were also seen at the show, labels such as Isvari and Raj Mahtani highlighted rubies and emeralds in their pieces with ultimate grace.
Bejewelled handbags
When we talk about bridal trends, it is obvious that accessories such as bags are bound to be a point of discussion. For instance, the homegrown label Love To Bag has epitomised embellished bags, which incorporate crystals and precious gems. This wedding season make a note to carry an all-out bag such as the one below by Love To Bag.
What an exciting show; Where romance, darkness, and extravagant menswear all met!