Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee again shines with his latest bag collection called ‘The Nani’. This collection draws inspiration from nostalgia, heritage, and traditional Indian aesthetics. Known for his intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail, Sabyasachi’s designs often reflect a blend of vintage charm and modern elegance, making his collections highly appreciated. The Nani collection is likely to feature a deep connection to Indian culture, much like his other works. This luxury Potli bag is priced between Rs. 95,000 and 1.5 lakhs. He also launched the Dadi collection honouring his paternal grandmother. It continues his tradition of blending heritage and aesthetics with modern design. This collection is to draw inspiration from the timeless elegance and nostalgia associated with grandmothers focussing on classic style.
Sabyaschi recalls his Nani as a unique woman. He writes, ‘My mother’s mother, my grandmother, was an exceptional woman and one of my greatest influences; she was exuberant, excessive, and an absolute maximalist; she was never without her potli, a drawstring pouch lined with delicious pomegranate pink velvet. We spent the sweltering summer holidays together, and I remember her dipping into her handbag to buy us all kinds of treats—ice lollies, turmeric-laced popcorn, and matinee movies at the cinema.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee won the national film award for best costume designer for his excellent work in the 2005 film Black, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. His intricate and carefully designed costumes played a significant role in enhancing the film narrative and the emotional depth of the characters. Sabysachi’s attention to detail and his unique ability to blend traditional Indian elements with a contemporary aesthetic truly shined in black. Now, after 25 years in the industry, he has become one of the most renowned and influential fashion designers in India and globally. Now he is celebrating this milestone in the fashion industry with these new collections that beautifully encapsulate his signature style of blending tradition with contemporary flair.
