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The Sachin & Babi high summer line is a family affair, anchored by a pretty, painterly poppy print for which Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia can partly thank their college-age daughter, Beau. \u201cWe put her to work and asked her to reinterpret and reimagine a watercolor floral,” said Babi. “We\u2019re very proud of it.\u201d Proud enough that it’s featured prominently on a feather-light silk high-neck top and sweeping skirt, a strapless gown, and even the evergreen faille dress style that\u2019s long been named after Beau.<\/p>\n
Additionally, there are \u201cluxurious linens\u201d for those \u201cinstant gratification\u201d purchases during the warm-weather months and silhouettes that lean more playful and ethereal than the formality the spring and fall collections require. \u201cI love to weave a dream\u2014but someone needs to live in it,” Babi said. “We want it to be easy. We want it out there, breathing, dancing, and getting dirty. For people to really enjoy it. It can’t be too precious.”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the black tie-ready gowns and dresses that line the walls of their studio serve as Babi’s \u201cdata pod”\u2014they allow her to understand the needs of her clients in real time and respond accordingly as she works on the next collection. Another help is the complimentary alterations and hand-tailoring services they offer, which have elevated the high-touch service the couple prides themselves on. \u201cWhen you ask the right questions, it takes away all the stressors,\u201d Babi noted. \u201cWe ask the questions that dressmakers used to ask. That\u2019s how fashion always was\u2014it\u2019s funny how it\u2019s come back to that.\u201d Particularly in a time when trustworthy tailors are in increasingly short supply. It\u2019s turned their atelier into a one-stop shop.<\/p>\n
While the brand isn’t one to chase trends, they\u2019ve inadvertently landed on one: Delicate chiffon scarves with beaded trims that were borne from practicality\u2014for those who wanted to cover their arms or d\u00e9collet\u00e9\u2014have become a popular addition that\u2019s here to stay, as the elegant draped neck scarf is popular across ages. \u201cThey\u2019re so \u2018in\u2019 these days,” Babi laughed. \u2026”But in Indian attire, we always had this.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n