Karisma Kapoor paired a mauve Manish Malhotra sari with a sequinned tailored blazer and playful fringe pallu

Indo-Western fusion has become a go-to choice this season, with celebrities pairing corsets with lehengas and jackets with dhoti pants. Karisma Kapoor’s latest appearance on Indian Idol offered her own interpretation of the trend in a Manish Malhotra ensemble.

Styled by Esha Amin, the actor chose a dusty mauve sari with a satin finish. Its long pallu, hemmed with sparkly fringe, trailed behind her, adding a playful edge to the soft drape. The twist lay in its pairing: instead of a traditional blouse, Kapoor wore a blazer in the same shade, embellished with geometric sequin work. Its clean structure offered a sharp counterpoint to the sari’s fluid movement, all while keeping the set cohesive within a single-tone palette.

Her accessories remained minimal: small rhinestone earrings embedded with gemstones from Minerali and layered silver rings from Curio Cottage, adding a subtle glimmer without clashing with the sequins. Transparent pointed stilettos embellished with rhinestones completed the look.

The makeup was kept within the same mauve-toned palette: a brush of sparkly mauve eyeshadow, thick eyelashes and a dark mauve lip. The hair was pulled away from the face in a sleek half-up, half-down style with a soft side part.

From Vogue‘s Fashion Desk:

“Roll the sleeves up and add a chunky watch to give the look a touch of insouciance. Tie the hair up into a messy low bun, open up the jacket and swap the pumps for a pair of strappy high-heeled sandals. Now the code switches from evening party to city sleek,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

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