Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut wore a cotton saree with diagonal striped designs and a boat neck top with oversized, puffy sleeves to the Parliament’s monsoon session in New Delhi. Despite having a traditional foundation, her ensemble exuded a sense of subtle luxury thanks to the exquisite combination of her Hermes purse and saree.
For those who don’t know, Hermes is a highly sought-after luxury brand based in France and is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and exclusivity. Their handcrafted bags, such as the Birkin or Kelly, are highly sought after in the fashion industry and have achieved cult-classic status. Kangana was carrying a Herbag Messenger 39 bag from the same manufacturer. The website states that the bag costs 34,850 Chinese Yuan, or roughly ₹4,25,384.
By gently referencing the innate power dressing found in basic cotton sarees dressed with structured blouses, the beige color of the leather bag, combined with the cotton saree, exemplifies the simplicity of luxury. The bag’s satchel-like style emphasizes the ensemble’s formality even more.
A similar Hermes purse appeared in one of Kangana’s earlier appearances at the Parliament session, suggesting that it is a mainstay in her collection of ethnic formalwear. It matched her handloom cotton saree nicely this time. The purse and the soft peach color were in the same color family, which further unified the ensemble. She wore her hair in a tidy bun to complete the look. Pearls are another of her favorite accessories for formal wear, as seen by the fact that the pearl earrings, which were previously worn with her white saree, were also worn with the peach combo.
Important lessons learned about Desi power dressing
Power clothing is more than just waistcoats and Western-tailored suits. Ethnic clothing like sarees is also included. Consider adding classic pieces like pearls, which were used in both of Kangana Ranaut’s outfits for the Parliament session, to your handloom saree to give it a unique desi power dressing style. The draping was yet another secret hero component of her high-end saree fashion. For a more comfortable appearance, the pallu was positioned diagonally across the body in both ensembles. Top it off with your preferred high-end bag to finish the look.
