The Grand Diwali Deck-Up

The glitz and the embellishments shine through with Indian flair, but the cuts, drapes and silhouettes are all international and can be showcased on any global catwalk.

The Festival of Lights is also the festival of glitter and glam, understated bling and unabashed style. We are talking sartorially. It's the time of the year when a lot of us reinvent our wardrobes. All plugs are pulled. It's Diwali after all. Back in the day, the brand of Diwali dressing was always festive - but one that bordered on homeliness. It was, after all, a friends-and-family kind of affair, with most of the socialising happening at home - or other people's homes. But now, Diwali couture is a separate entity.
There are collections unveiled only for the occasion, the best and brightest designers get busy with new ideas that are on-trend with an aesthetic touch of desi nuances. The glitz and the embellishments shine through with Indian flair, but the cuts, drapes and silhouettes are all international and can be showcased on any global catwalk. Diwali dressing has evolved - like the festival - into a truly cosmopolitan affair.