They don\u2019t call her a diva without reason. The epitome of a distinct style, Bollywood actress Rekha\u2019s fashion sense is largely inspired by tradition. The legendary actress, who is mostly clad in dazzling Kanjeevarams with gorgeous gold jewellery opted for a slightly hatke look at a recent wedding.
\nModern day fashionista trolls with limited knowledge of classical fashion, have poked fun at her modern version of a khada dupatta by calling it a \u201cpant suit.\u201d For the uninitiated, it\u2019s a look inspired by the Hyderabadi Chaugoshiya \u2014 a 150-year-old sartorial style essentially worn by Hyderbadi Muslim women during their nikaah ceremony. As the name suggests, the oufit comprises of Chau or four garments \u2014 a choli (tight blouse), a kurti (loose tunic) a tight pajama (pants) and a five meter khada dupatta that\u2019s draped in a special way.
\nBengaluru based designer Seema Malhotra elaborates further. \u201cThe khada dupatta is a Nawabi outfit. It has a sari blouse which is worn inside a kalidar kurta and a churidaar. It comes with a 5.5 metre tissue dupatta whose borders are heavily layered. The duppata is tucked at the back of the churidaar and then creatively placed under the arm and draped over the shoulder. The colour combinations are varied, red and gold, pink and gold etc and it projects a very regal and aristocratic look.\u201d The khada dupatta is mostly worn by Hyderabadi Muslim brides and is part of the bridal trousseau in that city.
\nConcuring with her, Delhi based designer Nida Mahmood adds, \u201cIf you trace the history of the khada dupatta back to the royals, these outfits would be worn in soft brocades or net with heavy hand embroidery.\u201d
\nRekha has innovatively modified a kanjeevaram white and gold saree wearing it with a long sleeved bloused and draped in the manner of a khada dupatta. She has given the kalidar kurta a miss. \u201cThis looks like a new age version. Perhaps a new way to drape a sari inspired by the khada dupatta,\u201d adds Nida.
\nFashion designers constantly seeking inspiration have perhaps decided to give a modern day twist to this beautiful garment. \u201cAnamika Khanna\u2019s draped saris are inspired by the khada dupatta. Recently for a private wedding, I designed a beautiful red khada dupatta with a twist. I designed velvet pajamas with beautiful zardosi and brocade kurti in red and pink,\u201d reveals Seema.
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