Natasha Poonawalla Delivers A Masterclass In Fusion (and Layering!)

There is one thing about Natasha Poonawalla’s style, it always starts a conversation. From bringing dying crafts to the forefront, to paying homage to archival looks, she sure knows how to make a statement through fashion. And when she is not doing that, she is just delivering impeccable looks. 

Natasha just made another addition to her string of iconic fashion moments in the form of a fun colour-block look. She wore a beautiful Jigya Patel sari with a burst of colours, which she paired with—wait for it—an archival Yves Saint Laurent colour-block Cubist jacket from the Rive gauche 1988/89 collection. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the outfit exemplary. The sari features a colour-galore pattern with zari embroidery done in pure silver, while the jacket pays homage to Cubist artist Georges Braque. The look brings together the best of both worlds. 

She completed the look with a boxy minaudière, and colour-galore jewels from Mehta & Sons and Anjali Bhimrajka Fine Jewels. She kept her make-up minimal, wore her hair in a sleek bun, and added a pair of classic black sunglasses. 

Layering saris with jackets isn’t exactly unprecedented. We have seen this approach multiple times before, and it’s practically Kangana Ranaut’s signature style. She is often seen layering saris with jackets, trench coats, blazers, and even sweatshirts. But it’s usually styled in a more laid-back, casual manner. However, Natasha’s look offers major inspiration for jackets and saris to be styled together in a more ceremonial fashion, offering a new avenue for wedding guests, and even bridesmaids! Picking a rich, traditional sari and styling it with a striking, sharp, impeccably tailored jacket adds gravitas and structure to the look. The kind of structure that can’t be added with a flimsy cardigan or a bomber jacket. So, take a cue from Natasha this wedding season, and invest in a well-tailored, structured jacket to be paired with your ceremonial outfits!