The recent slowed pace of life has steered us towards making mindful and impactful choices when it comes to our sartorial decisions. While leaving fast fashion and trends in the past, we are headed towards tightly curated closets. Just in time for the festive season, we are taking a walk down memory lane to explore how the following leading ladies of Bollywood made an active choice for handloom. From handwoven silk saris to brocade lehengas, we take a cue from each of them on how to incorporate homegrown and handwoven into our upcoming festive closet.
Borrowing from her mother’s closet, Shraddha Kapoor wore a royal purple sari with a green blouse. A statement gold necklace and a bun with flowers are how she chose to keep her look close to tradition.
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Bright colours are a no-brainer for a celebratory uniform, and actor Karisma Kapoor makes a strong case for it. Seen in a canary yellow kurta and lehenga set, Kapoor let the sunny shade take front stage. Known for her timeless, elegant style, the actor amped up her festive look with a statement maang tikka and jhumkas.
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To make the most of the eased travel restrictions post the recent pandemic peak, Taapsee Pannu vacationed in Russia this summer. While documenting her trip, the actor took to social media in a white printed handloom sari with a contrasting bright blue blouse. Giving a hard pass to fashion norms and a nod to comfort, Pannu chose a pair of sneakers to finish her look.
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Leave it to our very own Desi girl to make a bold statement in a blue monochrome sari. Priyanka Chopra wore a blue silk sari from the limited Ekaya x Masaba collaborative collection. Pairing it with a matching blouse and bangles, Chopra kept the rest of her look simple. The look is a noteworthy lesson in monochromatic dressing for the festive season.
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When it comes to festive wear, Janhvi Kapoor is known for her affinity for the classics. From Manish Mahotra’s iconic saris to heritage lehengas from Anita Dongre, Kapoor has always donned classic silhouettes with great ease. The actor chose a pink and green brocade lehenga with a sari-draped dupatta, while her finishing touches include a simple pair of earrings and a bindi. A versatile look that translates with great ease into any occasion that mandates ethnic wear.
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Known for her laid-back, off-duty style, Sara Ali Khan chose a peach cotton kurta and sharara set to celebrate her grandmother’s birthday. The look fares well for a daytime in-house celebration with family and friends.
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Standing up for a cause but making it fashionable? We are here to take notes from Alia Bhatt. Last Diwali, Bhatt chose a customised handloom lehenga that featured panels made from artwork by children from the Art of Living Free Schools. The bubble-pink hue of the artistically embroidered lehenga against touches of traditional rustic silver jewellery finished out Bhatt’s youthful festive look.
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