Why fashion needs a palette cleanser
mulmul kurta with gold gota work by Re-Ceremonial, a label by designer Ateev Anand that focuses on using ethically sourced handwoven recycled materials. Kapoor Khan’s look was subdued yet made a statement, and she wore it comfortably from the airport to an event in Delhi. “Instead of peacocking, we need to be thinking about elegance right now," says D’Souza.
Another recent example of keeping it simple and chic is Sonam A. Kapoor’s look at Wimbledon: she wore a Bottega Veneta striped top and skirt with simple black accessories. It was clean and neat, and looked fresh and summery.
Amid the sea of wedding wear on Instagram feeds, it stood out. Palette cleansing is a ritual associated with fine dining, providing a refreshing reset between courses to help the diner appreciate each new flavour. The most common palette cleanser is a lemon sorbet, but it could also be a yogurt-based dish like raita, salt crackers, or dark chocolate at a wine tasting.
At the moment, I can’t look at anything other than easy and comfortable clothes as a break from decadence. I am looking for clothes that have a soothing effect on the eyes and the mind. India is known for its love of craft and colour, but it also has a tradition of displaying that affection with restraint.
There are many contemporary designers whose work reflects the minimalistic side of India’s heritage, such as Rajesh Pratap Singh, Abraham and Thakore, Ruchika Sachdev and Amit Hansraj. There are costume historians who would say it was the Mughals who really took India into maximalism. But there was composition and thought behind their “more is more" aesthetic, evident in the way they matched motifs.
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