5 iconic Banarasi suits for Gudi Padwa from B-town divas' wardrobe

The luxurious Banarasi fabric is not limited to stunning sarees; its traditional handwoven silk is also making waves in the kurta section. From vibrant, contrasting combinations to intricate, delicate embroidery, Banarasi pieces offer versatility and elegance. Whether you're attending a wedding or celebrating a festive occasion, embrace the rich cultural heritage of your nation by donning a beautifully adorned Banarasi outfit with ease. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, let’s draw inspiration from our Bollywood style icons and explore five iconic Banarasi suits that will help you steal the limelight.

Bollywood’s modern-day Bibbojaan, Aditi Rao Hydari, exuded high grace in this pink and orange painted Banarasi suit set that looked absolutely stunning on her. The diva wore a knee-length straight-fit structured pink Banarasi kurta with elbow-length sleeves, an elegant V-neckline, and a beautiful decorated border. She matched its grace with a same-shade palazzo set and added a contrasted touch with a mesh orange dupatta.

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Embracing the vibrant and lush shade of green, Sara Ali Khan set the Internet on fire in a Banarasi silk brocade ‘Banswarar’ kurta featuring an interplay of peacock-perched detailing with floral motifs. The straight-fit structured kurta sat right above her calves and exuded the rays of chic elegance. She teamed it with a pair of ‘Khetri’ pants dipped in the hues of green and added a dark green sheer dupatta that came with a golden border running along the hemline and gave an overall rich look.
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Playing with multiple shades in a palette, Sonali Bendre is getting it all right in a Banarasi multihued floor-length Anarkali set, picked from the shelves of Manish Malhotra. The full-length Anarkali had a teal purple base, with notes of blue, orange, and pink playing around the bottom that created a perfect spring show. She completed the ethnic look with a teal dupatta with a minimally decorated hemline that twirled around as she attended a Diwali party.

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Giving tough competition to her sister Karisma Kapoor in terms of style, Kareena embraced the vibrant contrasting colours and wore a rich Banarasi silk brocade green tunic featuring a long A-line side slit and teamed it with a purple-decorated skirt. They picked the contrasting hues from the shelves of Payal Khanwala and topped it off with a royal-looking necklace and an ethnic box clutch from Anita Dongre’s collection.
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The dusky beauty of Bollywood made heads turn in vibrant orange Banarasi Anarkali sets and simply looked stellar. The cinched waistline, half-sleeves, elegant neckline, and full-length show brought a stunning ethnic grace to the sets of DID L’il Masters. The diva chose an outfit by designer Mayyur Girotra and completed the traditional look with an iconic green dupatta with a matching orange border. If you’re scared of choosing bright colours on a dusky skin tone, simply take inspiration from Chitrangda Singh’s traditional closet.
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