Deepika Padukone’s red carpet looks tend to draw from her on-screen persona in Padmavati
From a striped and handwoven Raw Mango sari to an ornate Sabyasachi ensemble — Deepika Padukone’s red carpet looks tend to draw from her on-screen persona in Padmavati. Regal, sophisticated and polished — these three words instantly come to mind when one sits down to critique each of her ensembles. She’s opted for smokey eyes and has her mane pulled-back and has sported statement earrings. She has let the outfit take centre-stage.
She’s also taken a break from the usual suspects and worn a breezy boho Pratima Pandey creation and a colour blocked, pop-toned Prabal Gurung. These offbeat sartorial picks are rather refreshing in a rut of same-old-seen-that labels. After Hrs gets experts to dissect her red carpet avatars...
I’D LOVE TO SEE HER EXPERIMENT: ISHA BHANSALI, STYLIST
Big hair and smokey eyes have been the go-to route for the Padmavati beauty. It not only complements her usual glamazon sexy outfit but also brings out her goth side. Stylist Isha Bhansali comments, “DP should continue to explore new things. It was refreshing to see her in a Pratima Pandey creation as one doesn’t usually see these designers during promotions. I’d love to see her experiment with more up-and-coming designers.”
NEEDS TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT DESIGNERS: ARPITA MEHTA, DESIGNER
With a killer hot-bod, there’s no end to experimentation as far as DP is concerned. Designer Arpita Mehta says, “It will be nicer to see her experiment with new designers and silhouettes. I love everything she does and I feel she can just carry off anything under the sun.”
A NEW HAIRSTYLE WOULD BE REFRESHING: PAROMITA BANERJEE, DESIGNER
In most of her red carpet looks, she has let the outfit do all the talking with her hair artistically pulled back. Designer Paromita Banerjee observes that most of the actresses try to be in a zone where actors can easily associate with the characters they are essaying. “In DP’s case, I’d suggest that she experiments with her hair as it’s always pulled-back and there’s more emphasis on the jewellery and the outfit,” says she.
SHE’S STUCK IN A SAFE ZONE: SHRUTI SANCHETI, DESIGNER
Designer Shruti Sancheti says, “Given Padmavati and all the controversies surrounding it, it’s difficult for her to experiment much now. So far she’s stuck to the safe zone of sari. Her stylist Shaleena Nathani is an excellent stylist.”
SHE HAS THE FIGURE AND THE PANACHE: NISHKA LULLA, DESIGNER
Designer Nishka Lulla observes that given the larger-than-life canvas of the film, every look of DP has to have a grand aspect to it. She adds, “I loved the Bhibhu Mohapatra, which was quite a tricky outfit. She’s usually opted for colours that have more jewel-tones and have a royal side to them. I also liked the Prabal Gurung jumpsuit, which went well with her personal style.”
THE BLACK SABYASACHI IS MY FAV: SHUBHIKA DAVDA, DESIGNER, PAPA DON’T PREACH.
When one thinks of Deepika, adjectives like classy, poised, reserved and immaculate come to mind and since the past couple of years, she, along with her stylists has found a way to dress her body in the same exact language with consistency. Designer Shubhika Davda of label, Papa Don’t Preach, says, “Her go-to colours of choice are the classics — ivory/black/gold or jewel tones like bottle green and deep reds. Out of all her recent appearances, the black Sabya sari with that dream barely there blouse and a sleek belt is definitely my favourite, it shows off her goddess-like figure and has a rock ‘n’ roll edge to it that makes her look badass in a feminine way.”
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