 APRIL
1 - Indian and Pakistani designers will showcase their exclusive
collections of traditional bridal and formal attire at the ninth
edition of the Bride Show Dubai 2006 to be held here from April 4 to
7.
The 9th edition of The Bride Show Dubai, set to be a comprehensive
event for exhibitors across the length of the fashion industry, will
include wedding organizers, wedding gown designers, jewelers, beauty
and hair, international couture fashions, venues, honeymoon
destinations and more.
Leading name of the Indian fashion industry Satya Paul will exhibit
his premier designer brand of sarees, fabrics, ties and scarves,
dominated by quality and design, grace, ease and practicality.
Founder of two of the best fashion stores in India-Heritage
and L'Affaire -Paul is an extremely versatile designer who
has innovated the very form and drape of the traditional saree and
salwaar kameez.
Pakistani "minimalist fashion" designer Sonya Battla is also
expected to exhibit her exclusive designer brand of bridal dresses.
She is one of the few Pakistani designers who entered retail fashion
by opening her store on the high street, Zamzama in Karachi.
34-year old Sonya, known for her distinct style of minimal design
and cuts, last showed her bridal exhibits at the Bridal Asia
exhibition held in September 2005 in Delhi.
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor will be present in the event as the
Brand Ambassador of Eros Jewelry, which will exhibit its range of
branded gold jewelry and the Amrapalli collection.
 Former
Miss India and jewelry-designer Queenie Dhody returns with her
exquisite range of fashionable, flawless and superior jewelry that
includes diamond, platinum and ruby sets, rings and traditional
jewelry, after successful exhibitions in USA, Mumbai, Delhi and
Dubai. Similarly, Sagar Mehra will exhibit his collection of bridal
and fusion clothes for the first time in Dubai, after eliciting huge
response from the Indian expatriate communities in the US, UK and
other parts of the world.
The event will also see Renu Dadlani, a revivalist of the age-old
Lucknawi Chikankari style, unveiling her Kashmiri Needlework
Collection that features her skilled karigars which speak for her
mastery and finesse in blending tradition with modernity in each
garment and reflect her taste of colors and concepts.
Another noted Indian designer Sagar Mehra will exhibit his
collection of bridal and fusion clothes for the first time in Dubai.
"Indian exhibitors will bring beauty and a profusion of color,
intricate embroideries, exquisite fabrics, dazzling jewelry, ethnic
and modern designs to the show offering prospective brides, young
women, fashionists and the clothes-conscious plenty to choose from."
Khaleej Times quoted event manager of the event Charlotte Proudman
as saying.
World renowned jewelers retailing at the event include Eternity,
Shatter, Global Silver Jewellers, Mawla Jewellers, Armanor, Joder,
Yalmanian, MARD Jewellers, Azar Jewellers, Shalimar Jewelers, Jewels
by Queenie, Demanto, Izimirian Jewelers, Al Badia, Al Baraka, Strass
Art, Tasveer Jewelers, Diagem Exports, Kyles Collection, Moksh,
Farha's, Sanji 'The Designer Shop', Dive Jaoilliers, G'nia Jewels
Elivia Gioielli, Liali and Erof.
 The
Bride Show Dubai 2006 has also teamed up with Abu Haleeqa Stores,
traditional Arab couturiers, to launch the 'Official Scent of The
Bride Show Dubai' for the bride and groom. Visitors will be able to
collect samples of these perfumes at the entrance to the exhibition.
Sponsored by Pistache, Al Yashmac, Linx Interiors, Burjuman,
Eternity, HSBC, Dnata, Shattaf, Technopro, Abu Haleqa Stores,
Swarovski, Provoke Cosmetics, Wow Beauty Salon, Gaby Photos and Rave
Audiovisual, the show will bring together 250 exhibitors from 12
countries showcasing a vast range of bridal gowns and accessories,
henna costumes, evening wear, groom's attire, jewelry, watches,
textiles, beauty and hair services and products.
The Show enjoys the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint
Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and President
of Dubai Ladies Club.
(DesPardes News)
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