COLOUR – METALLIC

Be the sparkler everyone’s looking at, in lustrous metallic outfits, a trend that is setting runways ablaze. Alternatively, an interesting burnished accessory accentuates any ensemble. Gleam and glint your way through the months of non-stop celebration that are ahead!

How to: The shimmer doesn’t stop at gold and silver – shiny blues, pinks and oranges have made an appearance and are easy to match with anything. Pair with animal prints, florals or even abstract prints. Lamé, mesh, satin and brocade work in achieving this look. For a bold statement, wear a sequined bikini top under a slim-cut, sheer kaftan. Team with denim for a scintillating look. A demure option is a fitted, gunmetal silk vest under a kaftan. Wear a pearlescent lace camisole peeking out at the neckline of a satin, cap-sleeved dress. You’ll be a roaring success with a cheetah print bag to offset your outfit. Make a sterling appearance in a silver lace shirt worn as a blouse with a printed silk sari. Carry one of Kiran Uttam Ghosh’s ghungroo bags and you’ll have everyone dancing to your tune. Replicate the minimalist effect of Donna Karan’s latest line with metal insets, with a black, high neck jersey dress and a beaten silver, bib-like necklace.

When to: Monisha Jaising’s jersey track pants with pink, blue and bronze panels are just right for an afternoon gossip session. Spray paint a pair of tennis shoes gold or silver. Fitted white pants with a tone on tone brocade top look great at day or night.

Collections: Aki Narula, Malini Ramani, Aparna Chandra, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Celine, Chloé, Versace.

Go for it: Bhawna Sharma, Lara Dutta, Bandana Tewari, Anusha Dandekar.