Abu-Sandeep plan Big Bash

Abu-Sandeep plan Big Bash

Designers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla complete 25 years next year; plan merchandise launches and series of shows that might see them rope in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Prithwish Ganguly

Veteran fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's partnership is turning 25 years old next year and we hear that they have lined up a spectacle of fashion through the year. From fashion shows to having their own merchandise like perfumes and books, the designers are in preparation mode. We also hear that the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and many others will be roped in for the events. A reliable source in the fashion industry says, "Abu-Sandeep always like lavishness and extravagance, be it in their ensembles or their preparation for shows. Now that they are turning 25 and having dressed up the who's who of India, it will be a grand celebration through the year. Ash has been very close to them and she is definitely being looked at being roped in for the celebration of fashion." Sources also indicate that Abu-Sandeep's events might even see the likes of Mittals, Jidals, Ambanis and Mahindras and many others drop in given that they own their creations. Though Sandeep is tight-lipped about who all they are roping in, he discloses, "We have many friends and we are hopeful that they will be all with us in the celebrations. We are currently preparing how to approach the next year. We want to surprise." Sandeep ends saying, "We have a series of plans. We are bringing out our signature merchandise to celebrate Abu-Sandeep's 25th year. We have planned to come out with three books that will narrate our history, how the line evolved and where we are today. We will also look to launch perfumes and other merchandise that keep the celebrations going through the year. We will have a very big show too in our city." g_prithwish@dnaindia.net