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Celebrity Brocade Looks to Bookmark for the Wedding Season
Brocade is so back for the wedding season!
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Brocade has always carried the authority of Indian textile history, and it continues to dominate the wedding season. Born in the royal karkhanas of Varanasi and refined over centuries, this richly woven fabric became a hallmark of regal elegance in Mughal courts. Its elaborate motifs and metallic zari work transformed simple cloth into a tapestry of cultural significance, turning it into a fabric that feels as enduring as tradition itself. That lineage continues to shape contemporary fashion. Today, brocade appears on red carpets, in couture showings, and across festive wardrobes, proving that a centuries-old craft can still feel modern when placed in the right silhouette.
Recently, Madhuri Dixit exemplified this mood in a showstopping Reeti Arneja gown. Handwoven from multiple shades of silk thread, the piece shifted with light and carried a soft, fluid movement, giving away serious wedding guest brocade looks to try this season. The embroidery-free silhouette allowed the rustic-golden setting and the textured weave to do the storytelling. The strapless bodice, corset-cinched waistline, and palette of golden, green, pink, and purple gave the look structure without heaviness, resulting in an ensemble that felt quietly dramatic and unmistakably refined.
Celebrity-Approved Brocade Outfits For Indian Weddings
Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon set the tone for contemporary brocade dressing at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launch. Her black-and-gold Benarasi brocade gown by Monisha Jaising reimagined the textile in a couture vocabulary, blending craftsmanship with sculpted evening glamour.
Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia embraced a more opulent, exquisite deep purple brocade lehenga skirt, adorned with stunning gold and silver thread and sequins, paired elegantly with a meticulously handcrafted blouse.
Rasika Dugal
Rasika Dugal offered a polished, wedding-guest approach in Raw Mango’s Varanasi silk brocade “Baina” kurta and “Velha” pant. The pairing reflected the brand’s ability to balance traditional weaving with crisp, modern tailoring.
Khushi Kapoor
Khushi Kapoor brought a younger, moodier interpretation to the trend in a deep brown brocade outfit. The fabric’s metallic, textured undertone stayed true to brocade’s history, while the earthy tone grounded the look in quiet sophistication.
Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani added a festive chapter to the conversation during Navratri. She chose a custom Banarasi brocade lehenga-choli by Jade by Monica & Karishma, styled with a vibrant leheriya dupatta. The combination highlighted how two distinct textile traditions can coexist harmoniously.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan took the bright and joyful route in a yellow-and-pink Raw Mango brocade suit worn to a recent celebrity gathering. The colour story felt unabashedly festive, while the clean cut kept the look contemporary.
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