The New York Fashion Week is a place for the most influential to gather in their stylish best, and observe and critique new trends on the ramp. It’s no secret that fashion weeks are where one can spot what’s going to be in this season and what has been discarded — not just on the runway, but also on the attendees.
Our very own Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone made their presence felt, with their uber chic looks. Chennai’s fashion experts share their views on the celebrities’ A-game.
Priyanka Chopra made a statement at Prabal Gurung’s show with a fur coat, an embellished T-shirt casually tucked into an asymmetrical slit skirt and gorgeous thigh high boots. She also donned a red lip and wavy free-flowing locks. The actress gracefully struck a pose alongside bigwigs like Diane Kruger, Sarah Jessica Parker and Huma Abedin.
Deepika chose a more understated look but looked glam nevertheless at Michael Kors’ show, in a trenchcoat dress from the designer’s Spring 2017 collection. The navy dress was accessorised perfectly with wedges, a sleek hairdo and minimal makeup.
Fashion blogger Pavitra Krishnaswamy says, “I think Pee Cee looked amazing! Her look was right off the previous runway and the slit skirt with the fur jacket really created a lasting impression. Deepika, I think, could have worn something better. With her amazing figure and face, she could have done a lot more.” She goes on to share what she thinks people can incorporate from these looks, “I really hope to see people in Chennai daring to wear thigh high boots because they’re really trendy. They can be worn even if it’s not winter and make a statement. Off the runway, I think embellished T-shirts and T-shirt dresses are going to make a foray into our looks soon.”
Priyadarshini Vijay, who runs the fashion blog ‘High on Styl’, says she liked both the looks, “I think both looks were brilliant. Priyanka Chopra wore something as simple as a T-shirt and a skirt and still managed to glam it up with a fur coat and boots. Deepika’s trench dress was so simple but the way she carried it with grace and styled it, made it stand out. I think everyone should take a leaf out of their book and learn how to style even the most basic outfits.”
Make-up artist and vlogger Anushka Uniyal Saxena of ‘Colours by Anushka’ shares her thoughts on their makeup and hair, “Deepika certainly kept it clean and minimalistic, which I loved. Her sleek hair with a side partition and understated makeup was great. With Priyanka, it felt like she was trying harder even though her red lips were very stylish.”
She goes on to say, “I think it’s easy to create a side-swept hair look, or extreme partitions with a few products and tools, so people should definitely give it a shot. And of course, red lips like Priyanka’s will never go out of fashion, whatever season.”
