21 Jan
Khubsoorat New Delhi Studio
A “By Appointment Only” Exclusive wedding shopping destination.
Leading designers to South Asian brides in the UK and USA, Mani Kohli and Geetanjali Singh will now establish a presence in New Delhi. Preview of the latest Bridal / Party & Casualwear Collection
Visit at E-597 Lower Level, G.K 2 New Delhi or Contact Geetanjali@khubsooratcollection.com
11 Jul
Mani Kohli invites you to witness Khubsoorat Collection’s 2011 Bridal Catwalk Collection at Argdhanginni Indian Wedding Show.
The Indian Wedding, Destination and Lifestyle Show will showcase the crème de la crème in the world of luxury bridal design and wedding services, with a carefully selected portfolio of some of the biggest names in fashion, beauty and lifestyle being presented at the exhibition.
Mark the dates in your diary
Argdanginni Wedding Show takes place on 15-16-17 July at London Olympia.
Ticket prices are £10.00 for the exhibition and £30.00 for the fashion show.
Fashion Show takes place 2:30 & 5:30 PM each day.
For more information visit Argdhanginni Wedding Show website here.
6 Jul
Khubsoorat Collection Summer Electric Purple maxi Dress
Recently the Limelight Awards took place in london. The Award ceremony celebrates short and independent films in the UK for emerging directors, producers and script writers.
Ianna Harvey, new emerging artist who is hailed as the modern Diana Ross performed in electric Purple maxi dress at the high profile event.
Ianna Harvey performed her new Single “Heartbroken”…Check out the latest release below 
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Styling - Kazz Kumar + Saran Kohli
Make up – Henna H
Make up assisted by – Soulma Hosany (Tiba Training Student)
Ianna Harvery: http://www.iannaharvey.com
11 Apr
Reshma Shetty Wearing a lehenga designed by Geetanjali Singh in the "Royal Pains" Series
Previously we blogged about Geetanjali working with Reshma Shetty, star of USA’s Royal Pains, to design her on show bridal outfits for the hit sitcom. We’re excited to inform you that Reshma loved Geetanjali’s work so much that she commissioned Geetanjali to create a one of a kind outfit for her actual wedding to Deep Katdare.
Reshma also interviewed Geetanjali for a web-isode called “Royally Wed – Reshma’s Wedding Tips”.
Watch the interview here and read Geetanjali’s thoughts below!
Here’s what Geetanjali had to say about her experience working with Reshma
B: So tell us how it all started?
Geetanjali: Reshma and her stylist were introduced to my collection at a private viewing at Shaadi Studio much before I had met them in person. They were looking for an outfit for her on screen wedding on Royal Pains and Preeti Shah had arranged for a few designers and their outfits to be there when she came. Soon after I received a phone call from her stylist informing me that they had selected one of my creations!
B: That’ awesome, how did it feel to be selected and have your outfits featured on a highly watched TV Series?
Geetanjali: I was delighted and was looking forward to seeing Reshma in one of my designs. Although this was another celebrity that Khubsoorat was going to dress, but at the same time it gave me a platform to showcase my work thorough such a perfect celebrity for the first time.
B: Well congratulations on that milestone! Tell us how it was working with Reshma.
Geetanjali: Thank you! Initially I hadn’t met Reshma and the entire coordination was done by her style team. All measurements were provided via email and fitting were done in her absence and the outfit was subsequently was shipped out.
B: That sounds like something difficult to achieve, did she require any alterations?
Geetanjali: No, not at all. They were very happy with the outfit and pleased that no alterations were required! From that point on I thought my interactions were done, other than looking forward to seeing the outfit on air I wasn’t sure we would meet again.
B: So how did she end up choosing you to design her actual Wedding Reception outfit?
Geetanjali: I had heard the rumor mills churning out that Reshma was getting married at some point in 2011. A couple of months after I had worked on the outfit to be worn on Royal Pains, I received a call from her wedding coordinator Sonal Shah, from SJS Events , telling me of an upcoming celebrity wedding that she was keen on me designing for. Upon asking who I would be working with she told me it was Reshma Shetty. Sonal told me that Reshma had been doing her research on various Indian designers and was keen on meeting me and seeing my work. Finally a date was arranged and we met at one of my locations. She was extremely down to Earth and very open to my creative suggestions. We clicked immediately and I understood very clearly what she wanted in her wedding outfit. It was comforting to have her give me enough leeway and room to create something very original with complete faith in my work.
B: Wow that’s pretty impressive that she trusted your work so quickly.
Geetanjali: Well, she did want to see a toil construction for the cut, and embroidery sample for the color & details. Eventually those turned out well and Reshma approved the wedding dress’ construction into its final stage. We met again when the outfit arrived and Reshma absolutely loved what I created for her! We ended up working on her husband to be’s, Deep Katdare of Bollywood Dreams, traditional sherwani as well.
B: So how did this “Wedding Tips” video come to be?
Geetanjali: During this entire process Reshma Shetty narrowed down the best of vendors in each category to inform the masses on how to put a South Asian wedding together. The USA Network team contacted me in regards to shooting for this webisode and I was very happy to be a part of it.
B: Well thank you Geetanjali, and we wish you the best for the future. Do you have any suggestions for Brides to be in regards to choosing their perfect wedding outfit?
Geetanjali: The one suggestion is Comfort. Wear a bridal piece not just to go along with current trends, wear a bridal piece that represents your personality and be comfortable. This is the one day you want to be able to remember without thinking I wish I had not worn something just because it had to be that way. Your pictures would say it all!
5 Feb
Khubsoorat Collection Asiana Bridal Show
Greetings to all the women who will walk their own ramp this year as brides,
For those of you brides & grooms who were at the Khubsoorat collection’s supercilious exhibition at the Asiana Bridal exhibition held at the prestigious Park plaza hotel on the 30th of January 2011, know exactly how spectacular the event was. And for the ones who missed out, I can only try to do justice to the breathtaking bridal collection 2011 that Khubsoorat launched and exhibited on the day.
To begin with I can be the curtain raiser by saying how absolutely mesmerising it was to be there to see the exhibition and experience a total “made to measure” environment. It was all there: the bridal couturier herself Mani Kohli with the menswear creative designer: Saran Kohli, the beautiful staff in corsets, the models displaying the outfits with Make-Up by Tabinda Shah of Bindis & Tiaras, and the admin team. The team of experts exhibited to give out and behind them was the display of Khubsoorat Collection’s bridal wear 2011 which acted as a canvas to the entire event. With gold crushed 3D roses as a backdrop and, larger than life ivory corset worn by the mannequin, surrounding which was the other bridal wear. The entire the display truly was a piece of art- an absolutely eye catching display.
Mani Kohli
Mani Kohli made her debut in the UK more than 25 years ago by launching women’s wear clothing for the Asian community as she saw a huge gap in the market for this segment. From the day when brides had to travel to India for their wedding outfits and then nearer the event the outfit came ill fitted. It was nothing but stress to have it all fit, let alone the major concern being – did it meet the brides expectations?
Today in the Khubsoorat world of Mani Kohli’s boutique the day has come, when brides can make appointments to meet the designer herself and after several consultations her dream wedding outfit is in the process of making. Mani’s collection’s inspiration comes from the Indian heritage with a blend of fusion and tradition.
2011 bridal collection consisted of bejewelled skirts flaring out from corseted waists. Voluminous skirts in full or with layers accentuated with crystal and exquisite embroideries on rich fabrics like duchess silk, brocades and silk georgettes in vibrant red, orange and fuchsia colours. Hand woven roses with blinging crystals were the theme on ball gowns. Contoured silhouettes with ruched silks and swaying bubble layers in creams and whites, embellished with pearls for the ornate heavy alternatives to the traditional wedding dresses. Most of the dresses are finished with beautifully embroidered heavy dupattas to tulles draped around shoulders over heavy beaded bodices.
Traditional
Each and every one of the ensemble made with the highest quality and attention given to each detail from fit, colour, fabric, embellishments these bridal wear only bought more curiosity for the brides to wonder what the clothes look when worn on and how they feel in terms of comfort and weight. As a solution to this query we had live male and female models from the fashion industry that modelled the fusion and traditional bridal clothes and spoke to the clients about their experience of the striking outfits. As a result yet again khubsoorat was being different and exclusive in displaying its outfits in an extravagant way by displaying the clothes not just on the hanger or mannequins but models.
Bridal colours showcased at the khubsoorat exhibition were red, ivory and this seasons trend setter colour lavender purple with traditional Indian embroidery of the finest quality and cuts and style to match the needs of today’s bride.
Saran Kohli & Models
Amongst the collection exhibited was the groom’s side by Saran Kohli who showcased his traditional sherwanis to the fusion suits with a difference for the grooms. JLS being the celebrity that Saran recently styled in his collection was the main element for the grooms of the show.
Saran Kohli Fusion-Wear
To conclude I can add that the entire event was an example of khobsoorat’s teamwork at optimum force and off course without Mani Kohli’s expertise it wouldn’t be possible. Undoubtedly she is one of those people who has made it her sole reason of designing: “giving Asian brides perfection to the core when it comes to their bridal attire”.
The Khubsoorat Collection Team
Thanks for visiting the khubsoorat blog and until next blog I leave you with pictures from the exhibition.
Corsets by Khubsoorat Collection (Made in England)
Tabinda Shah ( Bindis & Tiaras)
Maharaja & Maharani
Credits:
Hair & Make-UP: Tabinda Shah at Bindis & Tiaras – enquiries@bindisandtiaras.com
Photograpghy: Amir Shah
Models: Viera, Hajra, Zaf Shabir, Yash Ozbaris & Ahmed
Team: Geeta Fermah, Arika Murtaza, Taybba , Ayesha Irshad, Sba Shiekh, Sadaf Rauf, Rachel Brunton
27 Jan
Aloha fashion lovers,
Hope this New Year has bought new style cells in you all and you’re all standing by your new year’s resolution of reading my khubsoorat blog.
Usually when I have a topic to write about I need to do some research, read some relevant literature or history regarding a particular topic, but surprisingly I dint need to do any research to write this article today not because it’s something I’ve studied or read before, but it’s about a girls dream, in fact every girls dream: “her perfect wedding outfit”
Every girl dreams to be a married off some day and dreams to be a perfect bride. Whether it is a grand festival or a destination wedding, we all desire to look absolutely stunning and immaculate in our themed Fusion or traditional attire. It takes months of hard work to put together bridal attire and without the help of a dedicated design team its impossible, and that’s where Khubsoorat Collection’s creative head and designer Mani Kohli and her team steps in.
When I walked in this week in the khubsoorat’s boutique, I found myself jumping with excitement, it reminded me of my childhood days when all of us 5 sisters would sit and discuss weddings, attires, gowns, the splash of colours ect. As I saw Mani kohli’s assistant bring out beautiful bridal wear from the chiffon curtains and as she hanged them out for them to be viewed by the team at Khubsoorat Collection I contemplate myself and wondered what the discussion with in the team of khubsoorat Collection was about today?
I was delighted to hear the Asiana Bridal Exhibition is here and these beautiful bride and groom outfits are being prepared to be seen by the visitors at the show. Never been in media or as a matter of fact even at the boutique these immaculate unseen gorgeous bridal wears are kept a special surprise for the visitors of the show.
Without further delay I got down with my filofax and started taking notes of the ideas being discussed at the show, I have to admit when Mani Kohli speaks of her imagination and ideas, everyone else in the room just listens as her magic, views and ideas are so perfect, she knows how the best will come out of her outfits. So if you are getting married soon or just looking to get hitched and want to make declarations that Mani Kohli is designing your weddings outfit do visit us at the Asiana Bridal show on the 30th of Janurary 2011 and be amazed by our bridal and grooms couture. I promise you will be astonished and filled with inspiration for your perfect day.
Visit Mani Kohli’s Khuboorat Collection Room 204 Mezzanine Level at the Asiana Bridal Show Jan 30th
Asiana Bridal Show Jan 30th 2011 Park Plaza RiverBank Hotel
24 Jan
Asiana Bridal Show Jan 30th 2011 Park Plaza RiverBank Hotel
Mani Kohli’s Khubsoorat Collection will be showcasing at the Asiana Bridal Show 2011 on sunday Jan30th 2011.
The exhibition is being held at the Park Plaza River Bank Hotel in London.
Come visit us at Room 204 Mezzanine Level to preview the 2011 Bridal & Groom Collection
The exhibition will be also be displaying the JLS Men’s fusion range by Saran Kohli.
10 Jan
When Asiana magazine called us to give JLS a fashion fix for their Winter 2010 issue… Saran Kohli, head of menswear at Khubsoorat Collection was up for the challenge. Asiana magazine being the leading Asian fashion magazine in the U.K would create a perfect platform to create a new way of ethnic menswear. It would had been very easy to plot sherwanis over JLS but Saran Kohli pursued to push boundaries further and create a new book shelf of trendy ethnic wear to simply make “Asian is Kool”.
The jackets are truly inspired by British tailoring from double breasted raw silk blazers to military chest fitted jackets to Nehru collar jackets to combine the Indian tailoring in new dimension. The use of velvet applique and Indian fabrics such as raw silk, fine Jacquard even crushed tissue as draping creates great synergy between eastern and western influences. Today ethnic menswear has evolved beyond from “Occasion Wear” and to more “I want to Wear”. We as a design house are developing lines to blend the culture of Indian hand-craftsmen as trend setting points to enhance everyday clothing and as vintage is ever more becoming popular, ethnic clothing is timeless.
visit www.khubsooratcollection.com to view the Photoshoot now and grab the latest Winter Issue of Asiana magazine
8 Jan
A great find in our history Vault!.
Mani Kohli get interviews by Shuilie Gosh on Al Jazeera for being one th eprime Asian Designers. Mani Kohli walks through the London Boutique and discusses trends, fashion, key looks and also how important it is for a women to be in business and creating an enterprise.
We hope the video inspires more women!.
5 Jan
Khubsoorat Collection to open new studio space in the Big Apple, New York City
Mani Kohli’s Khubsoorat Collection, one of the prime & established South Asian fashion houses in the UK will now have presence in the Big Apple, New York City! Designer Geetanjali Singh will open doors to her new design space in collaboration with shaadi studio in February 2011 and continue leading the design house in the US.
Geetanjali Singh, the foremost and recognized South Asian bridal designer on the East Coast has successfully created a strong presence through her creative skills and styling projects with many upcoming and established artists over the years. Jay Sean, Thara, Purva Bedi, Tina Sugandh are among some of the names she has worked closely with and as of recently her work can be seen on the episodes of USA Network’s Royal Pains where Reshma Shetty wore an on screen wedding outfit designed and styled by Geetanjali.
Reshma Shetty Wearing a lehenga designed by Geetanjali Singh in the "Royal Pains" Series
She has created lines for various fashion events such as the Nargis Dutt Society annual ball and has had the opportunity to work briefly with Manish Malhotra in 2005 on the launch of a Bollywood movie collection. Various news paper and magazines have highlighted her talent and described her as an upcoming South Asian designer in New York.
Geetanjali Singh’s creative styling for brides has given her an edge over many other South Asian designers in the industry. Along with her mother, Mani Kohli, the pioneer of South Asian Fashion in the UK, both are known to create bespoke couture consisting of traditional and contemporary bridal outfits and other formal pieces that are modern in cuts and styling yet boast of traditional Indian craftsmanship. The Manhattan studio location will provide many with the opportunity to consult and work on design concepts directly with the designer in person. Once a concept is finalized designs will be sketched and the luxurious fabrics along with embellishments would be worked upon. Khubsoorat by Geetanjali Singh continues its retail presence to showcase Khubsoorat’s collection in its entirety in New Jersey to customer appeal and will be working in collaboration as a consulting designer and stocking at Ginni’s Bridal Lounge in the Long Island area.
More recently Geetanjali has joined forces with her sibling Saran Kohli on the launch and marketing of his bespoke menswear line. The young designer’s line consists of a full- range of menswear including formal trousers, shirts, ties, to urban hoodies and shoes.
The Saran Kohli brand is most recognized for its distinctive style of jackets that can best
Saran Kohli
be described as a fusion of impeccable English silhouettes with an urban vibe. The signature slim cuts are conceived in luxurious Italian fabrics of silk, wool, velvet and jacquard and seem to be favored most by musicians and actors. Artists who have been recently photographed in Saran Kohli’s line include Jay Sean, Fugitive, Mumzy Stranger, DJ Ironic, DJ Friction (Wu Tang, Drake), H Dhami (The Rishi Rich Project), Juggy D, Ameet Chana (Bend it Like Beckham), Bikram Singh, The Truth, Bobby Wonda and JLS amongst others.
Opening February 1st 2011
Khubsoorat Collection by Geetanjali Singh
New York Location
(By Appointment)
Suite 600
37th Street
(Between 8th and 9th Aves)
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 516 236 9393
Email: geetanjali@khubsooratcollection.com
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