Maximalist whisper

There’s bridal couture and then there’s Sania Maskatiya’s idea of bridal couture, where a whisper often carries more weight than a scream. While the rest of the fashion world wrestles with louder-than-life embellishment, Maskatiya leans confidently into restraint.

“At Sania Maskatiya, understated opulence has long been part of our design DNA,” she says. Her latest collection, Noorbagh, is a Spring/Summer 2026 offering that distills this philosophy into something powerful yet poetic. Think pearl-encrusted lattice work, glistening sequins, antique metallic zardozi embroidery, and silk-stitched flowers that meander across tissue and tulle with a kind of hushed extravagance, elevated by pops of candy-coloured threadwork that surprise without overwhelming. The result is bridalwear that’s not trying too hard, but does what it’s meant to.

Maskatiya believes today’s bride is drawn to “fluidity, lightness, and intention in every detail”. This sensibility is evident across the Noorbagh collection.

“It’s bridal couture that is quiet but confident,” she says.

Her design language this season explores the space between tradition and modernity. Signature silhouettes like lehengas and pishwas are refreshed with sculptural backs, layers of French tulle, and whimsical details like embroidered butterflies frozen mid-flight. One standout piece, for instance, is a warm platinum pishwas with sculpted side cutouts and a bold trapeze back.

Another eye-catcher is a champagne gold pishwas with a dramatic trail, its halter neckline and crisscross bejewelled back injecting modern verve into timeless romance.

“We wanted to create heirloom pieces that feel innately modern,” Maskatiya explains, “and wearable enough that they could be paired differently in the future.”

This balance, between memory and momentum is what defines the Sania Maskatiya bride.

For those looking to go bespoke, the house recommends a lead time of four to six months, allowing for in-depth consultations, hand-done embroidery, and multiple fittings. “Each piece is created with intention,” Maskatiya says, “designed to be cherished for years to come.”