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The art of the unwind: Holiday hacks and memories with Shivan & Narresh

Nov 10, 2023 03:28 PM IST

The designers have shown Indian women how to holiday in style. Their own vacays are epic, gathering inspiration at every destination

Think of Delhi designers Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja as young India’s favourite beach boys. In a market blinded by shiny, embellished bridalwear, their resortwear label, Shivan & Narresh, has set fashion goals for women vacationing along the coast, by the pool, on a cruise and every sunny spot where they can let their hair down. The swimsuits carry unique prints and bold colours, beads and jewels. The ensembles draw inspiration from their travel adventures, art and artists. It’s sexy, flirty, whimsical work that somehow manages to keep the right curves reined in. It’s geared towards millennials and Gen-Zs, Kukreja says. It’s safe to say they know a thing or two about acing a vacation.

Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja’s resortwear label, Shivan & Narresh, has set vacation goals for Indian women. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)
Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja’s resortwear label, Shivan & Narresh, has set vacation goals for Indian women. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)
The duo are inspired by the destinations they holiday in, it was most recently Finland. (instagram/@shivanbhatiya)
The duo are inspired by the destinations they holiday in, it was most recently Finland. (instagram/@shivanbhatiya)
If Kukreja (above) is on a ten-day holiday, he will carry twelve looks. Bhatiya is the overpacker. (instagram/@narresh)
If Kukreja (above) is on a ten-day holiday, he will carry twelve looks. Bhatiya is the overpacker. (instagram/@narresh)
The label is 50% Shivan and 50% Narresh, function and fantasy all at once. (Instagram/@shivanandnarresh)
The label is 50% Shivan and 50% Narresh, function and fantasy all at once. (Instagram/@shivanandnarresh)
Everyone thinks the same way on a holiday. We all want to feel desirable and look sexy. (Instagram/@shivanandnarresh)
Everyone thinks the same way on a holiday. We all want to feel desirable and look sexy. (Instagram/@shivanandnarresh)
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