[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bhavini Patel & Ronak Patel met through a mutual friend and married on June 13, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA at L’Aberge du Lac Casino and Resort. Bhavini chose to wear a Silk Threads Designer Collection gown after falling in love with a reception dress worn by a friend.
Congratulations to Bhavini and Ronak, we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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DIFFA Dallas is still on our mind!
DIFFA Dallas’ annual gala of the Dallas Chapter of Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) was March 7th at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
“Formed in 1984, the Dallas chapter is the only HIV/AIDS organization in Texas that provides funding to local HIV/AIDS Service Organizations within our community. Providing direct care to those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, DIFFA/Dallas has granted more than $6 million to over 25 front line HIV/AIDS Service Organizations in North Texas.” See more Men’s Jackets
As the 25th show, RSC Show Productions decided to hold a time theme and it captured the spirit of the previous years. The fashion show was broken up into three segments: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. This was our second year to participate and we are so humbled to be a part of such a great cause. DIFFA Dallas has a variety of one-of-a-kind, celebrity-designed jackets, that are auctioned to a crowd. We were one of the contributors along with designers like: Altuzarra, Billy Reid, Diane von Furstenberg, Escada, Armani, Marc Jacobs,Vince, Dallas’ own Abi Ferrin, Michael Faircloth, and Geoffrey Henning, and many more! They showcased two of our jackets that were custom designed by Ruby Bhandari.
Here is our white suede jacket with hand printed velvet cuffs. Dr. Gary Tigges who is on the DIFFA board currently owns this piece!
Also, here is another jacket we made for the show and you can order this custom piece today!
DIFFA’s mission to support the fight against HIV/AIDS “by drawing on the contributions of world-renowned creative and corporate leaders representing all branches of the design related industries” and the night was truly a success.
Fashionistas and foodies came together for this one-of-a-kind, poolside fundraiser by Silk Threads, in one of the most-unique, hidden settings in historic, Downtown Dallas – The Dallas Power & Light building’s Bamboo Rooftop Pool Deck, benefiting DCAC.
The weather cooperated, and it was a beautiful evening to complement this outdoor event. Guests started arriving early, taking pictures at the Indian-inspired Photo Booth, and browsing through the items for raffle drawing. They also enjoyed passed appetizers, with selections from the newest Indian-fusion restaurant in downtown Dallas, Spice in the City, as well as networking with their peers, while listening to music from the DJ on the pool deck – which has a clear view of the Downtown Dallas skylines‘ icon, the red-neon Pegasus.
At 7:30 pm, the poolside Silk Threads Fashion Show began, which was divided into two sections. The first section featured a casual-fusion selection, from beautiful tunics to embroidered Kaftans, perfect for a night out on town. Selections form Chief designer Ruby Bhandari’s Men’s Line, theSOCIALlist were interspersed with the elegant dresses, drawing oohs and aahs from the crowd.
While the models were preparing for the second section, raffle prizes were drawn, which included gift certificates from high-end restaurants like III Forks, as well as a trip to an exotic location.
The second section included designs with more of an ethnic flair, featuring an Indian-inspired, formal collection for women and men from designer, Ruby Bhandari. The guests enjoy admired the meticulously-crafted designs that combined modern styles with the ornate beauty of Indian traditional design elements. Pieces from theSOCIALlist men’s line were again paired with the colorful, hand embroidered dresses, setting a very exquisite tone. Since the show’s theme was children, a few of the designs were won by children, who proudly walked the runway like professional models!
The finale of the show was the showstopper, Miss Prestonwood Country Club, Ameera Swaidan, who not only set the runway on fire with her beauty, but also captured the audience’s hearts with a spirited rendition of a Whitney Houston song, while flanked by child models holding the signs “Protect the Children. They are our Future”!
The evening was aptly summarized by one of the guests, who has attended the last four Silk Threads Fundraisers, “Silk Threads raises the bar every year – in their choice of designs, venues, and the noble causes they support. We always look forward to their next show”.
Silk Threads specializes in custom creations, casual tunics, Bridal trousseaus, and Men’s custom formal wear, all complemented with elegant accessories – pure silver handmade jewelry, beaded purses, shoes – and more! Details at www.SilkThreads.com
Silk Threads has been in the business of making people look good for twenty years – we specialize in timeless fashionable silhouettes that follow the trends of every season.
Ruby B Collections is a new line of tops, tunics and dresses designed for the woman who likes to stand out in the crowd. The designs incorporate bold prints and vibrant color palettes that include rich shades of turquoise, fuchsia, emerald, tangerine, and gold.
The Ruby B Collection praises femininity and it is fun, fashionable and easy to wear . The main theme for the brand’s new collection is a “Celebration of Color”. As a designer, Ruby Bhandari has always been inspired by classic and artistic prints that range from romantic to playful and graphic to linear. These designs include florals, paisleys, tie-dies and bold graphics adorned with beautiful embroidery, hand crochet and lots of beaded details. Fabrics include satin blends, georgettes, sheer nets and art silk.
“Silk Threads has become synonymous with bold beautiful prints and exciting details”, states Ruby Bhandari. “this is the same design inspiration for the Ruby B Collection. Our prints are inspired by the fashion runways. We look at the latest fashion trends and incorporate those into our collection and then we adjust these trends to match our brand”.
For the past seven years, we have been catering to the popular tunic market, which are now sold in high-end boutiques across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Part of The Ruby B collection is inspired by the classic caftans styles which have been a staple in women’s wardrobe for many years and are still today some of the best-selling silhouettes in the women’s market.
The Silk Threads label has been known for its inspiring use of color and details and the Ruby B collection will continue with this design direction. This debut collection will launch in Spring 2015.
Please email us at info@SilkThreads.com for more details.
Vanita has had a long relationship with Silk Threads, more of a family than one of our designers and merchandiser. So naturally we were very excited when she got married in 2014! (Now we are working on her sister’s wedding outfits – coming this Summer!)
Here are some amazing pictures from her reception, with both Vanita and Nauraj setting fire in Turquoise!
Today, we are so excited to share out latest bride! We were so honored when Alyssa Perez came to Silk Threads Designs and asked us to design her wedding gown. Alyssa was looking for something different for her designer wedding dress . We incorporated beautiful paisleys, intricate bead work, and loads of crystals to her gown. These pictures took our breath away! (Not to mention, how adorable is the last image?!)
1.How did you meet your husband?
I met my husband at my local church. He noticed me and tried to sit in front of me to get my attention but I never noticed. One month later he found me on Facebook through mutual friends at the church. I added him and the rest was history.
It was spring break of my sophomore year at college and before heading off to his small town to spend break with him, I went out to dinner with a friend. Somehow my friend had me convinced that she had a surprise for me because she hadn’t seen me in forever. She put a blind fold over my eyes and told me not to peek. I didn’t suspect I would be getting proposed to because I thought my husband was in his home town three hours away.
My friend drove me to the church where Chris and I first met and led me inside. As soon as we were inside I took off my blind fold and new I was getting proposed too. All the lights of the church were off and it was dark except a few candles along the aisle. Someone was playing the piano and rose petals were everywhere.
A video of Chris, my now husband, came on the screen of the church where he began sharing a story of how we met, why he fell in love with me, and how he knew I was the one. At the end of the video he said he had one more question for me but that I needed to make my way to the stage. I saw Chris walk out on stage, and when I got there he told me he loved me and he got down on one knee. After I said, “YES,” he told me he had one more surprise. He turned me around and up in the church balcony was all of my family (who had traveled to Oklahoma from Montana), his family, and a bunch of friends. It was the perfect proposal.
3. We can see you were inspired by designs from India, but tell us why!
I have always loved India. Though I married a Hispanic not an Indian, I knew I wanted my dress to be Indian. When I was eleven I lived with my aunt in India for five months. I fell in love with the culture, learned to eat with my hands, tried to learn Telegu and hindi, and decorated my hands in henna and bangles. My room in high school was decorated with Indian fabrics and I love the bead work and sparkle on most Indian designs.
4.Why did you choose Silk Threads? Did you have a design in mind before you came to our studio?
5. Any advice for our brides-to-be?
If I could give any advice to brides to be it is to choose the dress that has the most meaning to you. My wedding dress will always have meaning to me because it is unlike other dresses and reminds me of my love for India. Make your wedding resemble who you are and you won’t regret how it turns out.
Vendors:
Elle’s Belles Bakery, Big Sky Resort (location and food), Katalin Green Events, Joes DJ Service, Avant Floral, GW Designs (hair), Jason Williams Illustrator, Avant Bridal (bridesmaid dresses and tuxes)
Thank you Amelia Anne Photography for the images.
Neha and Shivang’s Wedding Story: Trailer from Chris W on Vimeo.
We are so excited to be a part of DIFFA Dallas this March!
DIFFA Dallas (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) raises funds for organizations that aid in the fight against HIV/AIDS by providing preventative education programs, treatment and direct care services for people living with/impacted by HIV/AIDS.
DIFFA is one of the largest and most successful fundraising organizations aiding HIV/AIDS, DIFFA is a non-profit service provider with chapters in Dallas, New York City, Chicago, Kansas City, San Francisco and Seattle.
Formed in 1984, the Dallas chapter is the only HIV/AIDS organization in Texas that provides funding to local AIDS service organizations within our community. Providing direct care to those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, DIFFA/Dallas has granted more than $5 million to over 25 front line HIV/AIDS Service Organizations in North Texas.
Highlighting the design community, DIFFA/Dallas hosts multiple events throughout the season including Burgers & Burgundy, DIFFA/Dallas Wreath and the largest event of the year, House of DIFFA. Through your support and generosity, we are able to make a significant impact in our community.
This year DIFFA completes their successful season with their legendary runway show in March! This evening is a , “mix of philanthropy, theatrics and [their] legendary runway production. Inspired by the extravagant costumes and intricate, hand-made masks, House of DIFFA 2014’s theme, Masquerade, will transform the evening into one of the most renowned events in Italy, the Carnival of Venice. Hosting approximately 2,000 patrons, this black tie gala is the event of the season showcasing a curated selection of one-of-a-kind, tailored jackets with all proceeds going towards grants for HIV/AIDS service organizations in North Texas.”
We are so honored be a chosen designer for this luxurious fashion event. We will be providing our jacket collection to DIFFA! Our collection showcases our own unique fashion artistry including Silk Threads Designs’ signature textiles, designs, and fabrics. Our inspirations have come from their Masquerade theme. This collection will be extremely extravagant and intricate like any hand-made masquerade mask!
Be sure to buy your tickets here: http://houseofdiffa14.eventbrite.com
We are so honored D Magazine chose Ruby Bhandari for the 10 most beautiful women in Dallas!
After 460 nominees and 106,173 online votes, these women—including two TV news anchors, a reality-show veteran, and a dental hygienist—deserve another look.
Once the nominees were chosen, D magazine threw a party on their honor. The evening was held on the terrace level of the Joule Dallas hotel in Dallas. It was the perfect backdrop for the guests and stylish nominees.
The 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas 2013 are: Whitney Drolen (CBS 11’s star morning anchor who also appeared in the 2013 DFW.com Hot Issue), Sheridan French (a clothing designer whose favorite restaurant is Lonesome Dove in the Fort Worth Stockyards), Holly Davis (founder of Clean Fresh Living who named her daughter Landry after legendary Dallas Cowboyscoach Tom Landry), Ruby Bhandari (founder/designer of Silk Threads who spends four to five months each year in India for her company), Marci Waddle (certified instructor at the Bar Method who was born in Hawaii), Jenna Owen (a restaurant sales event coordinator who lists her guilty pleasure as Nacho Cheese Doritos), Amy Robinson (a dental hygienist who is also a talent manager), Amanda Fitzpatrick (news/weather anchor on CW 33 who enjoys going out in Dallas to Candleroom, Beamers and Buttons), Alisse Cervantes (a hairdresser who likes Mi Cocina, Studio Movie Grill and the NFL) and Melissa Rycroft Strickland (a former two-year member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders who gained notoriety from her appearance on the 13th season of The Bachelor and her triumph in an all-star round of Dancing with the Stars).
“I have a fabulous life,” Bhandari says. “But I work hard, and I party hard.” She stays up until the wee hours running her clothing line, Silk Threads, the global line of Indian ethnic wear and embellished tops she founded 22 years ago.
The company takes her to India four to five months each year. Fortunately, to make up for her unusual hours and taxing travel schedule, Bhandari says she “can sleep anywhere, anytime, anyplace—just to catch a 20-minute power nap.” She needs all the sleep she can get: beyond her duties at Silk Threads, she’s a wife and a mother to two boys, 6 and 12.
“I’m like the queen,” she says. “It’s nice to have all boys in the house.” When she shuts work down and is ready to let loose, going out dancing is her activity of choice. She loves the lounges of New Delhi, India, but when she’s in Dallas, it’s Blue Martini every time.
Carolina Herrera velvet gown, $4,990, Carolina Herrera Highland Park Village
“Thank you for everyone who took the time to vote for me and D magazine for honoring me as a nominee!”-Ruby