Sachin & Babi Resort 2023

For resort, Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia were in a holiday state of mind. “We know our girl, and we know what she comes here for,” Babi said over Zoom. “She comes to us for something special, all things occasion.” Their lineup this season is a full range of special occasion dressing in an explosion of colors and evening materializations. “We want her to live her best life in color,” Babi continued. “We’re not afraid of it; it’s our heritage and that’s what we provide her with too.” After two years of canceled holiday parties and low-key celebrations, the Ahluwalias are betting on their customers being ready to go back out to celebrate, and they’re not alone. Many of the designers I’ve spoken to for resort have been adamant about the return of evening and occasion dressing. “We were very focused this season. If it was not special or uplifting, then we simply edited it out,” Babi said. This practice will serve them well to differentiate their offering from the rest.