Athiya Shetty gives tie-dye an occasionwear spin in Heena Kochhar. She chose a rani pink choga and salwar set from the label, turning a technique more often seen in laidback summer wardrobes into something that feels right at home at festive gatherings and intimate celebrations.
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The hero element of her ensemble is the choga-style kurta. Traditionally worn across Central and South Asia, the choga is a loose, long-sleeved overlayer prized for both comfort and form. Here, Kochhar reworks it in rani weave tissue and tie-dye Chanderi, where the fabric’s luminosity intensifies the saturated pink. It is paired with a rani pink and yellow tie-dye silk-linen salwar and a yellow weave tissue dupatta that lifts the palette.
What gives the set its festive heft is the handwork. The yoke is generously embroidered with zari, dori, aari and sitara, creating a rich, jewellery-like focal point. Embellished cuffs mirror that detailing, carrying the same decorative language through the sleeves. The salwar is not treated as an afterthought either. The rani pink and yellow tie-dye silk linen carries the same work down to nearly the knees, giving the lower half enough presence to hold its own against the ornate kurta.
Tie-dye, whether in the form of bandhani or leheriya, has long been synonymous with summer wardrobes in India, usually seen in airy cotton kurtas and easy dresses. Kochhar’s interpretation creates a compelling shift in this context. By combining tie-dye with luxe fabrics and detailed handwork, the set moves beyond daywear into ceremonial territory. It carries the breeziness essential for warm-weather months and also offers the richness expected of festive dressing. Shetty accessorised with a pair of gemstone earrings from Amrapali Jewels, a gold clutch from Meera Mahadevia and Needledust juttis.
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