Strings of Love: 7 Modern Ways To Wear The Traditional Mangalsutra
Symbolising unity, the mangalsutra is now a fashion staple for the modern bride. She layers it, wears more than one, and sometimes even with a pant suit. Photographs by Sushant Chhabria
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Layering continues to be a key trend in jewellery. Choose different lengths of mangalsutras to accentuate the depth of your neckline.
Mangalsutras (from top), Kotawala Jewellers. Necklaces (from top), RK Jewellers and House of Umrao. Earrings, RK Jewellers. Rings, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers and The Line. Bracelets, Latique. Bralet, Bloni. Shirt, pants, and scarf, Raw Mango.
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Mangalsutra, AKM Mehrasons. Necklaces, RK Jewellers. Earrings, House Of Umrao. Blouse, Bloni. Sari, Ekaya Banaras.
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The new-age mangalsutra is embrossed with a meenakari heart detail. Eclectic and fun, it works well with both traditional and contemporary wedding looks.
Mangalsutra (from top), Roma Narsinghani. Necklace and earrings, Latique. Headband, stylist’s own.
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Necklaces (from top), RK Jewellers. Mangalsutra, Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers. Necklace (worn as armlet), AKM Mehrasons. Earrings, Latique. Rings (from left), RK Jewellers and The Line. Hairpin, Roma Narsinghani. Sari, Amit Aggarwal.
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The appeal of a traditional maharashtrian vati mangalsutra gets elevated when worn with a classic black pantsuit.
Mangalsutras (from top), RK Jewellers. Necklaces, Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers, RK Jewellers, and Latique. Earrings, ring, and bracelet, Latique. Blazer, pants, and belt, Ankita Jain.
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Mangalsutra, AKM Mehrasons. Necklaces (from top), Latique and RK Jewellers. Bracelet, Latique. Rings, Kotawala Jewellers. Blazer, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna. Feathers, stylist’s own.
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Necklaces (as headpiece), AKM Mehrasons. Earrings, The Line. Necklaces, AKM Mehrasons. Jumpsuit, Bloni.
Editor: Nonita Kalra. Fashion editor: Carol Singh. Model: Tanmaya Jain at Kay Savino Yhome Scouting. Hair and makeup: Anu Kaushik. Manicure: Simar's Nail Bar.