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Shantnu Nikhil Womenswear Flagship, The Dhan Mill, New Delhi
Designed by Essentia Environments
Monica Chawla – Creative Head | Hardesh Chawla – Director
Designed by Essentia Environments
Monica Chawla – Creative Head | Hardesh Chawla – Director
Shantnu Nikhil mark a defining milestone in their creative journey with the launch of their first-ever womenswear flagship at The Dhan Mill, New Delhi. Conceptualised as an immersive couture suite, the space has been designed in collaboration with Essentia Environments to embody a bold new chapter for the brand one that celebrates the fearless, glamorous, and unapologetically sensual modern woman.
Long known for redefining Indian menswear, the couturiers now translate their signature aesthetic into a red-carpet identity for women. The Dhan Mill flagship becomes more than a retail address; it is an intimate destination that reimagines red-carpet opulence through emotion-led design.
Long known for redefining Indian menswear, the couturiers now translate their signature aesthetic into a red-carpet identity for women. The Dhan Mill flagship becomes more than a retail address; it is an intimate destination that reimagines red-carpet opulence through emotion-led design.
Envisioned as a private couture sanctuary, the store moves away from conventional retail formats and instead offers a cinematic, boudoir-inspired experience. The design reflects the core contrasts that define Shantnu Nikhil — fluid yet sculpted, soft yet strong, sensual yet fearless.
Upon entering, the woman does not step into a store; she enters a world that feels personal and instinctively familiar. The layout encourages her to slow down, explore, and engage at her own pace, fostering comfort and quiet confidence.
Anchoring the suite is a striking bed and an expansive wardrobe installation, evoking the intimacy of a private dressing space rather than a display-led boutique. Sculptural furniture, tactile surfaces, and expressive detailing by Essentia Home complement the couture narrative, while a palette of decadent, immersive tones envelops the interiors in glamour and depth.
Every element has been intentionally curated to create a space that feels lived-in rather than performative — intimate rather than observational.
Upon entering, the woman does not step into a store; she enters a world that feels personal and instinctively familiar. The layout encourages her to slow down, explore, and engage at her own pace, fostering comfort and quiet confidence.
Anchoring the suite is a striking bed and an expansive wardrobe installation, evoking the intimacy of a private dressing space rather than a display-led boutique. Sculptural furniture, tactile surfaces, and expressive detailing by Essentia Home complement the couture narrative, while a palette of decadent, immersive tones envelops the interiors in glamour and depth.
Every element has been intentionally curated to create a space that feels lived-in rather than performative — intimate rather than observational.
This collaboration unites two creative powerhouses who share the belief that design must evoke emotion.
“This space is designed around emotion. It’s about how a woman feels the moment she enters; comfortable, confident, and completely at ease,” says Nikhil Mehra.
“With Essentia, we wanted to create an environment that feels personal and expressive for women beyond wedding choices — a private world where glamour feels natural and confidence comes effortlessly,” adds Shantnu Mehra.
Monica Chawla, Creative Head of Essentia Environments, reflects:
“Space is an extension of identity — layered, emotive, alive. With Shantnu Nikhil, we created not a retail space, but a couture sanctuary, where every curve and texture honors presence, elevates confidence, and transforms moments into powerful experiences.”
Hardesh Chawla, Director, adds:
“Collaborating with Shantnu Nikhil was a rare opportunity to translate couture sensibility into spatial form — where every detail carries meaning and every moment feels considered. This flagship is designed to be felt before it is seen.”
“This space is designed around emotion. It’s about how a woman feels the moment she enters; comfortable, confident, and completely at ease,” says Nikhil Mehra.
“With Essentia, we wanted to create an environment that feels personal and expressive for women beyond wedding choices — a private world where glamour feels natural and confidence comes effortlessly,” adds Shantnu Mehra.
Monica Chawla, Creative Head of Essentia Environments, reflects:
“Space is an extension of identity — layered, emotive, alive. With Shantnu Nikhil, we created not a retail space, but a couture sanctuary, where every curve and texture honors presence, elevates confidence, and transforms moments into powerful experiences.”
Hardesh Chawla, Director, adds:
“Collaborating with Shantnu Nikhil was a rare opportunity to translate couture sensibility into spatial form — where every detail carries meaning and every moment feels considered. This flagship is designed to be felt before it is seen.”
About Essentia Environments
Founded in 1999 by Monica and Hardesh Chawla, Essentia Environments is a leading design-build and furniture company operating as a holistic design ecosystem. With over 27 years of experience, the firm delivers architecture, interior design, bespoke furniture, and turnkey execution under one unified vision.
Renowned for shaping refined residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial environments across India and internationally, Essentia is distinguished by its precision, material depth, and spatial clarity. The firm’s work reflects an acute understanding of how people inhabit space — creating environments that are immersive, enduring, and emotionally resonant.
