The Score Magazine - Archive February 2009 issue! | Page 23

Krithika Ravi

bazaar

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Sleeveless wedding gown wedding dress -crinoline -veil -tiara -shoes -jewelry set ( earrings & necklace ) -gloves / bracelet
Rs . 30,250

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Krithika Ravi

Trousseau , a five hundred sq ft store on Cathedral road houses exquisite designer wedding gowns and elegant evening wear . It is a fantasy-come-true for every woman with style , class and money ! Tucked away in Cathedral road , Trousseau becomes a haven for fashionistas amidst the bustle of the city . The plush interiors don ’ t fail to make an impression on you . Trousseau brings together six European designers under one roof . They have wedding gowns , party , cocktail and evening wear , accessories and shoes . The wedding wear and cocktail / evening wear are picked from all over Europe and have intricate hand work and fine cuts . Their wedding wear is priced between Rs . 16,000-25,000 and evening wear between Rs . 4,500-5,500 . The jewelry and tiaras are original crystal . They also have a line of trendy hand bags and clutches . The jewelry and shoes come from Singapore . They house 22 styles of evening wear and fourteen styles in wedding wear in three sizes - small medium and large ( UK sizes ). Zyndey Namazi , the owner of the store says , “ We do intend to bring in some more styles and some more sizes to cater to the needs of our women in a couple of months .” She says , “ People think Chennai is traditional . Chennai is not so ready but it is catching up real quick in the party scene . There are parties happening all over the place every week and so far people have always thought flashy , bling clothes are ‘ in ’ for party wear . But now , we have brought in elegant and chic cocktail and evening wear and shoes and accessories to go with every dress .” The store has just about everything to complete your wedding wear - tiaras , veils , gloves , jewelry , shoes , crinolines , wedding garters etc . It ’ s a one stop shop . Ms . Namazi describes her store as “ classy ” in one word . I can ’ t agree more with her . The store is truly one of a kind .