Let’s not pretend that Diwali and the ensuing festive season is about anything apart from clothing and food. You’ve got to put your best Indian wear on display and what better way to do it than choose from Indian design royalty, eh? Here is our list of designers that’ll take your outfit beyond the usual  sari and salwar suit…
 

Anand Kabra

Anand Kabra

His collection is the perfect amalgam of intricate details on minimalist silhouettes. Filled with stylish urban separates, you will see a lot of pink, white and black taking the festive route with opulent 3D embroidery and handmade lace, all in gold thread and embellishments. Our favourite? His collection of separates in white with hints of gold and bright colours that lends a festive yet demure look.

 

Arpita Mehta

Arpita Mehta

Right from sultry sindoor reds to stunning blacks, Arpita’s collection is a glamorous addition to any wardrobe. Think lehengas, gowns, crop tops and jackets that can suit weddings, festivals and parties alike. Apart from the shiny golds, the collection also has a range of block printed ghagras in black with red and white floral block prints to go with jazzy crop tops and liquid gold jackets for a bold festive look.

 

KA-SHA

KA-SHA

Designer Karishma Shahani Khan’s collection is a bold take on stripes and ornamental polkas with geometric floral detailing. A mix of Indian and traditional designs, the collection is unusually bold for Indian festivities with peasant-like jackets, kurtas, dresses and saris in solid hues to add an Indian touch and feel to the otherwise simple and minimalist cuts.

 

Divya Sheth

Divya Sheth

Her collection of dresses, kurtas and salwar kameez is a true reflection of the Rajasthani culture that has been given a modern day feel with digital prints, drop waists and use of the hue black for Indian festivities. Hero piece? A vintage mogra flower print kurti in dusty orange that shows off the designer’s love for Indian culture.

 

Rahul & Shikha

Rahul & Shikha

Their eco-friendly collection, Vrisa, is easy yet opulent in colours like steel blue, red, white, brown and navy in block prints. It boasts a desi chic collection of Anarkalis, pants, ghagras and tops that could be worn even post festivities for occasions like Mehendi or a family get together. Our favourite? This brown Anarkali with brocade chudidar to wear during Diwali for a comfy chic look.