Bandhani just got gift-wrapped! Think fluid shades of royal purple beautifully draped by Kriti Sanon. The tie-dye garment with its distinctive dotted patterns spelt effortless elegance in the Bollywood star’s recent look. She chose to go with the purple-hued drape by Manish Malhotra, at the Ambani's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home, Antilia, in Mumbai. Sanon, looking her svelte self, crafted her look to the T without being overly ornate.
She complemented it with a bralette-style blouse, a statement pearl and kundan choker and matching earrings, adding elegance to the rich purple palette. Ther actress also went for a soft glam look in luminous blush, kohl-defined eyes, and a sleek, sophisticated bun wrapped with white flowers.
Kriti took to Instagram to share photos and videos of the look and posted: Starting the festivities with this beautiful Bandhani Saree by my fav @manishmalhotra05 .. 💜”
The sari is rooted in Indian craftsmanship and it makes for another classy take on the textile when you are looking to go beyond bandhani reds and pinks, that often make for the predictable option. It’s also different and something you can turn to when you are looking to go beyond the bandhani reds and pinks, that often make for the predictable option.
While the jewel-toned bandhani sari made the case for festive elegance, it also lends itself beautifully to pre-wedding functions, namely the Sangeet or the Cocktail Night. This regal look serves as inspiration for brides-to-be seeking to elevate their wardrobe.
How to Bring Kriti Sanon’s Purple Bandhani Sari Into Your Mehendi and Sangeet Look
The start of the wedding functions definitely turns the spotlight on the choice of bridal outfits and what you wear can set the tone for the rest of the wedding celebrations. For the welcome brunch, which usually involves key family members, this drape gets everyone to take notice. Skip the heavy jewellery here for a bun and gajras, a light necklace and floral heels, which give it a lighter look.
Why go only with greens, olives and yellows at the haldi or mehendi? This vibrant hue is absolutely a trend-shifter and can rock a daytime mehendi, especially if you team it with the right jewellery such as statement chokers, chaandbaalis and jhumkas.
Brides will also love to pair it with a contemporary blouse like a halter or corset or just go strappy like Sanon did. Make sure you stack the gold bangles, too!
It sure notches things up at the sangeet, giving the bride a royal appearance. We suggest adding a gota patti, net or sequinned border to the sari to add some sheen to it. Since the Sangeet is usually an evening do, go with an embellished blouse, gold heels with crystals and a statement potli or clutch.
Purple is the new black here and rightfully so! The dark hue plays beautifully into the tone of the soiree. Brides can go with diamond or polki jewellery, OTT earrings, side-parted hair or even a polished bun.