If you wanna to dress like the razzling-dazzling Bollywood junta on the red carpet, here's a chota tip: Embrace the art of dressing in black.
When in doubt, the B-Town tribe turns to ebony and look so divine that the gods clap.
At Manish Malhotra's Bridal Couture Show 2023-24, held at Jio World Convention Centre, north Mumbai, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani discovered that the ultimate all-rounder, black was the boss, with Khushi Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Tisca Chopra and Shriya Saran choosing this classic rang.
Black attire can also have lots of frills -- throw in an unexpected accent, attention-grabbing checks or separates in oversized proportions to elevate the monochromatic shade, but just keep in mind that it's all about balance.
IMAGE: A phatku, winning gown from Khushi Kapoor, The Archies debutant who plays Betty Cooper.
Her lace high-neck cover-up is as enchanting as her bodysuit.
All photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
Her lace high-neck cover-up is as enchanting as her bodysuit.
All photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
IMAGE: The 100% actor shoots for 200/100 in a shaded ultra-luxe sari gown, weighed down by a million sequins.
We also adore the microscopic, doll's purse, Nora Fatehi.
We also adore the microscopic, doll's purse, Nora Fatehi.
IMAGE: Rakul Singh's chessboard lehenga, worn with a silvery-black halter choli would have even Vishy Anand blowing a few seetis.
IMAGE: Monsoon is the season for boardgames and if Rakul is dreaming of chess, Shriya Saran is on a Ludo couture binge.
Do you feel that the left leg thigh slit upstaged the outfit? Didn't it?
Do you feel that the left leg thigh slit upstaged the outfit? Didn't it?
IMAGE: Kayfa Haluka, yes, how are you, Jannat Zubair Rahmani in that dynamic black pant suit with lovely Indian applique?
IMAGE: Warrior princess Diana Penty is here in a flowing beaded costume and a fan feels her 'beauty can't be captured by megapixels'.
IMAGE: Taxi! The Sharma sisters brought Mumbai ka kaali-peeli vibes to the do.
Neha Sharma styled her black blazer, with the matching zippered mini, delightfully.
Neha Sharma styled her black blazer, with the matching zippered mini, delightfully.
IMAGE: Simple, elegant, sari-clad Tisca Chopra is always one of the taare zameen par...
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