Taking a Bow Tie: Deepika, Parineeti, Sridevi lead the new Bollywood obsession with funky bows
The bows are back! After decorating gifts and flowers, artistic bows are now a common sight on the fashion circuit. Bollywood's obsession with flirting with funky bows is a clear sign of the new fetish that is paving the way for the designer's new wear. In the Victorian era, bows were seen not only in women's clothing, but also in men's clothing. However, it turned out to be a bit smaller, rounder and subtly designed. Arcos fell out of fashion thereafter, but made a stronger comeback in the 1940s studded in brooches, brocades, gemstones and jewelry. Since then, bows have been in and out of fashion.
Attached in simpler patterns and elegant shapes to give a certain ladylike feel, bows are becoming a little more fun and frivolous add-on to newly designed garments, bags, clutches, rings, earrings, heels and ballies now. Bow-laced belts, pussy-bow blouses, bow-covered shoes, bow-studded studs or bow hair accessories - designers are working magic with surprises tied in their latest ensembles. From Deepika Padukone and Parineeti Chopra to Swara Bhaskar and Sridevi, actresses are experimenting with quirky arches to augment their style files.
Take a look at the beauties of city B looking nice and balanced:
Deepika Padukone
For his prominent appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden, Padukone opted for a wild look in a monochromatic Wolk Morais suit. The high-neck bodice is adorned with a black-bowed pussy at the top for an aristocratic look. The bow complements the monkey fairly well and gives an advantage to its aura. Designed by Elizabeth Saltzman, he paired it with Jimmy Choo shoes. As Hung Vanngo helped her to her make-up and Christian Wood combed her hair, she came out in a natural skin tone, a light pink lip tone, a black eyeliner, and a smooth, wavy brown.
Parineeti Chopra
Pretty in pink, Parineeti Chopra honored the Filmfare Awards in an evening gown designed by Filipino designer Mark Bumgarner. With a large contiguous bow at the top, the dress made the 28-year-old look real and resplendent. Keeping everything else simple while making it dramatic with bow, the actress stared at the silver diamond gallery earrings and an Aurelle ring.
Taapsee Pannu
Turning his casual gaze, Tappinge Pannu wore a long-sleeved blue Dsquared2 shirt from Fervor and joined her with a deep blue three-quartered skirt with white polka dots from Urban Rust. The top boasted an arc that matched the same fabric and color. Designed by Saniya Shadadpuri, the actress wore bare bombs, kept her makeup minimal and tied her hair in a neat bun to complement her outfit.
Swara Bhaskar
As a bride who came out of a fairy tale, Swara Bhaskar wore a white strapless dress designed by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. The dress is not only adorned with embroidered gemstones, but also snippets of ribbons like ribbon. She looked divine, she exquisitely accessorised with rings and earrings from Ghanasingh Be True.
Sridevi
At Javed Akhtar's birthday party, Sridevi designed it in black and white. A blouse with Valentino's pussy and black culottes to the ankle, the outfit placed the bow in the spotlight. The Chanel clutch and Gucci pearl sandals T-strap was with the flow. However, her makeup looked a little overdone and had scope to be toned down.
Sonam Kapoor
Dressed in a Temperley London embroidered suit, Sonam Kapoor wore a matching white bow. The silk bow looked great with the outfit. Designed by Rhea Kapoor and Chandini Whabi, he wore Stuart Weitzman's brown boots to accentuate his fashion statement.
Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia wore organic cotton and linen on the red carpet in monochrome, wore an organic cotton parachute shirt and a black-striped
long linen shirt dress from The Chola Label at the Filmfare 2017 Awards. The organic shirt boasts of a giant pussy bow that Push the envelope For the actress. Dhupia accented him with pearls and a long layered necklace from his own vintage collection.
Kalki Koechlin
She looked like a cute schoolgirl, Kalki Koechlin recently dressed in Gucci dress trimmed with laces and a black Gucci bag. Designed by Ekta Rajani, she wore a pink bow and pearl earrings along with it to compliment her dress.
Clearly, bows are timeless when it comes to accentuating style statements, be it jazzing with jewelry or adding it to the dress itself. So, are bows the next big thing?
