This year has been unique in more ways than one. With overwhelming, unforeseen events that have unfolded in the past 10 months, Pantone Color Institute has announced not one, but two colours as the Colour of The Year for 2021. The forecasted pairing is Illuminating, a warm, bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, and Ultimate Gray which is emblematic of solid and dependable elements that are everlasting. The shades, evident in the SS21 collections for Prada, Gucci, Givenchy and other brands, promise to have a positive effect on your mind and closets.
A marriage of these hues conveys a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. While the colours of the season may have been picked out now, designers and celebrities work with these colours throughout the year. Conveying positivity, here’s all the inspiration you need to add these to your Indian wear wardrobe in 2021.
1. Print Mania
If you don’t like to go head-to-toe in one colour, add hints of grey with the help of prints and patterns. Check out this Limerick by Abirr n' Nanki sari on our December 2020 cover girl Rakul Preet Singh for inspiration.
2. Dazzle & Shine
For a contemporary look, a statement-making sequinned gown is the perfect option. The one-shoulder neckline and thigh-high slit makes it ideal for a cocktail function.
3. The Indian Drape
There’s always something graceful and elegant about the traditional Indian drape. Why not add some brightness to your look by opting for a sari in Illuminating? The Manish Malhotra drape on Kajal Aggarwal will make buy a yellow sari, stat.
4. Love For Lehengas
In case you’re looking for a fail-proof option for a day function, yellow printed lehengas are must-haves in your wedding wear wardrobe for 2021. Khushi Kapoor and Tara Sutaria’s ensembles are definitely worth checking out.
5. Drop It Like It’s Hot
Turn up the heat by picking out a sequinned sari that’s a blend of traditional and evening wear. If you love to be the showstopper, this one on Tara Sutaria should be on the top of your list.
6. Playful Picks
Like to stand out from the crowd? Ensembles with playful prints, such as this Arpita Mehta sari on Shraddha Kapoor, are surely going to make you the centre of attention.
Browse through our curation of stellar designer pieces in the colour of the year 2021.
Designer: Anavila
Designer: Kunal Rawal
Designer: Antar Agni
Designer: Payal Khandwala
Designer: Label Varsha
Designer: Anita Dongre
Designer: Shantanu & Nikhil
Designer: Gaurav Gupta
Designer: Abhinav Mishra
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