Love Torani? Then You’ll Love These Festive Fashion Brands Too

The traditional storyteller is known for mixing ethnic and contemporary to suit the quintessential Indian on the hunt for comfortable and conscious fashion. The brand is an aesthetic fusion of Indian culture and modernism (much like Torani) which makes it highly sought after among celebs like Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Karisma Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari and more. Their collection is always a fresh mix of vibrant as well as deep-toned colours like bright cherry red, olive green colours and geometric and floral prints in lightweight, delicate and breezy fabrics embellished with traditional handcrafted work or prints. The best part is that the brand is completely ethical, sustainable, handcrafted and home-grown.

LBB Pick: We can’t get over the 'Johri Bazaar' collection by Punit Balana that reflects summer glam with loads of handwork, punchy colours and mix of heavy and light pieces, similar to Torani's design lingo. From floaty layers to traditional saree styles, you will not be short of elegant silhouettes here.

Price: INR 13,500 upwards

The name Gajra Gang encapsulates the idea of playfulness and experimentation in festive or occasion wear. We are all looking for ensembles that help us make a statement and signature looks but on a doable budget. Made for the millennial generation, Gajra Gang by Nykaa Fashion has a variety of festive wear for women; from chanderi sarees with hand embroidered edges paired with contemporary cut sequined blouses to lehengas. Also find illusion off-shoulder blouses and asymmetrical tunics and long-length dresses. The pieces feature monotone chikankari and mukaish work that remind us of Torani’s signature scallop design and hand embroidery.

LBB Pick: We are fond of the ethnic skirts collection in brocade. These are hidden gems that are versatile enough to make you go completely traditional, contemporary or fusion!

Price: INR 2,250 upwards

Artistic, stylish and utterly sophisticated while being rooted in tradition; that’s how we see Jigar Mali’s namesake brand. With the goal of creating clothing pieces that give you your desi princess moment. The designer has captured the style, the whimsical factor and the allure you want your fit to have on a special day in all their pieces. What makes the brand stand out is the use of rich fine fabrics, traditional kaarigaris and embroidery and fine embellishments. The bridal lehengas and sarees are the quintessential faves for sure as there’s something for everyone and in line with Toran's use of intricate but expansive embroidery for single-toned outfits.

LBB Pick: While everything they create gives Indian royalty, we adore the wide range of anarkalis. The vibrant Indian colours and detailed kaarigiri make it a must-have piece in ethnic wear for women.

Price: INR 26,650 upwards

Saaksha & Kinni by the sister-sister-in-law duo Saaksha Bhat and Kinnari Kamat is all luxe-boho. Indian textiles, bold prints, and embroidery make it a stand-out brand. Torani too whips out boho-esque prints with pops of colour every now and then so if you are less into couture and more into pret, give Saaksha & Kinni a consideration. Their collections include kurtas, dresses, lehengas, kaftans, skirts and so much more. Most collections showcases dresses, saree dresses and skirts in chiffons and satin that play around with the rhombus shape and Gujarati and Rajasthani mirror and thread handwork in a myriad of colours. Perfect for sundowner events or beach wedding fits for the bridesmaids.

LBB Pick: Saaksha & Kinni’s lehengas are a delightful party of fresh colours like navy blue and orange, funky digital prints and intricate patterns inspired by the name of their line ‘Pixel’. We like that the silhouettes that are flattering for  most body shapes.

Price: INR 5,000 upwards

Kalista is absolutely unmissable for all things bohemian, ancient folklore and ethnic vintage aesthetics! With a medley of ethnic wear for women, the label perfectly captures the dreamy, free-spirited vibe of the new-age fashion-conscious Indian women with hints of traditionality. With prints (mostly chevron and florals) and adda work being at the forefront of their designs, you will spot a number of pieces exuding vibes similar to Torani's pieces with pops of colour.

LBB Pick: The blouses by the brand have caught our eye with their stunning silhouettes, thanks to the unique colour palette, tasseled details and hues of different colours that includes bright yellows and pinks as well as delicate powder blues. 

Price: INR 22,000 upwards

If intricate, contemporary modern Indian ethnic wear makes you want to add to cart, then you need some Diya Rajvvir pieces in your life. The designer duo’s sense of style is vibrant and their love of bold colours like tangerine orange and cyan blue, eclectic geometric and aztec prints and hints of romance. The label's festive fashion collection is a pure bridal extravaganza in hues of bright colours. Their lehengas in particular remind you for Torani's with unique, sultry blouses leading the looks with mix-and-match of prints for the lehenga skirts.

LBB Pick: We love the saree collection. Choose from pre-stitched, pant-style and more and sashay!

Price: INR 25,000 upwards

Headed by powerhouse women, Shivani Poddar & Tanvi Malik, Indya has a cult following and for all the right reasons. The brand does inexpensive, comfortable wedding wear like lehengas, tunics, kurtas, dupattas and more for those who prefer subtlety to reign supreme in fashion. While the line up of contemporary and new-age pieces crafted in lush fabrics like art silk and chanderi, laden with traditional embroideries like gota patti, and heritage bandhani, kalamkari prints and Moroccan motifs, with breathtaking details are beautiful, Indya’s non-blingy wedding wear that starts at INR 1,000 makes it a superhit (read all about it here)! Like Torani, Indya celebrates traditional Indian embroidery like chikankari.

LBB Pick: The ‘Festive’ collection by Indya is ideal for ethnic wear that's not light but also not extremely loaded with embellishments. Pick anarkalis, lehengas, sharara sets and sarees in bold colours like sangria, mustard, peacock green, hot pink, emerald and more.

Price: INR 6,500 upwards

Much like Torani's pieces, Rajdeep Ranawat are artistic to the core in terms of their style, inspiration from nature, architecture and all things alluring. They use pure fabrics, metallic threads, beads, pearls, sequins and crystallised elements, much like Torani to craft the perfect piece of clothing for you. Check them out for light, breezy sharara sets and kaftans in particular!

LBB Pick: Their stunning shararas are light, comfortable and feature beautiful prints, perfect for wearing to day wedding festivities.

Price: INR 4,500 upwards

LBB Tip: Have your festive season outfit sorted but lost on what to pair it with? We got your back. Grab a pair or two (or three, really) of juttis or mojaris and let them add chaar chaand to your wardrobe from the brands here.