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Mint
5 days ago
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Siblings Shantnu and Nikhil's new fashion brand, Luxe is a ‘rebellious twin'
Manish Mishra Designers Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra on their new offering, Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe, and making Indian red-carpet dressing more fun and edgy Actor Wamiqa Gabbi is the face of the brand's campaign Gift this article For over 25 years, the couture brand Shantnu Nikhil has been focused on giving traditional menswear a contemporary spin. This season, the designers behind the brand, brothers Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra, are branching out and entering the space of womenswear, with the launch of a new label. For over 25 years, the couture brand Shantnu Nikhil has been focused on giving traditional menswear a contemporary spin. This season, the designers behind the brand, brothers Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra, are branching out and entering the space of womenswear, with the launch of a new label. Called Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe, the label offers everything from statement bodycon pieces, corseted silhouettes, contoured peplums, crystal-studded drapes to mini dresses—all structured, yet fluid, a design style long associated with Shantnu Nikhil. The launch was followed by the recent opening of the Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe store in Delhi's The Dhan Mill Compound. "Women have always resonated deeply with our language of sharp tailoring, military precision and unrestrained self-expression. Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe is not merely an extension of our house codes; it's couture's rebellious twin," says Nikhil Mehra. Designers Shantnu and (right) Nikhil Mehra The market is already flooded with contemporary womenswear labels. What makes Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe unique? While many labels focus on easy contemporary silhouettes, true red carpet couture that feels sculpted, dramatic, and deeply refined is rare. That's where Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe stands apart. It brings our signature structured tailoring and fluid drapery into a more daring, high octane realm. It's for the woman who commands the spotlight and owns her narrative without compromise. Is it premium ready to wear? It's statement eveningwear infused with couture sensibilities. The collection starts at around ₹ 50,000 and goes up to ₹ 3 lakh, depending on the intricacy. How do you attempt to redefine red-carpet dressing with this new vertical? India has always celebrated elaborate occasion-wear, but true statement eveningwear, red-carpet couture that feels provocative, playful and built for sheer presence, has rarely found its voice. This is our answer to that gap. What prompted you to have actor Wamiqa Gabbi as the muse for this debut collection? Wamiqa was instinctive for us. She carries the duality we represent, fierce yet deeply grounded. How was the process of conceptualising the store? This store marks a new milestone for us, our first ever women's-only flagship. We co-designed the space with Monica and Hardesh Chawla of Essentia Homes. Multiple sittings, moodboards and late nights went into translating our vision of Luxe into a physical experience that feels unapologetically feminine and built entirely for her. What inspires your work? Travel has always been a natural part of who we are, it keeps our perspective fresh and our ideas layered. Inspiration doesn't always come from one place; sometimes a city's mood or a fleeting detail might spark something, sometimes it stays as a memory that shapes our broader vision. It's less about translating travel literally into design and more about letting every journey remind us to keep exploring, experimenting and evolving. Manish Mishra is a Delhi-based writer and content creator. Also read: 'Bollywood and India me': French designer Mossi Traoré Topics You May Be Interested In
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5 days ago
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Shantnu Nikhil Indian couture womenswear Indian fashion Wamiqa Gabbi Shantnu Nikhil Luxe
For over 25 years, the couture brand Shantnu Nikhil has been focused on giving traditional menswear a contemporary spin. This season, the designers behind the brand, brothers Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra, are branching out and entering the space of womenswear, with the launch of a new label. Called Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe, the label offers everything from statement bodycon pieces, corseted silhouettes, contoured peplums, crystal-studded drapes to mini dresses—all structured, yet fluid, a design style long associated with Shantnu Nikhil. The launch was followed by the recent opening of the Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe store in Delhi's The Dhan Mill Compound. "Women have always resonated deeply with our language of sharp tailoring, military precision and unrestrained self-expression. Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe is not merely an extension of our house codes; it's couture's rebellious twin," says Nikhil Mehra. Also read: Why nude dressing is trending on the red carpet In an interview with Lounge, the two brothers talk about the new label, the inspiration behind it and why red carpet dressing needs to evolve. Edited excerpts: The market is already flooded with contemporary womenswear labels. What makes Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe unique? While many labels focus on easy contemporary silhouettes, true red carpet couture that feels sculpted, dramatic, and deeply refined is rare. That's where Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe stands apart. It brings our signature structured tailoring and fluid drapery into a more daring, high octane realm. It's for the woman who commands the spotlight and owns her narrative without compromise. Is it premium ready to wear? It's statement eveningwear infused with couture sensibilities. The collection starts at around ₹50,000 and goes up to ₹3 lakh, depending on the intricacy. How do you attempt to redefine red-carpet dressing with this new vertical? India has always celebrated elaborate occasion-wear, but true statement eveningwear, red-carpet couture that feels provocative, playful and built for sheer presence, has rarely found its voice. This is our answer to that gap. What prompted you to have actor Wamiqa Gabbi as the muse for this debut collection? Wamiqa was instinctive for us. She carries the duality we represent, fierce yet deeply grounded. How was the process of conceptualising the store? This store marks a new milestone for us, our first ever women's-only flagship. We co-designed the space with Monica and Hardesh Chawla of Essentia Homes. Multiple sittings, moodboards and late nights went into translating our vision of Luxe into a physical experience that feels unapologetically feminine and built entirely for her. What inspires your work? Travel has always been a natural part of who we are, it keeps our perspective fresh and our ideas layered. Inspiration doesn't always come from one place; sometimes a city's mood or a fleeting detail might spark something, sometimes it stays as a memory that shapes our broader vision. It's less about translating travel literally into design and more about letting every journey remind us to keep exploring, experimenting and Mishra is a Delhi-based writer and content creator. Also read: 'Bollywood and India me': French designer Mossi Traoré
News18
17-06-2025
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- News18
Wamiqa Gabbi Gets ‘Unapologetically Glamourous' In Red Carpet Couture
After revolutionising Indian menswear couture for over 25 years, Shantnu Nikhil has now turned the spotlight to an underserved category in Indian fashion – Red Carpet Couture for Women. 'For over two decades, we've built a stronghold in men's couture, constantly challenging conventions with our structured silhouettes and India-proud narratives. During this time, we have also seen a growing demand from women who resonated with our language of strength and subtle rebellion. Luxe is a new language, built for women who want to feel powerful, sensual, and unconfined," says Shantnu Mehra, adding, 'It's our ode to the women who have inspired us, supported us, and pushed us to expand our creative vocabulary." advetisement For Nikhil Mehra, Shantnu Nikhil Luxe is their most evocative expression yet. 'It is bold, dramatic, and deeply feminine. 'It's about owning your narrative on your terms," adds Nikhil Mehra. When asked the reason behind having Wamiqa Gabbi as the face of the campaign, Nikhil Mehra says, 'In Wamiqa, we found the perfect woman to represent that spirit, fierce, stylish, and emotionally rooted in her identity, much like the women we design for. With Luxe, we've pushed the boundaries of structure and fluidity to create red carpet couture that's not just seen, but remembered. It's not an extension – it's a mood, a moment, a movement". Every silhouette adorned by Wamiqa was artistically styled by celebrated stylist Eka Lakhani. Speaking about the inspiration behind Wamiqa's stylish looks in the campaign, Eka expresses, 'I wanted the look to feel unapologetically glam, but with some rawness. Keeping it real, like it's been lived in, not just posed. It's high fashion at first glance, glam and polished, but never too perfect." Decoding The Stylish Red Carpet Couture Pieces Wamiqa Gabbi dazzled in. Look 1: Contoured Crown Corset and Sculpt Skirt Wamiqa Gabbi looks breathtaking in a black sequin contoured crown corset with a sharp peplum. She paired it with an obsidian lace sculpt skirt that is structured, sensual, and undeniably luxe. Look 2: Mini Couture Dress Wamiqa Gabbi gives LBW a brand new look for the red carpet. The feather-cut noir mini couture dress is encrusted with crystals, bugle beads and black pearls. She adds red carpet drama by pairing it with retro-ruched gloves. Look 3: Rhinestone Fitted Gown Like a shiny disco ball, Wamiqa Gabbi adds sparkle to red carpet couture in a fitted gown drenched in rhinestones. The gown is complemented with a statement bow. Look 4: Scarlet Corset Gown The lady in red, Wamiqa Gabbi, wears a scarlet corset gown in chantilly lace and tulle, sequinned, studded with fire-red crystals, and rendered in the signature Shantnu Nikhil Luxe drape. Advertisement Look 5: Crystal-Encrusted Mini Couture Dress Wamiqa Gabbi wears a captivating noir crystal-encrusted draped mini couture dress, anchored with a sculpted bow. Look 6: Sculpted Corset Gown
