Indian bridal lehengas are having a major moment in the USA. More NRI brides and South Asian Americans are choosing traditional lehengas for weddings, sangeets, and reception events and the styles they’re reaching for reflect an exciting blend of classic Indian craftsmanship and modern, Western-influenced silhouettes. Think lighter fabrics, more versatile color palettes beyond traditional […]
Manish Malhotra is a Mumbai-based Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume designer and film producer. He began his career in 1990 as a Bollywood costume designer, launched his eponymous label in 2005 and is best known for glamorous bridal lehengas, sequinned sarees and dressing India’s biggest film stars. In 2026 he debuted at Paris Haute Couture […]
Sabyasachi is India’s leading luxury fashion house. Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee founded it in Kolkata in 1999. It is best known for heirloom bridal lehengas, handcrafted sarees, fine jewellery, and bags and belts with its tiger emblem. In Mumbai, you can shop Sabyasachi lehengas, sarees and accessories at Aza Fashions’ Altamount Road store. Sabyasachi bags, belts […]
Inspired by vintage Indian cinema, Ritu Kumar revisits an era known for its bold style and lasting influence. Archival textiles and time-honoured craft are given fresh relevance, resulting in a collection that feels both delightfully nostalgic and undeniably tailored for today. Vintage Cinema holds a timeless allure. It captures unfiltered grandeur, where dramatic silhouettes, rich […]
Some collaborations feel inevitable before they even happen. Abhinisha Jani Ashara has spent her platform teaching women to love their bodies without asterisks, without apology, without waiting for permission, so when Aza Fashions paired her with Samyukta Singhania, a designer whose work has always favoured presence over restraint, the fit needed no explaining. This is a […]
Some brands preserve tradition. Ekaya Banaras reimagines it. Renowned for bringing the artistry of Banarasi weaving into contemporary wardrobes, Ekaya Banaras has become one of India’s most celebrated luxury textile labels. Every collection reflects the richness of centuries-old craftsmanship while embracing modern silhouettes, understated elegance, and effortless wearability. The result is clothing that feels deeply rooted in heritage yet perfectly suited to […]
A runway can introduce a collection but a conversation with its designer brings it to life. On 11th July 2026, Aza Ambawatta invited fashion lovers to step beyond the garments and meet the creative minds behind them. The exclusive Meet the Designer event featured Jigar Mali from 2 PM to 4 PM and Salil Bhatia from 4 PM […]
The energy was electric at the Aza Santacruz store as fashion enthusiasts and connoisseurs gathered for an exclusive Meet-the-Designer event. Celebrating the finest in contemporary design and artisanal craftsmanship, the showcase brought patrons up close and personal with the creative minds behind three trailblazing labels: Naki India, Monk & Mei by Sonia Anand, and Soup by Sougat Paul. Attendees enjoyed a unique […]
There are fashion shows, and then there are the ones that make you forget you’re sitting in a convention centre in Mumbai. Gaurav Gupta’s second independent India couture outing, Light Song, staged at the Jio World Convention Centre, belonged firmly to the latter camp. Poetry recited live, acrobats from Cirque de India suspended mid-air, mridangams and veenas humming […]
While India’s luxury fashion landscape continues to evolve, every once in a while, a label arrives at a retail destination and feels like a natural fit. AM.IT pret launch by Amit Aggarwal feels exactly like that at Aza Ambawatta. Aza has always been celebrated for championing designers who balance craft with contemporary style. And with Amit Aggarwal’s newest addition to its shelves, Aza brings in […]
