Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda look resplendent as they join the pastel wedding trousseau trend; know what makes the colours so popular

Ever since actor Anushka Sharma started the pastel wedding trend with her wedding with cricketer Virat Kohli in 2017, it has overtaken the red-maroon bright red lehengas which were a go-to for many celeb brides for the longest time.

Bollywood divas look gorgeous in pastel shades at their wedding. (Source: Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Athiya Shetty/Instagram)

But are these shades very new?

To be honest, pastels have been there in wedding trousseau forever. It is now for the past few years that it has been accepted and seen more, feels fashion designer Gautam Gupta. “Destination and concept weddings are one of the reasons for their prominence,” said Gupta in an interaction with indianexpress.com.

So, what makes pastels so unique and in demand?

According to Gupta, textile innovations have also made pastels look quite desirable. “With different zaris, yarns interlaced with conventional ones the pastels look vibrant yet muted,” noted Gupta.

The pastel colour palette has a more global appeal as it is closer to the white bride aesthetic, shared costume designer Nidhi Yasha. “Being largely associated with softness and tenderness, the shades create a dream-like, ethereal vibe, which works very well for these weddings, which are major public affairs,” said Nidhi, adding , Indian culture at its core however is a riot of colours.

Gupta also feels that there is a “mindset shift of the Gen Zs” who is all ready to embrace unconventional colours such as rose dust, lilac lace, mint tea, musk mist, and powder blues.

 

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“Trousseau isn’t just saris and lehengas anymore. One keeps stitched sarees, pant suits, co-ord sets, and fusion wear which are designed exceptionally in pastels as well,” said Gupta.