For years, we have had an ivory chikankari kurta with gota patti crafts on the edge that has claimed top-drawer status in my occasion wear closet. We have replicated, recycled, and restyled it in more ways than we can count, from pujas to pre-wedding events, with palazzos and lehenga skirts. Ivory has a remarkably strong hold on Indian fashion, keeping the de facto status of “classic” color for a long time. That is correct. The new neutral is far from dull; you can wear it alone, in a variety of styles, with accessories, or covered with a bright jacket or dupatta.

The love of white in 2022 is a nice palette cleanser after all the color and turmoil of traditional wedding attire. Is this the start of a new era, one in which ruby reds and soft pinks coexist with ivory wedding gowns? Couture adores a (color-coded) dictator, and ivory, in all of its forms, is an ideal successor.

Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is a true trailblazer. Her game-changing fashion style and approach to personal styling (in cooperation with her stylist sister, Rhea Kapoor) have gotten a lot of attention, and rightfully so. Kapoor Ahuja is the muse of many Indian designers, and she loves her anarkalis as much as she loves her anti-fit outfits. It’s no wonder, therefore, that she frequently gets first dibs on upcoming collections from famous designers like Anamika Khanna and Good Earth Couture. Not only has the actor championed Indian attire, but she also produces ensembles that are worth copying every time she wears it.

We delve into her ivory ethnic wardrobe to provide you tips on how to style your wedding season clothing with similar panache.