Groom’s name: Amit Samuel Wedding date: September 2024 Location: Iceland. Photo Credit: Oshen Davidson Here are some thoughts and tips from our #RealGroom Amit: ST: What was the special occasion which you wanted Silk Threads to help with? Amit: I was looking for an outfit for my wedding in Iceland! ST: What designs did you […]
We had the good fortune of connecting with Ruby Bhandari and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Ruby, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business? I wanted to bring the traditional Indian designs and embroideries to a western audience and create a fusion Indo-western range of high-end dresses. […]
Ruby Bhandari; photo by Cori Baker HOW RUBY BHANDARI TURNED HER PASSION INTO A BUSINESS I arrive at the Dallas-based Silk Threads studio in the middle of a crazy week; they are preparing for an impending charity gala and a fashion show in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, Silk Threads founder Ruby Bhandari greets me with a […]
This is a post taken from the blog by Donna Arp Weitzman, author and socialite. Thank you, Donna, for the kind words! If you know me, you know my closet. It’s large, filled to the brim, and coated in all colors and fabrics. I am a lover of fashion, how it makes me feel, and […]
Rawaj Fashion Extravaganza – An Evening of Glamor to Help a Great Cause The Rawaj Fashion Extravaganza was held in the beautiful La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, May 15th. In addition to the breath-taking sweeping views of San Antonio from this hill top luxury resort, attendees were treated to […]
“Karan Johar has probably had more impact on our weddings than anyone else in recent history” – states a recent article in The Hindu. For those of you who haven’t heard of Karan Johar, he is a prolific Bollywood producer/director/writer and talk show host, who films show over the top wedding glamour – which in turn has shaped […]
A Talk with Ruby Bhandari, Chief Designer of Silk Threads on the latest Indian Bridal Trends Changing fashion and trends act like a mirror for the changing cultural norms and mind sets. Today’s brides are have specific designs in mind and do not shy away from asserting their preferences. The new age bride can be a career […]
We are very happy for Nisha Kalamdani, a resident of New Jersey, who was crowned Miss Nepal US Ambassador 2015. She is the first Indian American ever to win the crown, as well as the first American of Indian descent to get this high honor. Last year, Nisha was selected as the TOP 5 finalists […]
OUR LOVE STORY IN THE LOVE GARDEN Bride’s name: Shelina Virani Groom’s name: Keith Rodenhuis Wedding date: August 31, 2014 Location: The Prado @ Balboa Park in San Diego, California Photographer: Robin Swanson Photography. (www.rswansonphotography.com) ST: What was your vision for your wedding? Shelina: The vision for our wedding was “Our love story in the love […]
Bride’s name: Neetha Devdas Groom’s name: Sanjay Sharma Wedding date: June 27, 2015 Location: Sheraton Dallas Hotel Photographer: Lomesh Patel Photography Here are some thoughts and tips from our #RealBride Neetha: ST: What was your vision for your wedding? Neetha: When we first started out we really didn’t know what exactly we wanted. But, after talking […]
