Written and Styled by Isha Singh
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Indians all across the world. It is the festival of lights and all things good. Diwali is the day where light over comes the darkness and is the start of the new year. The colors and clothing that are worn on Diwali are very important aspects of the festival as well. The clothing that is worn reflects the joy and exhilaration of the holiday. Vibrant colors and elaborate fabrics such as silk, chiffon, and velvet are worn to capture the importance of Diwali. People show off their most elegant dresses and jewelry to bring on the new year. Gold is seen as an auspicious element in Indian culture, which is why many incorporate that color into their clothing during Diwali. The models that are showcased in this shoot, both are seen incorporating gold into both of their outfits called lenghas and into their jewelry as well. In this shoot, I wanted to showcase the fashion of Diwali and explain the meaning behind it. Though the outfits are extravagant and beautiful, they do hold meaning and culture behind them. The clothing that is worn during Diwali reflects the grandness of the festival itself and is reflected into the overall fashion of the festival. Diwali is the day of blessings and light; the colorful and traditional clothing and jewelry that is worn aren’t just for show but hold meaning behind them.
Styling by Isha Singh
Model: Martina Kaura
Look one: I wanted to showcase a bright eye-catching piece for Diwali with this lengha. The gold silk skirt and light pink top pair well with one another and have a softer more feminine appeal.
Bottom: Patterned golden silk lengha Skirt
Top: Underneath golden cropped blouse
Top 2: Embellished baby pink cape with silver neckline detailing
Accessories: Golden head piece (Called Tika), Baby pink earrings (Jhumka) and Golden Bangles
Model: Simran Paintlia
Look two: To contrast the light pink look on model one, I chose a black and gold lengha look that has more of a sharper and mature look. Both looks incorporate gold and go well when paired with one another.
Bottom: Golden leaf embellished black lengha skirt
Top: Gold patterned top with golden neckline detailing
Accessories: Golden headpiece (Tika) gold earrings (Jhumka) , and gold bangles
Both looks were custom made pieces from “Kamal’s Boutique” located in Chandigarh, India
Jewelry is from there as well
