BOLLYWOOD ROOTS FOR POP PRINTS
Actors celebrate hope and optimism with bold style picks — eclectic prints dating back to the exuberant ’80s
Fashion is a recurring cycle of trends, and pop prints recently seen on the likes of actors Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Sanya Malhotra are reminiscent of the outré ’80s. Pop culture has always been the saviour of new wave art direction, and in recent times, it has made a resurgence on the fashion scene as a burst of optimism. A lot of these conversational patterns, bold dosage of acid colours resonate with the never-dying spirit of the human race to rise up despite all the odds. “This fun mix of happy and eclectic patterns is almost like celebrating life, hope and happiness amidst this pandemic chaos,” says designer Aniket Satam. The use of colour takes away the mundaneness of everyday life during this time. The ’80s and ’90s are having a moment with their bold prints that are playful and colourful.
Designer Salita Nanda observes that there are a lot of oversized floral prints and polka dots of the ’50s and ’60s as well as tie dye being used in the form of comfort dressing. “Graphic tees with a bold print over a pair of bell bottom denims or yoga pants is the perfect comfortmeets-chic look,” says Nanda.
An array of recently unveiled peppy, geometric printed collections feature the very best in digital art. Designer Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia suggests, “While you pick bold, quirky and exaggerated print outfits, don’t go too grand on footwear and accessories. Editing is key to make such bold colours and busy prints work together. For the faint-hearted, one can choose such fun prints in the form of statement accessories, instead of dressing up top to bottom in a print clash.” Eye-catching and vibrant, it’s not hard to understand why these statement-making prints are the go-to picks for Bollywood stylists.