Your Festive Fashion Edit: Brands to Bookmark This Season

The modern bride has officially entered her ‘I know exactly what I want’ era. Over the last few years, brides have become more experimental, more personal and, frankly, much more fun with fashion. They’re choosing to celebrate their style instead of giving in to the age-old pressure of what a bride is “supposed” to wear. And honestly, we’re here for it.

2026 feels like a breath of fresh air, with designers bringing fun collections, unexpected silhouettes and pieces you’ll want to steal straight from the runway (or the wedding guest list). From statement-making lehengas to contemporary occasionwear and everything in between, consider this your edit of the fashion brands to know, bookmark and shop before the festive and shaadi season kicks off.

Kalki

KALKI Fashion’s Love in Bloom paints a dreamy picture of modern romance in the softest palette. At its heart is a sage green bridal lehenga, brought to life with pastel floral embroidery, shimmering embellishments and an ethereal veil. In case you’re also shopping for your S/O, there’s an ivory sherwani detailed with delicate craftsmanship and a flowing drape. It’s an edit where handcrafted details, nature-inspired hues and timeless artistry come together to tell a love story made to last.

House Of Masaba

Masaba Gupta’s Chardi Kala is for all the girls who can’t do BASIC. The collection moves from the sacred landscapes of India to the blue-green waters of Antigua and the Caribbean, imagining bridalwear that could also transition into resort dressing. Alongside full-flared lehengas, saris and gowns, there are featured structured jackets, military-inspired cuts, dhoti-style salwars, breezy kaftans and even pineapple-shaped bikini tops, while intricate zari, sequins, textured embroidery and handcrafted embellishments add a couture finish.

⁠Rahul Mishra

While some looks from Rahul Mishra’s Devi felt almost museum-worthy, others offered a softer ode to one of the designer’s most enduring signatures: flowers. A case in point is this strapless, 10-kali ballgown in a delicate lily-pink organza, where a corseted bodice is covered in a geometric constellation of reflective sequins and mirror work. The drama continues into a paneled skirt scattered with shimmering mirror flakes and framed by vibrant bougainvillea borders, bringing a touch of garden romance to a collection otherwise rooted in the weight and grandeur of stone.

⁠Amit Aggarwal

With Emeris, Amit Aggarwal turns the familiar into something almost otherworldly. Reimagining the enduring Indian lehenga through his signature language of sculptural construction, reflective surfaces and experimental textiles, the Couture ’26 collection plays with the idea of reflection – of form, light and identity. Silhouettes appear moulded and fluid at once, while metallic textures, mirror-like embellishment and intricate surface work give traditional couture a distinctly futuristic edge. Our pick is the moulded metallic corded halter top in tulle, paired with a mirrorwork fluted tulle corded fishtail skirt embellished with glass beads, and finished with a metallic tessellation drape in tulle.

Papa Don't Preach

There’s not a single collection by Papa Don’t Preach that doesn’t make a maximalist jump, and ‘Pop Paisley’ is no different. For Summer 2026, the label reworks paisley through its signature lens of colour, embellishment, texture and movement, bringing together sculpted silhouettes, dramatic drapes and expressive separates that feel nostalgic without being stuck in the past. From the Pop Peacock saree set and jewel-toned drapes to the petrol-blue paisley peplum and sharara, the collection is all about turning heritage-inspired motifs into statement-making, contemporary dressing. Think vintage references, but with plenty of pop.

Sahil Kochhar

Sahil Kochhar’s Tarana, his Spring/Summer 2026 collection finds its rhythm in music. Kochhar plays with sculptural drapes, floral appliqué and rhythmic geometric forms, balancing structured silhouettes with an easy, fluid sensibility. There are contemporary saris, elongated kurtas, peplum shapes, sculpted bodices and layered separates that come in natural silks and cotton, while deep wine, muted sage, blush and champagne tones move the collection beyond the predictable pastel palette.

Khushi Kumar

With KALI, Khushi Kumar turns her gaze to the quiet, almost magical moment before a flower blooms. Named after the Hindi word for a flower bud, the collection explores the idea of becoming – of growth, movement and transformation before the final reveal. Crafted in Banaras, custom weaves and natural fibres bring together traditional craftsmanship with experimental techniques, resulting in pieces that feel light, fluid and distinctly contemporary.

Our pick has to be Kintsugi, a hand-dyed Indian cotton mini dress with soft ruffles and delicate floral detailing, finished with an embroidered georgette cape and a custom Banarasi cotton ruffled hem woven exclusively for the House.

⁠Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal’s design language is unmistakable from a mile away; romantic, dramatic and unapologetically his. It may not be for everyone, but for the woman with a discerning eye and a taste for statement dressing, this Net Dress with Resham Embroidery strikes the perfect balance: just enough drama to turn heads, without tipping into chaos.