25 times Deepika Padukone and designer Sabyasachi were a perfect match
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Deepika Padukone's love affair with Sabyasachi's designer ensembles is as timeless as the period epics she regularly brings to life on the silver screen. Sure, she loves her high street labels, but when it comes to traditional wear, the statuesque 32-year-old turns to the designer for statement looks, which could easily double up as a showstopper piece at his larger-than-life runway shows. The master couturier, in turn, makes the most of his beautiful canvas and dresses the leggy lass in everything from ornate saris, to breezy separates in his signature florals. Each time the designer drops a new collection on Instagram, we like to believe that Deepika Padukone is right there with us, avidly scrolling through his feed and scoping out the prospects for her next red carpet stint.
Together, their history has been a euphoric one, dating back to her newbie days in the industry. With Cocktail (2012), her career hit a turning point, as she lived up to her onscreen persona of fashion-forward Veronica during the movie's promotion spree. After flaunting a modern take on the classic sari in the Second Hand Jawani' track, she followed up with multiple fashion hits from the designer.
Scroll through her style evolution over the years, and there's a good chance you'll be able to trace a resounding majority of her looks back to Sabyasachi. Ever the risk-taker, she skipped the memo on dramatic gowns, and stepped on the IIFA 2015 red carpet in a statement metallic sari instead, draped to perfection on her 5'7 form. If it looks familiar, it is because Kim Kardashian West favoured a similar rendition of the number in the pages of our February 2018 issue.
As her career graph started including more period dramas, Deepika Padukone turned to the designer more often, to help recreate the old-world royalty of her onscreen roles. The promotions run of Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Bajirao Mastani(2015) had her parading a series of jaw-dropping concoctions from the designerhis flair for luxe silhouettes and sumptuous bling in full attendance. In her downtime, she opted for breezy florals to redefine airport chic.
While his elaborate saris hold a special place in her heart, flip through her Sabyasachi outings in recent years, and you'll find her asking for more from her clothes. She has been opting for hybrid silhouettes; her recent outfits will make you rethink what you knew about Indian traditional wear. And just when you thought that palazzos were the only way to go, she stepped out in a bodycon kameez and churidar; the stark monochrome palette mirroring her sartorial chutzpah for pushing the envelope. Yes, his decadent lehengas remain her major weakness, but Padukone is just as game for his fur neckpiecesand when she wants to make an impact, a belted sari with a bikini blouse. Pairing a white workwear shirt with a statement embroidered skirt? Oh yes, she can.
She largely credits him as one of her all-time favourite designers, and he remains an integral part of the important milestones in her life. When her first Hollywood co-star, Vin Diesel made his way to India, she promptly introduced him to the transformative powers of a Sabyasachi sherwani. A recent felicitation ceremony for her father, Prakash Padukone had her opting for a classic Benarasi weave by the designer. Her recent appearance at an award show saw the Padmaavat star in a black organza sari with a webbed blouse, unlike anything we've seen before.
Flip through the gallery below for Deepika Padukone and Sabyasachi'sbest fashion moments from the past years.
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