Hindi Films that started Iconic Fashion Trends in India

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Anarkali's (Mughal-E-Azam)

Wardrobe & Costumes by - Jaggi, Habib Mirza and B.N Trivedi

Anarkali (Madhubala), the talented dancer, wore the outfit in the song Jab Pyaar Kiya toh Darna Kya justifying the name of the outfit after the character.

Polka Dots (Bobby)

Costume Designers - Mani J. Rabadi, Satyawan

Unlike the 60s, the 70s was more about polka printed crop tops and miniskirts, and we have Dimple Kapadia to thank for that.

Chiffon saree (Chandni)

Costume Designer - Jaikishan

Sridevi and her exemplary style in the film won hearts. She brought the love for chiffon sarees and continued the same in 'Mr. India' as well.

Bikini (An Evening in Paris)

Costume Designers - Minna Johar, Mani J. Rabadi

Sharmila Tagore's one piece in the film was a bold move which opened gates for women on-screen and off-screen.

Patiala Salwar with Tshirt (Jab We Met)

Costume Designer - Manish Malhotra

This was not long ago when Geet’s dialogues got famous as well as her Patiala Salwar pants with Tshirts.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Costume Designer - Manish Malhotra

K3G was a fashion lesson disguised as a family drama. From Poo's entire wardrobe starting The Y2K/Millennial fashion in India to The traditional heavy Sarees or the Band Gala suit worn by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, it was all unforgettable.

Churidar (Waqt)

Sadhana’s hugging Churidar in the movie got popular amongst the young generation and is praised till date.

Mumtaz Saree (Brahmachari)

Costume Designer - Bhanu Athaiya

In her song 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke', she transformed the way of wrapping saree, creating her fashion a new iconic look.

Urban Chic (Dil Chahta Hai)

Costume Designer - Arjun Bhasin

The movie did not only highlight the Goa trip we all want to go on with our friends, but also made Leather pants a hype.

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