Kangana Ranaut bids adieu to airport looks trend; times when actress was vocal for local

Actress Kangana Ranaut took to social media to share a reflective post discussing her departure from popular airport look trend. In a series of ims showcasing her various airport ensembles, she expressed regret over being "brainwashed" by fashion industry. Ranaut criticized magazine editors for pressuring her to adopt a "western woman" im and referred to herself as a "victim of capitalism." She also ackwledged her lack of consideration for environmental consequences of her fashion choices.

While she has w decided to be sustainable and only wear clos that will benefit Indian artisans, we look back at times when Manikarnika star was vocal for locals. For one of her many airport appearances, she stepped out in a simple blue saree. Later, in an Instagram post she shared a few facts about her saree.  actress wrote, “This sari I bought from Kolkata for 600 rupees…style is t slave to international brands, be an ultra nationalist, promote your own…every action of yours must benefit this nation..you buy local, it feeds many families…Vocal for local. Jai Hind.”

Kangana Ranaut steps out in a gota salwar suit

In ar airport outing, Kangana sported a gota patti salwar suit look. Her team stated in a post that it was sourced locally from an indie store in Jaipur. This is a form of embroidery which originated in Rajasthan where applique technique is used. It is mainly used to embelish accesories and clos.

(Kangana Ranaut in a gota patti suit salwar | Im: Kangana Ranaut/Instagram)  

Kangana in Assamese saree

Appreciating various Indian cultures, Kangana once wore a local Assamese handloom saree. green coloured saree had a multi-colour pallu and border on side. Sharing im on her Instagram, she called ensemble “stunning.” On 2020’s Handloom Day, Kangana shared a set of ims donned in various sarees. actress talked about promoting handloom, handmade, artisanal clos. She said, when one picks a handloom, one supports weavers who are fighting for ir lives. It shows support for Mor Earth and all living things on world. 

(Kangana Ranaut in a local Assamese handloom saree | Im: Kangana Ranaut/Instagram) 

Fashion industry too goes vocal for local

Apart from Kangana many fashion designers, including Manish Malhotra, have been supporting numerous small artisans through ir work. craftspeople enjoy support of designers Anita Dongre, Anavila Misra, Rina Singh of Eka, Gautam Gupta, and many more. As customers choose handcrafted clos, with natural dyes and fabrics, slow fashion and local outfits are gently but steadily claiming ir place at table.