Sachin & Babi Spring 2023 Ready-to-Wear

Spring found Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia in the midst of a colorful garden party. The Ahluwalias are well aware of who they design for, and for spring they leaned into their strengths: Occasion-wear, versatile day-to-night separates, and the sophisticated eveningwear details that have become their signature. “We are a social brand,” said Babi. “Our clothes are designed for special moments for our ladies.” There were watercolor floral prints in brushed cottons and silks, draped column gowns in airy chiffons (cut in varying degrees of modesty to cater to all their customers, Babi said), dresses and separates in teal and black silk moire, and playful bubble hem mini dresses. The floral pieces brought texture and a directional daywear angle to the collection, but the Ahluwalias were at their sharpest in the subtle details decorating their true eveningwear selection, particularly the monochrome column gowns with jeweled ornaments and the elegant, deftly cut black and white frocks with bow and embellishment accents.