The Royal Aesthetic: Anushka Shetty’s Fashion & Style Gallery
1. The Queen of Kanjivaram (Traditional Wear)
This was not a rejection of femininity but an expansion of it. When she walked the red carpet in a velvet, deep-maroon blazer over a silk camisole, or a classic tuxedo with dramatic shoulder pads, she echoed her on-screen roles as a protector ( Bhagmati ) and a leader. The "androgynous Anushka" speaks to a modern woman who is comfortable in her skin, for whom fashion is a tool of choice, not a cage of expectation. Her gallery shows that she can command the same respect in a flowing saree as she does in a structured suit—a rare duality.
- The Look: Think majestic. She began incorporating elements of her character Devasena into real life—layered necklaces, jhumkas, and elaborate embroidery.
- Gallery Highlight: The promotional tours saw her in stunning handloom creations by designers like Sabyasachi and Kalamkari artists. A standout moment was her appearance in a teal blue floor-length anarkali, accentuated with a broad gold waist belt (kamarbandh), perfectly balancing power with femininity.