Fashion has always been a tool of self-expression and celebrities have used it to transform their look and create a recognisable style unique to them. These celebrities sometimes deviate from the status quo to establish their specific visual identity and create a trend that becomes popular and is adopted in the mainstream culture. Here are some of the fashion icons who have been in the limelight for their style and have inspired the masses with their fashion sense.
Sonam Kapoor – A famous Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor and a self-proclaimed fashionista is the face of major fashion magazines for her trendy dresses and eye-catching accessories. She is often interviewed for her make-up skills and also interior decoration ideas. She is known to put a lot of effort into her fashion that reflects great care, creativity and an eye for the minutest detail. Recently, she has been the face of the famous Bulgari campaign.
Anita Dongre – A renowned Indian fashion designer, Anita Dongre is a key figure in the sustainable fashion movement. She has successfully merged style with tradition. Her brand promotes and supports rural artisans and their products that are also eco-friendly. Her clothes are usually made with organic fabrics using eco-friendly practices through initiatives such as Pink City and Grassroot.
Archana Rao – Archana Rao has a unique approach to fashion and is renowned for emphasizing repurposing and upcycling materials. Her brand Frou Frou is known to breathe new life into discarded fabrics, thus embracing sustainability. The brand creates exquisite garments that have a distinct aesthetic appeal. She has successfully challenged traditional notions of fashion and inspired others to think out of the box.
Rina Singh – Rina Singh is popularly known as the pioneer of handcrafted fashion. She is the creative force behind the label, Eka, that is at the forefront of sustainable fashion. She is known to advocate for fair trade and slow fashion. The brand focusses on handcrafted textiles and traditional weaving techniques to create designs that celebrate the beauty of imperfections.
Anamika Khanna – Anamika Khanna is one of the best fashion designers in India and the first Indian woman to showcase her collection at the Paris Fashion Week. She is renowned to blend Indian textiles with western silhouettes and tailoring.
There is no dearth of talent of fashion designers in India who have made the country proud by their work.
