Eveningwear Design Darlings Sachin & Babi Expand Into Shoes, Handbags

Sachin & Babi are ready for something new. The married design duo known for their eveningwear and embroideries is taking their business one step further with an expansion into shoes and handbags for the first time. In what they call a small “test-and-see” collection, Sachin & Babi have delivered a capsule of accessories filled with their signature design details. More specifically, the debut line includes two shoe styles and three bags that the couple say are a response to the desires of their loyal customers who often wear the label’s evening, bridal and occasion apparel. “Our customers have been asking for accessories to go with our dresses for quite some time, Sachin Ahluwalia said during a collection preview at the couple’s home in NYC’s Tudor City neighborhood this week. “It felt like the right moment, especially given our exponential growth in recent years.” As for important design details, Sachin points out that bows are “integral” to the brand’s design, so it was essential to incorporate this into their new line of accessories. And while the company does maintain a family-owned atelier in South Mumbai where second generation artisans craft all their embroideries, Sachin & Babi are working with partners in Vietnam to produce the

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