Sonam Kapoor
VINTAGE VIXEN
Style philosophy "Fashion is art to me. I like mixing vintage pieces with current ones; I repeat my outfits often, but wear them differently each time around."
Accessory alert "I love antique jewellery, watches, unique shoes and bags from Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balenciaga and Prada. And, I love my Loubs!" (Christian Louboutin).
Fashion influences "Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe. I am inspired by old Hollywood and old Bollywood, when dressing was feminine, sensual, romantic and mysterious."
Wardrobe peek "A David Brooke sequinned vintage dress from Frock, New York. A green plaid Chantilly lace Chanel dress. A Yves Saint Laurent blue and black dress from the '80s. Anything by Anamika Khanna!"
Fashion jaunts "Jeffrey and Bergdorf Goodman in New York to Bombay Electric and Ogaan in Mumbai. From Anna Sui to Sabyasachi, Comme des Garons to Anuradha Vakil, from Karl Lagerfeld to Manish Arora", the list of coveted designers is almost endless.
Beauty secrets "Sun block, moisturiser and some make-up, all of which act as protective bases for the face. I am a spa addict; I go for hair treatments at B:Blunt and body massages at Sva."
Dressed for success "Trousers and jeans in every cut and style possible – flares, bell bottoms, skinnies.... I like a simple look with them – a white vest, Dolce & Gabbana snakeskin belt and of course, my high, high heels."
Big passion "Art and paintings. And books, loads of them. I reread The Unbearable Lightness of Being time and again."
Style mantra "At times a lot of bling, at times understated. At night, I love to dress glittery. In the day, a pair of jeans and T-shirt is great."
Mother influence "I have learnt from her to be understated and to carry myself with elegance. My mother never wears anything over the top. Everything I do is inspired by her – she tells me what to eat, plans my workout…I follow it all blindly."
Priceless gift "It would be my wedding. The things that my parents did, they did not have to."
Precious collectibles "At the time of my wedding, my mom gifted me her heirlooms."
Feels an affinity to Dolce & Gabbana, Rock & Republic, Ed Hardy, Juicy Couture.
Designer inspiration "People around me inspire me; their attitude towards life. I go out a lot and meet a lot of people. I also have myself in mind when I design. I draw all my designs myself."
A label is born "ARA means 'a piece of jewellery or decoration', in Persian. Bling is our basic USP."
Retail high "Shopping! I am the most impulsive, compulsive shopper. If I am upset, I just have to go out and buy!"
BOLLYWOOD SWEETHEART
Signature style Minimalist.
Style statement A trendy, sleek bob – the hairdo of the moment.
Designer element Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Rajesh Pratap Singh.
Colour code Red, black, wine and plum.
Sartorial soulmates Well-fitted jeans, and formals by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
Fashion inheritance "A beautiful Maharashtrian Chanderi sari from my mother, and chiffon saris from my mother-in-law."
Addictive accents "My Omega watch and solitaires."
Top notes Fragrances by L'Occitane – fresh floral and tea scents.
SCREEN NYMPH
Signature style Clean, chic and casual.
Designer element Manish Malhotra, Aki Narula, Ed Hardy.
Style statement Natural, non caked-up freshness. Kohl eyes.
Sartorial soulmates Well-fitted blue jeans, graphic T-shirts, elegant structured dresses.
Fitness Formula Power yoga and vegetarianism.
Fashion splurges Diamond bracelets. Statement earrings.
Addictive accents Retro shades, the occasional red lipstick.
Fashion mantra Cleanliness is Goddess-liness!
Favourite fragrance Dune by Dior.
Fashion faux pas Coloured straw-blond hair, excess sequins and boot-leg trousers. But that's all in the past now.
Fashion moment on screen T-shirt with patiala shalwars in Jab We Met.
FLIRTY FEMME
Personal style Simple salwar kameezes, tank tops and multi-pocketed trousers, Juicy Couture track pants, silk camisoles, Tarun Tahiliani chiffon saris, 'skimming rather than fitted dresses'. "I do not feel it necessary to dress in keeping with current trends and fashion. Loud-loud things are not me. I prefer to keep it all simple, feminine and appealing. I am a zero accessory person, I never have any jewellery and I never wear any. I would probably buy one handbag a year."
Quote unquote "I do not feel a person's clothes should be noticed first. Your presence should speak, you should be noticed. And then, maybe 20 minutes later, people should notice your clothes, like 'hey, that is a great shirt you're wearing!'"
London halt Shopping in one's home base does result in a few favoured haunts. "Miss Sixty, Diesel, the boutiques of Carnaby Street and flea markets."
Stickler for finish "I am not comfortable in a badly made garment; even if it cannot be seen on screen, a certain quality is absolutely necessary."
Fashion in film "The style quotient can definitely be upped...a lot of times, we are scrambling for outfits just before shooting a song. It's pretty difficult." Having said that, "In the last two years, there has been a rise in awareness in Bollywood, with international designers coming in and Indian designers paying more attention."
Designers and icons "My favourite designers are Tarun Tahiliani, Rocky S, Gauri and Nainika and Jenny Packham." Loves the style of "Sienna Miller and J Lo."
Signature style Contemporary chic.
Designer element Manish Malhotra, Valentino, Chanel, Fendi, Surily Goel.
Style statement Ever-changing hairstyles – cascading curls to fashionable fringes to chic sleek.
Sartorial soulmates Elegant calf-length dresses in bright hues.
Design detail Collarbone flattering low V-necks, satin sheen.
Fashion quirk Mixing designer with street. "I am not a label person."
Fashion splurges Footwear and jewellery. She can "spend like crazy" when something appeals to her.
Addictive accents Statement belts, retro-shades, high heels and wide-brimmed hats.
Fashion evolution From sport-and-street to fashion-forward diva
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