Fashion: The neo-saree saga

ByApla ShrivastavaApla Shrivastava

Jul 15, 2022 09:01 PM IST

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Celebrating the neofeminist movement with seven innovative saree drapes. Here’s how you can try them out and style them at home

Designers say that a woman who would choose to experiment with a saree is a neofeminist, driven by a sense of fun. Indeed, India’s most traditional garment has proven time and again that it need not go out of fashion as we move ahead with the times. Younger women today are loving it, experimenting with drapes, making Reels about it and fully embracing the versatility that it offers.

India’s most traditional garment has proven time and again that it need not go out of fashion as we move ahead with the times; Styling by Tanya Aggarwal; Saree by Ghunghat Fabrics and Drapery; Cape draped as skirt by Rudraksh Dwivedi; Bralette by Dash and Dot; Heels by S&A; Bracelet and choker by Amama (Vidushi Gupta)

Pre-stitched draped sarees are hasssle-free, easy to wear and can be slipped on like a skirt; On Abha (left): Saree by Shanti Banaras; Shirt by Zara; Juttis by Needledust;Top by Dash & Dot; Earrings by Simran Chabbra; Bracelet by Aulerth; On Tanvi (right):Saree By Geethika Kanumili; Sports bra and track pants by Label Ritu Kumar; Shoes by Zara; Earrings by Simran Chabbra; Bracelet by Aulerth; Belt by Dolly J (Vidushi Gupta)

Kangana Ranaut’s chic look in a phanek and enaphi at a book launch in Mumbai

It’s all about making one combination of balanced colours, textures, and patterns; Top by 431_88; Scarf draped as saree by (stylist’s own from a local market in Thailand); Saree draped as skirt by Mimamsaa; Neckpiece by Aulerth; Bag by Moschino (The Collective); Belt by Label Ritu Kumar; Shirt by Dash & Dot (Vidushi Gupta)

Anushka Sharma’s mehndi look from from the 2016 film, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil used the same look

Adjoin a second pallu with the pleats; that could be a double pallu sari with a train; Tissue saree by 431_88; Tissue saree (printed) by Mimamsaa; Blouse by Dash & Dot; Earrings and belt by Amama; Shoes by S&A (Vidushi Gupta)

Sonam Kapoor in Ralph & Russo’s Indian Apasara Couture Collection look at Paris Fashion Week

Tribal dance drapes are dynamic and add a lot of drama to the saree; Saree by Shanti Banaras; Skirt and top set by Joskai; Earrings by Amama; Shoes by S&A (Vidushi Gupta)

Silk is classic and goes well with a flared ghagra or lehenga-style drape; Saree by Shanti Banaras; Skirt by Label Ritu Kumar; Blazer by Rudraksh Dwivedi; Earrings by Simran Chabbra; Ring by Aulerth (Vidushi Gupta)

The Sattika style has always remained a designer’s favourite; On Abha (left): Saree by Archana Jaju; Top and dupatta by Geethika Kanumilli; Sandals by S&A; On Tanvi (right): Saree, blouse and cape by Dolly J; Earrings by Anayah; Shoes by S&A (Vidushi Gupta)

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Fashion: The neo-saree saga

Celebrating the neofeminist movement with seven innovative saree drapes. Here’s how you can try them out and style them at home

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