<h2>Mix and match&nbsp;</h2>
<p>We&rsquo;ve found that buyers are becoming much more mindful of their purchases, with many favouring classic pieces that can be re-worn multiple times rather than for one-off occasions. Personally, we also advocate shopping within your own closet to create new looks with pieces you already own. For this look, we&rsquo;ve styled two sarees into a lehenga-like ensemble. Bright pops of colour and some subtle shine reflect the celebratory mood.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Taniya Biswas, co-founder, Suta&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h2>Best of both worlds&nbsp;</h2>
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<p>There&rsquo;s a marked move away from strictly traditional pieces towards Indian fabrics that incorporate Western silhouettes, in menswear. So, we see a lot of cropped jackets and bundees that feature zippers. Calf-length kurtas are firmly on their way out, with shorter lengths preferred by fashion-lovers. While prints have been in for nearly two years now, this year, it&rsquo;s all about combining and contrasting prints intelligently, to create a look that stands out.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Sanjana Bubber, fashion designer</strong></p>
<h2>Versatile style&nbsp;</h2>
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<p>This year we&rsquo;ve focused a lot on tone-on-tone pieces, which can be reused and multi-purposed to create a variety of looks. We&rsquo;re also using a lot of micro motifs, because pieces featuring these are easily repeatable. What&rsquo;s interesting is that people have started looking for pieces that look better up close and personal, for more intimate functions.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Kunal Rawal, fashion designer&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h2>Reinventing classics&nbsp;</h2>
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<p>We&rsquo;ve been exploring how to reinvent traditional weaves, to revive interest in Indian handlooms. With a marked focus on lighter, breathable pieces, we&rsquo;re exploring weaving without weft. It is a difficult technique and is usually done on real zari weaves. What makes these sarees stand out is that the weaving itself on the body forms the structure of the saree.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Amrit Shah, Shanti Banaras&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h2>Comfort first&nbsp;</h2>
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<p>Tulip pants, which are quite similar to dhoti pants but with less volume, are great for the festive season. They can be paired with any style of tunic, short, mid-length or asymmetrical, and are very flattering on nearly all body types. They look glamorous and sexy without compromising on comfort, are fuss-free (no drawstrings or zippers) and my go-to for card parties and Diwali dinners.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Dollie Solanki, fashion blogger, The Bombay Brunette&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h2>Statement accessories&nbsp;</h2>
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<p>With the ability to spend more time in-person with their loved ones, people are veering towards more dramatic festive trends. In terms of accessories, there is a heightened interest in glitter and detailed embroidery. This piece, for instance, is inspired by the Kashmiri tilla work, and uses velvet in rich and deep hues to add drama.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Aprajita Toor, luxury footwear designer &nbsp;</strong></p><p>
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