From intricate embroidery designs to fascinating prints, make Indian jackets a part of your wedding look.
Here’s how Indian designers are celebrating the good old long jackets in a desi modern way.
The great Indian jacket season is here and we can’t keep calm. Spruce up your Indian or Western wear with the beauty of jackets designed by the best in the fashion industry.
Fashion designers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, JJ Valaya, Manish Malhotra, Punti Balana and Tarun Tahiliani have celebrated India and its crafts in the form of exquisite long jackets. Crafted with love, each jacket adorns a fascinating print or exquisite embroidery that’s not only timeless but versatile too.
Bollywood’s favourite stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Sara Ali Khan, Shefali Shah and Tara Sutaria are among the few who have made a statement in Indian jackets. With the onset of the wedding season, here are some of the creatively crafted long jackets adorned by Bollywood’s best and something you would like to up your style quotient with.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Manish Malhotra
An epitome of grace and elegance, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan adorned a classic black and white ensemble designed by ace couturier Manish Malhotra. The highlight of the statement piece was the beautiful jacket featuring ivory intricate dori, resham work enhanced with sequins and ivory pearls. She matched the opulent layering with jaal trousers and a black kurta.
Kriti Sanon in Tarun Tahiliani
Make a statement when to your wedding or festive look with this multi-coloured embellished jacket designed by couturier Tarun Tahiliani. Adorned by the National Award-winning actor Kriti Sanon, the jacket is inspired by the art and architecture of the ancient city of Byzantine. Handcrafted in silk dupion, the long jacket features intricate zardozi and aari embroidery accentuated with sequins and crystals. Kriti paired the jacket with a bustier and pants.
Sara Ali Khan in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
For those who love to keep it contemporary yet timeless, Sara Ali Khan’s striped gota open jacket is a must-have. Designed by couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the long full-sleeved ivory coat is further enhanced with a gota detailed bralette and is paired with a classic gharara. The ivory and gold combination jacket will go with the occasion and can be paired with multiple silhouettes.
Shefali Shah in JJ Valaya
Taking India to the Emmys, Shefali Shah graced the opening gala of the International Emmy Awards in a quintessential JJ Valaya ensemble. The classic chevron printed and embroidered jacket looked stunning on Shefali as she paired it with a chevron slubless printed A-line dress. The sparkling sequin detailing on the jacket highlighted the signature floating chevron pattern and made it a fashion moment to cherish forever.
Tara Sutaria in Punit Balana
Blending grandeur and royalty, Tara Sutaria celebrates the unique craftsmanship of gold kaanch and salma accents in Punit Balana’s silk jacket. Paired with a silk kalidar anarkali, the jacket acts as a great layered accessory to spruce up your festive or wedding function.
