Contemporary silhouettes with traditional elements, check out the best you can wear this Diwali

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This festive season, traditional meets modern, offering rich colours like deep maroons, emerald greens and regal blues in contemporary silhouettes. The traditional textiles’ brocade, silk and velvet are making a strong comeback as are embellishments, like intricate zardozi work, mirror accents and sequins, lending a luxurious feel to festive outfits. Contemporary silhouettes with traditional elements, such as cape dupattas, draped sarees and fusion lehengas, are in vogue, offering a balance between timeless elegance and fresh, chic appeal. Accessories get a major fillip; embroidered clutches and bold footwear completing the festive look along with statement pieces. Here’s a quick check.

Nine-yard magic

There is nothing like the nine yards for embracing the festive spirit. Arpita Mehta’s toasted orange and rose gold saree is embellished with gold mirrors, kasab and is cut-dana hand embroidery. Ideal for formal Diwali parties, it’s luxuriant and yet not over the top.

All that glitter

Glitter is the go-to word this season. If not much of a draper you are, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s pre-stich sequin crystal-beaded fringe saree in cloudy blue is easy to wear. Makes a perfect match for meet and greet!

Over the top

A glittery saree, plunging neckline, shiny baubles — take inspiration from Tamannaah Bhatia to drape a saree seductively, pairing it with a velvet blouse. Mix and match colours and styles to stand out this Diwali.

Marigold magic

Nothing screams Diwali a la marigold. While the flowers remain the mainstay of décor, check out the marigold kurta set by designer Archana Jaju. Thread-hand embroidered, Jaju’s signature cutwork kurta set is handmade and handwoven. Ideal for Diwali puja!

Party time

Diwali spreading over to plenty of parties, check out designer crepe silk geometric print kaftan in emerald green. Since jewel tones are ruling the colour palette, here’s inspiration for a friends’ party.