Brides Today: How has the wedding industry changed in the past five to 10 years?
Vani Vats: In a big way, I must say. I feel with the evolving times, where women take a stand and speak for themselves, changes are visible in all fields, including fashion. Brides are now experimental and love to make a statement with their outfits. For example, silhouettes have changed—blouses especially have become sexier—and the colours they choose for their special day, too. Pastels, which were never used in Indian weddings, are now every bride’s favourite.
BT: What’s the biggest difference you see between the brides of today from the time you started out in 2016?
VV: Everything is much subtler today than earlier in terms of their look. I’ve seen a change in how brides want to dress up for their special day with bolder blouses and silhouettes, using pastel shades like ivory, blues, peaches and pinks, as well as mellow make-up—nothing over the top.
BT: How would you define the ideal ‘Vvani’ woman? The women for whom you design…
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