Florals are not just having a moment, they’re having a rotation within the Bollywood scene. While 3-D flowers and embellished blooms were making appearances on the runway and red carpets, floral prints were making appearances as the trendy print of the season. Ranging from watercolor designs to artistic blooms, B-Town stars have seen and done it all with florals.
Alia Bhatt's appearance in a watercolour-effect floral saree caused an immediate stir online. The soft brush-like strokes and washed-out colors created an air of delicacy and indulgence.
To end the year, there was Alia Bhatt attending an event in a golden evening gown with prominent floral prints, too. Is this proof that florals are more than just a signifier for spring?
Kareena Kapoor Khan turned up the drama with bold, unapologetic florals. Her printed saree played with striking contrasts and vibrant colors, proving that florals can be glamorous, eye-catching, and totally red carpet-ready. This look is perfect for those who like their prints to make a statement.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu chose micro-blooms and soft pastels. These are designs that exude an intimate and feminine touch that never goes out of style. Her subtle makeup look showed that it’s not about making big statements, but also breezy freshness.
Janhvi Kapoor's floral outfit opted for artistic expression. It was as if they took various rich colors, brush stroke designs, and fluid materials, and made it into an artistic expression. It looked and felt like wearable art.
When Priyanka Chopra Jonas opted for an classic Hollywood glamour look, she did it with printed florals by Arpita Mehta. Priyanka’s vintage flower print added a touch of old-world romance to flower power.
At the other end of the spectrum was Khushi Kapoor, who, in wearing her flowy and floral dress at Cannes, embodied Gen Z style.
But with all these styles, there’s something common that becomes evident – florals are very flexible. From maximalist and minimal styles, to couture and easy-to-wear designs, Bollywood flaunted florals in every possible form and interpretation, be it bold, soft, vintage, modern, maximalist, minimal, couture, and easy-to-wear.
Florals may have a classic legacy, but their comeback this year feels fresh and international. Which celebrity's floral look won you over?
