Indian Clothes in Dallas – Custom Designed Dresses and Menswear

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  • RealGroom# Amit: The vision you have for your outfit is always achievable!

    RealGroom# Amit: The vision you have for your outfit is always achievable!

    Groom IcelandGroom’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 have in mind?

    Amit: I was looking for an Angrakhaa style that was a soft cool toned purple, with floral patterns and metallic accents. I was also looking for a larger one to fit my body.

    ST: What brought you to Silk Threads?

    Amit:  It was the reviews that brought me to silk threads! Everyone said the staff would help me find exactly what I wanted, and they were absolutely right!
    ST: What do you like the most about Silk Threads and its staff?
    Amit: Ruby and the staff were always focused on achieving my vision, they never tried to change it. Their focus was to make my day perfect. The staff also made it a very comfortable and familial setting.
    ST: Any tips for our readers?
    Amit: The vision you have for your outfit is always achievable, even if others say it’s not!
  • #NRI Business Family Hosts Daughter’s Grand Wedding on B747 Flight with 350 Guests

    #NRI Business Family Hosts Daughter’s Grand Wedding on B747 Flight with 350 Guests

    wedding in the skyThe Dubai-based NRI family that owns the diamond jewelry brand – Popley and Sons – founded in 1927, has a history of weddings in the sky. The bride’s father, Dilip Popley, had got married on an Air India flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in 1994. Organized by Air India with approval from the regulatory bodies, the inflight wedding was the first such historic event in the world of aviation. When Dilip’s father approached the then national carrier for an unconventional wedding, the airline responded, “The Sky is the limit.”

    The wedding event on Air India’s A310, which made headlines as “Hawai Bandhan”, was such a lavish affair that celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor had designed the menu for the guests. “My wedding in the air was my dad’s dream. He wanted to get me married on an Air India plane. Now I am carrying his dream to another level with my daughter’s wedding on a B747 aircraft,” said Dilip Popley with pride.The guests for the Vidhi-Hridesh wedding on B747 were handed over boarding passes designed with traditional motifs of Indian wedding. The groom wearing a cream-colored sherwani and the bride wearing a red lehenga with delicate golden work arrived in a red Ferrari at a private terminal in South Dubai where their close family members and friends received them in an impressive manner. They boarded the aircraft decorated with exotic flowers inside for a 3-hour flight cum wedding ceremony.

    Source: NRI Business Family Hosts Daughter’s Grand Wedding on B747 Flight with 350 Guests

  • Wedding season woes: A guide to managing your fitness and health amidst the celebrations

    Wedding season woes: A guide to managing your fitness and health amidst the celebrations

    With the loud sounds of the dhol and the tempting aroma of festive foods in the air, the season of weddings is upon us. Amidst the celebrations and revelry, it’s easy to let our health take a backseat. However, fret not. If you’re looking for a guide to help you maintain your well-being during this wedding season, we’ve got you. But before that, let’s delve into the often-overlooked aspects of how a joyous occasion can negatively affect your health.

    One cannot deny the allure of the sumptuous feasts that grace the tables during the wedding season. From decadent desserts to rich gravies, the culinary temptations are endless. “However, chronic issues such as gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and weight gain can gradually happen if one is not mindful of their food choices and have a sedentary lifestyle. People with pre-diabetes must be vigilant as blood sugar instability can rapidly progress to type 2 diabetes,” Vilasini Bhaskaran, specialist dietitian NHS UK, and dietetic lead, Practo India explained.

    Source: Wedding season woes: A guide to managing your fitness and health amidst the celebrations | Life-style News – The Indian Express

  • 10 TV Actresses Who Flaunted Their Unique #Bridal #Mehendi Designs #RealBride

    10 TV Actresses Who Flaunted Their Unique #Bridal #Mehendi Designs #RealBride

    Television actresses never leave a chance to set some major fashion goals. And with the advancement in the fashion industry, TV divas have made it a point to bring havoc in bridal fashion as well. From their unique wedding ensembles to their dreamy wedding decoration, TV actresses know how to hit the headlines with their exquisite shaadi glimpses.

    From Ankita Lokhande’s golden lehenga to Shiny Doshi’s intimate wedding at her house, these TV actresses become a source of inspiration for the new-age brides.Amid all this, television actresses have served some major mehendi inspiration from their hatke looks and unique henna designs.

    Be it Shiny’s dulha-dulhan design or Disha Parmar’s unique mehendi featuring sacred symbols, TV actresses’ wedding henna designs are a perfect guidebook for the bride-to-be or the newly-married bride. So, here’s a list of 15 television actresses who flaunted unique mehendi designs at their weddings.

    Source: 10 TV Actresses Who Flaunted Their Unique Bridal ‘Mehendi’ Design: From Shiny Doshi To Dalljiet Kaur

  • They always do their best to accommodate their client’s needs – Uzma Lone

    They always do their best to accommodate their client’s needs – Uzma Lone

    In our series of asking our customers what they were looking for  when they came to us, here is an excerpt from an interview with customer Uzma Lone.

    ST: What was the special occasion you were trying to find dresses for? What designs did you have in mind?

    UL: I was looking for Lehengas to wear for a family wedding. I  wanted them to be custom made for myself and my daughters.
    ST: What brought you to Silk Threads?
    UL: I wanted clothing that was elegant and modern.  Ruby is a close friend of mine. I had a vision of what I liked and she and her team designed it perfectly for us.
    ST: What do you like the most about Silk Threads and its staff?
    UL: The thing I like most about Silk Threads is how you have an option for ready-to-wear and/or custom made clothing.
    ST: Any tips for our readers?
    UL: Tips: If you come in with any ideas, you can always build off of what they already have. There are so many color options and styles available to choose from.
    The best thing about Silk Threads is that they always do their best to accommodate their clients needs.

    Thank you Uzma – you and your daughters looked gorgeous. See you soon!

    Ruby Made Us Into Gems – first time introduction to Indian Fashion in Dallas!

    As Dallasites, we all know about the upcoming “The Pin Show 2017” fashion show, and that Ruby Bhandari of Silk Threads is one of the featured designers. Ahead of the show, we wanted to know more about Indian-inspired fashion and share our Silk Threads experience –  read on for our …
      
  • Bridesmaids dresses – would you like to mix & match?

    Bridesmaids dresses – would you like to mix & match?

    We were looking at some of the recent bridal trends, and saw a somewhat odd trend around mix & matching bridesmaids dresses.

    Even though it sounds counter-intuitive, and we have never received an order to make mix & match bridesmaids dresses, we can see some positive (and some negative) points around the trend.

    On the plus side, you could allow the bridesmaids to use their existing dresses collecting dust in their closets – which means, they already fit, are (hopefully) based on their body type, and with minimal expense, you will earn their eternal gratitude.

    However, think of the downsides – do you as the bride really want to do color-matching for all the possible combinations – which, if at all possible, can be take precious time.  In addition, if they have different embroideries or variations, that adds additional complexity…

    Think of the possible effect on the pictures or videos for your lifetime memories…

    What do you think?

    What do I do with this Bridesmaid dress or Saree?

    Did you ever wonder why we have bridesmaids, all dressed the same, in most weddings? The tradition has now spilled over to Indian-American weddings, with interesting variations like similar sarees instead of dresses. Apparently, bridesmaids were required by law in Roman times, to be witnesses to the wedding, and to confuse the …
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  • Need matching outfit for the Groom – #RealBride Sonia

    Need matching outfit for the Groom – #RealBride Sonia

    #realBride Sonia ShahGreat feedback from #RealBride Sonia:

    4star

    We want to thank you and your team for helping us with a last minute outfit situation! You really saved the day and we appreciate the speedy service. Sending pics soon! The clothing collection here is beautiful, and we recommend to anyone looking in the Dallas area! Looking forward to working with you in the future!
  • Five Things you need to know when shopping for a wedding dress or bridal lehenga

    Five Things you need to know when shopping for a wedding dress or bridal lehenga

    Yes, this post is inspired by TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” show (and suggestions based on that in the Brides magazine) – but these are some practical tips based on our interaction with brides every week.

    In addition, see additional interviews with brides on this blog to see how they approached wedding dress shopping.

    First – wedding-dress shopping is an art – and you need to perfect it to keep your sanity. From who to take with you to what gowns you shouldn’t try on, here are 5 things you’ll learn from watching every girl’s favorite bridal show, overlaid with our practical observations.

    1. Don’t bring EVERYONE with you for dress shopping. We have had cases where both the bride and groom bring their extended family members for suggestions and approvals. It. Does. NOT. Work.

    As most of you know, you can seldom get everyone to agree, leading to frustration and angst for you. We suggest getting a parent and maybe a close friend who knows your taste and the theme of the wedding. A secondary person who an give limited feedback is your wedding planner – for example, if it is a destination wedding in Cancun, what would be the temperature, color scheme, etc. – which can be factored into the dress (and groom’s clothes) design.

    2. Have at least a rough idea of what you want – you have been thinking of your special day, and oh by the way, you loved Priyanka Chopra’s outfit in Bajirao Mastani – if that is what you want, talk to your groom or best friend, and come with a rough idea – we will help you transform that dream into reality – but we have to start somewhere…

    3. Know your budget. Yes, bridal-wear is expensive – and for good reason…(Kim Kardashian’s gown cost almost half a million dollars, FYI!)

    We have made dresses which took over 4 months to make, with the embroidery being done with a team of over 15 people – which translated into a beautiful, but expensive dress. You can decide what you want to spend on the dress – and for data points, come to your bridal appointment and get a rough idea of what dresses cost by looking at some of our unique dresses in stock. Being open about what you want to spend saves time and heartache for everyone…

    4. Don’t forget the accessories. A very important fact, which a lot of brides forget, is accessories – and how they impact the design of the dress. If you already know you will be wearing heavy jewelry, reduce the embroidery on the dress. Or once you have selected the dress, match it with the right kind and amount of accessories. Click here for some tips from Brides magazine.

    5. Don’t forget the man. Even though choosing the clothes for the groom is easier, don’t forget he has to match you for every one of your occasions – so depending on your theme, try matching color palettes, as well as matching embroideries on his clothes and shoes…

    We are here to help – and have the experience and resources, including a team for bridal hair and makeup. Contact us to setup your Bridal Consultation today…

  • What are the latest Indian Bridal trends?

    What are the latest Indian Bridal trends?

    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 woman, fashionista, social butterfly or reserved book lover – who needs a bridal wear or outfit that will suit her individuality and enhance her personality.

    Let us discuss with Ruby Bhandari, Chief Designer at Silk Threads, about some of the designer Indian bridal wear that will suit every modern woman and respect her unique tastes throughout wedding journey.

    How does a New Age Bride dress-up for Pre-Wedding Ceremonies?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Subtle and Chic Outfit for Haldi/Mehendi Ceremony:

    The Haldi ceremony kicks off the Indian wedding events. In this casual wedding event, a bride can wear relaxed light Indian attire in shades of yellow or orange. Comfortable and lightly embellished subtle Indian fashion suits and lehngas will be perfect for Haldi ceremony.

    Mehendi is another pre-wedding event, which is a casual fun affair. For this event, a bride can wear an outfit that will suitably get along with the Mehendi theme – but not too heavy and elaborate. Brides should choose relaxed outfits and avoid longer sleeves, practical for applying mehendi (henna), as well as the dancing which is sure to follow…

    What should be the look of a Bride for a lively Sangeet Ceremony?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Look Vibrant on Sangeet Ceremony:

    The modern Sangeet ceremony has families of both sides performing choreographed dances to the tunes of Bollywood songs. This requires the bride to look vibrant and radiant just like a Bollywood beauty. For this ceremony, brides can dress-up with traditional lehengas, designer anarkalis, salwar kameez or Indian Saree. Pleasing colors, interesting cuts, right amount of shimmer and some attractive offbeat touches to the Indian bridal outfits will enhance the look and will make the bride to stand out in the sangeet ceremony.

    What should be the Attire of a Bride for a Modern day Pre-Wedding Cocktail Party?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Indo-Western Look for Cocktail Party:

    For cocktail parties before the wedding, some brides have a dress code or a themed event. Incorporating cocktail parties into Indian wedding gives an alternative to the brides for ditching the traditional outfits to adorn a gorgeous look in Indo-Western gowns or cocktail dresses. Remember, minimalism is the key but your subtle jewelry and accessories can make you stand out.

    How can a Bride look gorgeous on her Wedding Day?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Adorn a Dazzling Look on the Wedding Day, and match it!

    Brides can shine, dazzle and make a statement on the wedding day by creating their favorite Indian bridal wear, and matching it with the groom, as well as the rest of the families. We at Silk Threads can help you create the custom look you desire – be it traditional, contemporary or a hybrid.

    Silk Threads creates beautiful flair, drapes and gorgeous hemlines that will suit every requirement of a modern Indian bride looking for a dream outfit. Give us a call today at 972-432-9599.

    Silk Threads Understands the New Generation of Fashion and Strives to Deliver the Best!

  • Whose Sari Now?

    Whose Sari Now?

    Sometimes, a catchy headline draws you into an article, and you realize that you may have missed some interesting movements, which while are not publicized widely, could create an impact in the society.

    One such article caught my attention while browsing – which brought to light the movement by some Indian women to bring back the Sari (or Saree) into an everyday wear garment for the Indian women worldwide – started interestingly enough in California!

    “She’s part of a movement of Indian women who are bringing back the everyday wear of the sari through the 100 Sari Pact, which claimed Dec. 21 as World Sari Day.

    The pact required Appanna and others to wear 100 different saris throughout 2015. She did that, celebrating the wearing of her 100th sari at a Dec. 20 “sari party” at Amber Cellar & Lounge in Los Altos. She draped invitees with saris she made.

    “I love the sari,” she said. “I feel anyone can wear it – size, age, race, social standing – no bar.”

    The sari (also spelled “saree”) is a South Asian garment that dates back thousands of years. A drape of cloth ranging from 5 to 9 yards long, the sari is usually wrapped around the waist with one end draped over one of the shoulders. They come in a range of fabrics, colors and designs…”

    Fascinating! Good luck to Archana and team – and remember, Silk Threads not only can provide you beautiful saris in a variety of designs fore all events – from parties to weddings, but can also provide you video training on how to tie a sari.

  • I FELT LIKE A PRINCESS! – #RealBride Neetha

    I FELT LIKE A PRINCESS! – #RealBride Neetha

    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 with our families, our decor designer and wedding planners, and of course, just thinking about who we are, we went with a traditional Hindu wedding with a modern fairytale garden theme. Between the breathtaking mandap with the hanging vines and gorgeous flowers, the shimmering tables and candles, and the stunning gown I was wearing…I felt like I had stepped into a fairytale. I felt like a princess and I will never forget that feeling.

    ST: What was the most magical or memorable part of your day?

    Neetha: I think the most memorable part of the day was seeing everyone out dancing and enjoying themselves. I can’t describe how wonderful a feeling it was to look out and see all the people from different parts of my life coming together. There were so many family members who love me unconditionally, friends from childhood and on, and so many new faces all in one place at one time dancing and laughing, and celebrating with us. It is a moment I will never forget. And, I think it’s what makes weddings so wonderful.

    ST: Why did you choose your wedding dress from Silk Threads?

    Neetha: There are so many reasons why I chose Silk Threads for my wedding attire. First, Ruby Bhandari is amazing to work with and she has a great eye for fashion. She is honest and cares deeply about what she sends you out into the world wearing. I felt like she was excited about making me feel beautiful and comfortable in my clothes for one of the most important days of my life and she was invested in making sure things were perfect.

    Secondly, there was a lot of attention to detail not only in the making of the dresses, but even the jewelry and how to pull off the draping of each dupatta. All of this helped me to really put it all together and envision how things would turn out.  

    Lastly, the main reason I trusted Silk Threads was seeing my sister Geetha’s beautiful reception outfit a few years back and knowing others who have been very happy with their wedding attire. It was easy to trust that my outfits would turn out great having seen it happen before!