Ananya Panday wore warm olive, Arpita Mehta’s newest shade from the Ranibagh line, to the Ganesha celebrations in Mumbai. Ami Patel’s style emphasized ceremonial and craftsmanship, but the sari’s color scheme reinterpreted festive attire in hues other than the traditional reds and golds.
The airy and featherlight georgette fabric provides a soft contrast to the intricate needlework. When combining comfort and workmanship, designers frequently opt for this option, which lends the ensemble a festive vibe without being overpowering. A highly adorned shirt with a sweetheart neckline in the front, a tie-up dori in the back, and short sleeves finished with small jhumki-style tassels was worn, complemented by a border made with mirror elements and zardozi. With a clean, short pallu that kept the details in focus and allowed the blouse to speak for itself, the drape was a classic nivi, the most popular sari style in urban and pan-Indian contexts that has long been a foundation for reinvention.
The olive of the sari was softly complemented by the soft-green pearl drops and soft-green stones on Ananya Panday’s antique-finish chandbalis. A slender watch, an emerald bracelet, and a green stone cocktail ring on her hands offered the perfect amount of glitter without overpowering the handiwork, and she added delicate studs to both of her ears.
Her hair had a gentle side partition and was swept into a beautiful, low bun. A cluster of pink roses and fresh white mogra strands was tucked into the bun. The flowers give it a ceremonial atmosphere, turning it from a straightforward updo. In contrast to the olive sari, they provide a trio of pink, white, and green that conjures the freshness of a garden in bloom.
With a dewy base, gently flushed cheeks, rose-berry lips, and taupe-brown shadow that spread along the lash line, the face remained radiant and simple. Between the neatly drawn brows was a tiny micro bindi, and the eyes were kohl-tightlined with mascara.
Warm olive was a gentle route to occasion wear, richer than pastel, calmer than emerald and it let the artistry shine.
