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Indian designer re-imagines iconic style statements

Torani released a series of illustrations featuring Benazir Bhutto, Princess Diana among others

Entertainment Desk May 28, 2020 1 min read

Indian fashion stalwart, Torani, recently took Instagram by storm with a series titled Yun Hota Toh, based on some of its most iconic looks over the years.

The series features Benazir Bhutto, Princess Diana, Madhubala, Farida Khanum, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan - all clad in re-imagined Torani versions of some of their classic looks.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto also got a treatment on her staple, iconic look. "While there was much to get inspired by, her impeccable sense of style didn’t get unnoticed," wrote the designer about Bhutto. They also attached a picture of the original dress she wore.

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"A blazer style kurta with lapels & puffy shoulders were her staple, a scarf over her head at all times and the classic rose tinted cheeks. I’d never seen before a reserved sense of power and glamour in such close parallels."

Princess Diana, often referred to as the People's Princess is also a part of the series. "During her international tours to India and Pakistan, she wore many Indian looks as a mark of respect for the tradition in the nations," wrote the designer about his inspiration.

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"For the series Yuh Hota Toh, I re-imagined her in a traditional Sindhi poshak, replacing the royal crown with a Sindhi topi."

Another classic re-imagination featured veteran Indian actors Rakhi and Jaya Bachchan.

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Talking about the two in the film Silsila, the designer wrote, "What set apart Rekha’s style was Jaya Bachchan’s withdrawn looks. While Rekha was glamorous and poetic, Jaya was reserved & limiting. It made me understand how delicately their looks defined - what their characters were."

Others artworks include Farida Khanum, Madhubala and Amrita Shergill.