Celebrating Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 25th Anniversary in Fashion
What else would one celebrate on the 25th day of the year 2025? Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 25th year in fashion!
Last month, our own Marquee Brands Chief Creative Officer for Home, Kevin Sharkey, traveled to Mumbai, on the Western Coast of India, to attend the monumental celebration. Held in the city's Jio Convention Center, the space featured a stately "grazing" table filled with cakes, pastries, fruits, and charcuterie, surrounded by tall statues of tigers, elephants, and birds as well as local foliage and flowers. More than 760 guests were in attendance - all wearing the requested dress code of "strictly black." The celebration included a runway show of Sabyasachi's brand core elements of couture clothing, luxe accessories, and stunning jewelry. Actress Deepika Padukone and supermodel Christy Turlington anchored the fashion presentation. It was an evening commemorating the wonderful work of Sabyasachi over a quarter-century and an occasion that will be remembered for many years to come.
Here are some of Kevin's photos, enjoy.
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- Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s flagship store is his biggest yet – four floors and more than 25-thousand square feet housing an extravagant collection of clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
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- Bridal wear is on the first floor. Many of the gowns are from his latest Hamilton Collection.
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- Gowns are elaborate and include traditional shades of white and ivory as well as reds and maroons.
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- The gowns are made with heritage and Indian craftsmanship in mind. Many of Sabyasachi’s design inspirations come from his beloved hometown of old Kolkata, previously Calcutta.
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- Sabyasachi is well known for his clothing – sarees, anarkalis, bridal lehengas and other traditional Indian pieces.
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- He is also celebrated for his striking and timeless jewelry. He uses curated gemstones such as Zambian emeralds and fine diamonds.
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- His choker necklace designs are exquisite and detailed.
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- This is the formal jacket Kevin wore to the 25th anniversary event – all black in keeping with the dress code.
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- Here he is wearing the jacket and an elaborate necklace. In India, a formal man’s necklace is traditionally worn by royalty and grooms.
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- Here is a closeup of the piece decorated with diamonds and pearls. Men’s jewelry reflects the country’s rich culture and historical heritage.
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- At the evening celebration, guests were greeted by classical music.
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- Here is Sabyasachi himself, wearing his signature Bengal tiger design on his black sweater welcoming everyone to his celebratory affair.
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- Various Indian artifacts and decorative porcelain urns were also styled in vignettes around the space.
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- The venue was dimly lit to showcase all the décor.
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- The buffet was so beautifully arranged. This platter includes mixed, berries, olives, a variety of cheeses and salted nuts, pitted prunes, and other dried and fresh fruits.
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- Salamis, hams, smoked salmon, spiced chicken loaves, gravlax, and tomato and garlic croute were also on the menu.
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- Desserts were everywhere including colorful chocolate filled macarons served in giant bowls.
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- Smaller treats such as chocolate truffles and chocolate covered fruits adorned another area.
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- This is a decadent Belgian dark chocolate cake embellished with fresh fruits.
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- A traditional “grandmother style” Christmas cake with whisky, candied orange, figs, macadamia nuts, and ginger.
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- Beautifully decorated cakes lined the tables – there was enough for everyone to have seconds and even thirds.
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- It was so nice to see all these guests gather for the momentous affair – it was standing room only!
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- Wait staff dressed in traditional pink turbans served Dom Perignon to hundreds of guests.
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- The evening continued with a runway show of Sabyasachi’s designs. Deepika Padukone opened with a monochromatic and elegant white ensemble, a flowing trench coat, several necklaces, and a cross pendant.
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- Another model presented this luxurious gold floor length coat.
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- At the end of the show, supermodel Christy Turlington appeared in a black sweater, baggy trousers, and necklaces.
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- Here is Kevin with Sabyasachi.
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- The next day, Kevin attended a Sabyasachi Luncheon at the Taj Mahal Palace Ballroom in Mumbai. Here is a musician playing a traditional sitar.
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- The dress code for this event was tropical whites and other neutrals. In this photo, Kevin is joined by Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Director, Roopal Patel, fashion entrepreneur Kalyani Chawla, and Bergdorf Goodman Senior VP of Fashion Linda Fargo.
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- Here is a snapshot of Sabyasachi, lifestyle journalist Bandana Tewari, business entrepreneur Tony Brand, and journalist Fern Mallis.
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- And here is Kevin with Sabyasachi and Fern. It was a brief and very full travel week for Kevin, but one he’d never miss. Congratulations Sabyasachi! Here’s to many more years of your exquisite designs and successes.
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