Rise Of The Cool Sari
Drapes with thigh-high slits to blouses with capes, check out these 8 new-age avatars of the traditional sari.
Over the ages, the humble sari has gone through a lot of changes. From the Draupadi blouse to the sari gown, to trends like we've never seen before, 2019 has really brought this traditional piece of clothing in the limelight. Some of our favourite celebrities and designers have donned different versions of this over the last few months. We brought together the trends that took centre stage in Autumn-Winter 2019.
This pre-pleated metallic sari by Amit Agarwal turns heads because of the sleek skirt and its thigh-high slit, complemented by the silver hue of the ensemble, carried beautifully by Sonakshi Sinha.
Suneet Varma is known for his edgy take on couture and traditional clothing and this sari from his collection Anaya with its strategically placed ruffles and sculptured pallu, is a testimony to his trademark style.
To mark 33 years of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Isha Ambani donned this unique take on the sari by the designer duo, the striking use of metallic tassels on the border of the sari with the clever neckline on a blouse made entirely of the same tassels, this ensemble is definitely one for the books.
Mira Rajput Kapoor wears this feminine rendition of the ruffled sari in lavender organza, an amalgam of vintage fabrics and contemporary silhouettes, designed by Jade by Monica and Karishma.
Sonakshi Sinha levels up the frill with this pre-stitched layered Arpita Mehta sari, graphic printed and belted, one of our favourite ways of draping the traditional sari.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja hits the new-age trend bang on with this Sari-meets-Sharara ensemble by Anamika Khanna, with a matching-embroidered cape, being the trendsetter she always is.
Amit Aggarwal really outdid himself as he brought polymer to fashion and into such a traditional piece of clothing. Lisa Haydon walked the ramp in this polymer-infused sari, the stunning jewel-toned ensemble from the collection called 'Flux' was free-flowing and structured, a juxtaposition of big fashion and couture, past and future.