Recently seen on the cover page of Vogue Arabia (might I add, she looked ethereal!), Rekha is an icon before the word icon acquired its meaning. She started her acting journey as a child and went on to play roles that redefined and challenged the accepted notions of femininity and womanhood. Be it her relationships, interviews, or acting choices, the actress has kept us well-entertained through decades, and no one truly embodies grace, elegance, and boldness quite like her. She has a long string of legendary looks that should be talked about every day (seriously!), but her saree looks are so good that they take a little bit of precedence for us (as she also prefers them). As her birthday is almost here, we are looking back at some of her looks that we still take inspiration from, and we have also recommended some similar styles, all from homegrown brands, so that you too can embrace the gorgeous fabric sustainably.
#Celebstyle: 8 Timeless Saree Styles Inspired By The Iconic Rekha
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Triyah
Triyah is a brand that supports weavers all across India and stands to uplift the art and textile communities of the nation. This saree from the brand carries the similar colour scheme as Rekha's reception look that she wore to Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's reception and is made out of Muga silk fabric. One can dress it up with heavy jewellery as well as keep it minimal, perfect for upcoming festivals.
Dressfolk
This look from the Luxe Green Awards has Rekha in her OG element. These metallics—gold, copper, and silver—appear to be the colours the actress is mostly spotted in. Dressfolk aims to put contemporary twists on traditional Indian fabrics and ethically build a collaborative relationship with Indian weavers. This piece is named Rekha itself and is a handwoven Chanderi saree, which exudes opulence and timelessness, much like the veteran actress.
Bahu Ji
Bahu Ji, a brand that thrives to empower women and help them to be self-reliant, and offers a vast collection of Banarasi, silk, and Kanjivaram sarees at an affordable price range. The actress wore this golden white Kanjivaram to the 50th Yash Chopra Memorial Award, and the look can be easily recreated. This Zari Kanjivaram saree from Bahu Ji is perfect and will help you make a sophisticated statement during the upcoming wedding season.
Teejh
Teejh celebrates new-age Indian women and thrives to give them a unique sense of style and confidence through their products. This saree from Teejh Ariata is made out of Kerela tissue, featuring traditional colours, and patterns. Rekha, with her versatile style, always brings traditional styles to the forefront, and with this Kasavu print saree, she has done so with utmost perfection, keeping it accessible yet chic.
Suta
The actress is known for her love for all things gold, and this look is the ultimate testimony to that. Suta, as a brand, creates something that is etched between the traditionality of the six-yard fabric and a contemporary design with a global appeal. This copper zari saree from the label has an opulent and classic feel to it, a perfect look for all forthcoming card parties.
House Of Blouse
My personal favourites looks of the icon are whenever she is in pink and green (trust me, she wears this colour combination quite often). House of Blouse is a brand that aims to celebrate all the multitudes women contain and produces a range of sarees, ethnic wear, blouses, and more. This pista green maheshwari silk saree, with pink border, not only has a similar colour scheme but is also made out of pure linen, which will keep you easy-breezy, and do consider wearing gajra to your look.
Huts And Looms
Bold, out-there colours are the actress's signature; we all know that, but she has also experimented with her saree love by incorporating metallic trends that keep coming and going. Huts and Looms aims to upskill the weaver community and thrive to build a global consumer ship for Indian fabrics and crafts, all with an economical price range. This copper tissue saree from the label comes with an unstitched blouse and carries the same stark boldness as the Rekha one.
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