A unique amalgamation of sport and fashion A unique collaboration

Maison Shantnu, Nikhil presents “Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club”

Ready-to-Wear brand Dash & Dot and couturier Seema Gujral team up

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June 02, 2023 (IANSlife) For the first time, designers Maison Shantnu & Nikhil present "Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club," a new concept under the "S & N by Shantnu Nikhil" brand, that embraces the spirit of cricket in a unique amalgamation of sport with the designers' signature fashion forms, featuring Harmanpreet Kaur.

“Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club stemmed from a long-awaited dream, inspired by our love for cricket and a vision to connect the sport to lifestyle promise. It’s truly exhilarating to see the club branch out into its second edition- with a new twist. To celebrate the new edition, we are ecstatic to have Harmanpreet Kaur representing the campaign, in her true sportsperson spirit. We feel so proud that SNCC is growing phenomenally as a lifestyle conversation, as well as harmonising fashion and cricket like never before!” say designers

Shantnu & Nikhil

This luxe, youthful label carries forward the bridge to the luxury design philosophy while offering regal looks to those who want to take their connection with the sport as well as their fashion game, a notch higher! In keeping with the ethos of brands from Maison Shantnu Nikhil, SNCC introduces the batsman logo with a fresh perspective to the signature brand crest, which symbolizes the spirit of achievement that portrays a will to strive forward and a sense of unity: a culture that the club stands for. The campaign is shot at the iconic Maidens Hotel by The Oberoi Group. The nostalgia of space met by the regalia of sport, intertwine itself into the grand imagery- as presented in SNCC.

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“Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club”, the Maison has Harmanpreet Kaurthe captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. She represents the grit, sheer passion, and humility a great sportsperson exhibits. With SNCC, the brand applauds the pathbreaking cricketer and unveils her glamorous side like never seen before.

“I have always expressed myself through cricket and have only strived for excellence. I am very glad to see acclaimed designers Shantnu & Nikhil understand the significance of cricket in our country and amalgamate their aesthetics with the sport. It’s a proud feeling to feature in the second edition of Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club, which feels like my own style come alive.” says Harmanpreet Kaur

The contemporary lineup of the range is dedicated to preserving the game’s nostalgic and yet stylistic hallmarks on a canvas of season-friendly fabrics like flat knit and premium silks. The second drop of SNCC includes lineup of gingham prints which can be seen across categories, whilst the colour Orange- brings a whole new outburst of energy to the collection.

From essential sartorial pieces like the genteel retrodoused varsity jackets, suave power suits, and classic and yet elevated cropped polos to classic pick-me-up accessories –neckerchiefs, bucket hats, belts; SNCC infiltrates the modernday wardrobe with a vision of easygoing everyday dressing injected with a jolt of much needed youthful swagger!

May 30, 2023 (IANSlife)

A limited edition collection that is perfect for the summer as it combines the prettiness of pret and the sensual drama of couture. Dash & Dot, a ready-to-wear clothing company and couturier Seema Gujral seamlessly merge contemporary sensibilities with decades of expertise, and technical knowledge.

The result of a cooperation that looked odd yet made perfect sense is 20 ensembles, each of which stands alone as a standalone work. The collection features Gujral's classic couture elements, meticulous embroideries and embellishments, and other signature work, whether it be gota from her ‘Lakeer’ collection or the typical blue on blue ‘Aari’ lehenga with a lot of cut work, appliqué mirror work, as well as her very unique approach to Indian couture. Dash and Dot has taken these and translated them into ready to wear pieces with a reach that covers a wider spectrum and a larger audience.

From pant suits to co-ord sets to dresses, this collection features it all. The collection also represents the depth the brand caters to, different people of different sizes and a larger age group, which made it important that every customer should be able to find a piece they can wear. The silhouettes are clean, linear with trendy embellishments and embroideries that border on traditional but still come out chic and neat. The dresses are in neutral stark colours with playful styling, the co-ord sets boast of capes, jackets, bandeaus and elegant bodices, all enhanced with signature Seema Gujral elements. On the launch of this collection,

Ashray Gujral said, “One of the most key learnings through this whole process has been to just watch Seema Gujral - how deeply involved and passionate she is, and at the same time how temperamentally even she remains at every point of time. The sense of calm has translated into the clothes to create a collection that is wholesome, complete and exquisite. This collection is the best of Dash and Dot with the grounded uniqueness of Seema Gujral, it is a means for a younger, more modern generation to own a piece of heritage couture.”

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