What is colour-drenching, the trend loved by Janhvi Kapoor & Ananya Panday?

It started with a paintbrush. Interior designers began flooding rooms with one dramatic shade walls, ceilings, furniture, all soaked in the same colour. But soon, what was once confined to homes leapt into closets. It is called colour drenching, a fashion trend that’s rewriting the rules of how we wear colour.

What is ‘colour drenching’

Imagine walking down the street in a full-on electric blue-looking shirt, trousers, heels, even your handbag. Sounds risky? Not anymore. Today, colour drenching has become one of the most daring and mood-boosting ways to stand out. It’s bold, it’s loud, and it’s everywhere.

Celebrities have embraced it with open arms. Janhvi Kapoor has been seen turning heads in full neon attire, and Orhan Awatramani, who is known for his exquisite style, drenching himself in various shades of blue and pink. Their message is loud and clear: one colour can say it all.

What makes this trend work isn’t just the colour it’s how you wear it. Stylists recommend mixing textures to break the monotony. Think of a satin blouse with linen trousers, or a velvet blazer over cotton joggers. This subtle play in fabric keeps the look interesting while staying true to the single-colour theme.

Another way to nail it is by going tonal instead of identical. You don’t have to match everything perfectly, pairing burgundy with wine red or baby pink with fuchsia, which adds depth and dimension without losing impact. In fact, this layered look often feels more wearable while still making a statement.

Beyond aesthetics, colour drenching is emotionally charged, it’s a textbook case of “dopamine dressing.” Psychologists say bright colours like yellow, pink, and red stimulate mood and boost confidence. In a post-pandemic world where grey sweatpants ruled for too long, this burst of colour feels refreshing and needed.

Designers, too, are leaning in. Brands like Gucci have showcased monochrome collections, with everything from accessories to shoes painted in one vivid hue. Even high-street labels like Zara and H&M have jumped on the trend, offering matching sets in striking colours.

The beauty of colour drenching lies in its simplicity. You don’t need prints or complicated layers, just one hue, worn confidently. It flips the script on traditional fashion advice that warns against being “too matchy.” In this case, matchy is the whole point—and the more intentional it feels, the better.