Sonam Kapoor has set her sights on fresh homegrown labels and the iconic Dior
From maximalism to androgynous dressing, there's nothing Sonam Kapoor hasn't tried and aced. From ruling the Cannes red carpet to the domestic runs, her sartorial choices are a style lesson worth remembering.
Styled by Rhea Kapoor, these two Bollywood sisters have consistently proven their fashion prowess over the years, carving out a solid niche in the global fashion industry.
As Sonam Kapoor recently celebrated her 40th birthday, her sister Rhea Kapoor shared a 'Sona dump' on Instagram, capturing some of Sonam's best fashion moments, leaving us swooning for more. From blowing the candles away to powerfully reigning in homegrown fashion labels, this Bollywood's scarlet lookbook requires a Pinterest space.
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Promoting two homegrown labels with her iconic ensemble, Sonam styles a dual-tone blazer with matching patchwork jeans from Rkive City. This is a zero-waste design house that focuses on reviving used textiles. Dipped in the hues of olive and pewter green, the round-collared sherwani blazer also featured a contrasting button around the collar.
Sonam Kapoor becomes photographers' favourite, poses for them with a BRIGHT smile
She further snuggled patchwork trousers in shades of olive, khaki, and sage, featuring a slightly high-waisted fit with a relaxed touch.
She paired the Rkive set with a bright pink shirt from the PDKF store, which is a foundation that works to empower women and girls from rural Rajasthan. Playing with the contrasting hues with an earth-toned detailing, she added a touch of femininity to the masculine tailoring and proved she could conquer all.
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Speaking about her accessory charm, she completed the look with a patterned Dior Laser Cut Saddle Bag and threw in a pair of chunky gold earrings, a barely visible choker, and rings from Sanzany jewels.
Tying her hair back with no loose strands to the front, she opted for a high-glam makeup note and kept angular-bold eyeliner with sharp eyebrows and balanced muted pink lips. Ageing like fine wine, Sonam Kapoor remained true to her iconic fashion sense and stole the spotlight without even trying.
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