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Dh150,000 worth wedding dress unveiled at bride show

Ankur Batra, designer, said the dress took more than three months to complete and is one of his most intricate designs yet.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 13:55 February 6, 2008
  • Gulf News

  • Image Credit: Supplied photo
  • Ankur Batra, designer, said the dress took more than three months to complete.

Abu Dhabi: A wedding dress worth Dh150,000 is drawing huge attention at the Bride Show held in Abu Dhabi.

ECRU, a fashion house in the UAE, has created the wedding dress using more than 200,000 genuine Swarovski crystals.

Ankur Batra, designer, said the dress took more than three months to complete and is one of his most intricate designs yet.

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi is showcasing regional and international fashion talent all week with its popular fashion shows, taking place every evening from 5pm.

Sixteen fashion shows are on offer, the largest number ever to be held in one event in the UAE capital.

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