Certain silhouettes evolve rather than change, and a gorgeous Banarasi silk is one of them, but they just go through evolution, and a gorgeous Banarasi silk is just one of them. India’s renowned musical melody, Shreya Ghoshal, flaunted this fabric on an international platform, serving as a great reminder of why this old fabric has been one of India’s finest textiles.
While combining the unique traditional melody and craftsmanship with modern fashion, the singer made this work with the stunning silk textile without changing the essence of its tradition. While keeping things royal and majestic, she showed that Banarasi silk is not only suitable for a wedding, but it’s also a timeless fashion piece.
During one of her international performances, she wore a piece from Ekaya Banaras, which was an unusual number but looked absolutely iconic. Instead of a conventional blouse, she wore a structured corset fashioned out of clearly visible and bright blue and silver Banarasi silk accentuated with fine metallic threads, which marked the memorable couture aspect of the material. She paired it with a matching flowy ankle-length skirt, which lent a beautiful architectural structure and carried a sense of softness as well.
However, the statement cape, which transformed the entire outfit, was the standout feature. Made of stunning Banarasi silk with light woven motifs, the cape flowed down from her shoulders, creating the motion that made the fit look cinematic. Ditching the usual dupatta, this cape-like addition highlighted the corset and skirt, making them appear less rigid while keeping the grand look of the outfit.
She further amplified the look with a traditional choker decorated with green stones, along with the matching earrings, bracelets, and statement rings complementing the texture perfectly. The accessories not only made the outfit more stylish, but they also created the right mood.
The beauty aspect of her appearance was approached with restraint, where she devoted her base to gentle bronze hues, kohl-rimmed eyes, and brilliant skin, which matched the metallic foundation while keeping her hair in long and voluminous waves for a relaxed overall look and feel.
Generally, fashion tends to see the relationship between modern and traditional fashion as a relationship between oppositions, but Shreya Ghoshal’s latest appearance showed that the pairing of the two approaches can rather result in a perfect combination instead. By combining the traditional Banarasi technique with a modern silhouette, Ekaya Banaras proved that it is possible to responsibly celebrate tradition without restriction.
