APARNA THOMAS

Aparna Thomas looks stylish and contemporary in her House of Vandy black and white ensemble.

AMITHA JOBIN

Influencer Amitha looked radiant and majestic in Design Me Cochin’s golden  lehenga

ARATHI PODI

Arathi’s designs always incorporate her personality into her clothes. Her blue velvet gown is stunning, and the jewellery completes the whole ensemble.

AHAANA KRISHNA

Ahaana Krishna’s vacation ensemble is as vibrant as summer, proving that style is really about expressing oneself. In Singapore, looking stylish in her orange minidress

MAMITHA BAIJU

Jobina Vincent dressed Mamitha Baiju in an embroidery organza jacket, crushed satin fabric by T and M Signature, and a pearl-encrusted crop top

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Celebrities and Gen Z influencers have been copying this look in recent times. From Sonam Kapoor’s Dior SS24 red carpet appearance to Deepika Padukone’s pantsuit moment, Kylie’s stunning red dress for the Jacquemeus SS24 show really set the trend.

What is the “aesthetic of the mob wife”?

The simplest variation entails wearing an all-black ensemble with a fur coat—real or imitation. But supporters of the look contend that the appearance is meaningless without the corresponding attitude. A high-volume hairstyle, crimson lipstick and nails and sunglasses large enough to serve as a kind of windscreen are all added by meticulous students of the mafia wife repertoire.

From where is this coming?

Speaking of “The Sopranos,” a few of users on the app think that HBO started the trend in order to tie it in with its massive promotion for the 25th anniversary of the show’s premiere. HBO spokesman Jason Mulderig described the trend as “a testament to ‘The Sopranos’ and its enduring impact on culture” in a statement, but he denied any responsibility for starting it.

Whether intentional or not, explainers, guides, and glossy articles on social media and other platforms soon popularized the mob wife look.

Why has this become a viral phenomenon is the question. Ultimately, the trend is only embracing a hyperbolic rendition of styles that are not only mainstream but, in certain instances, even hailed as the height of haute couture. 

The Crucial Elements Of A Mob Wife

The style of the mob wife is an amazing fusion of opulence and boldness. Big blowouts, faux fur, and a white man’s self-assurance are essential components. In contrast to the modest “clean girl” appearance or the subtle “stealth wealth,” the mob wife style exudes luxury in an ostentatious and unapologetic way. To pull off this style, go large with accessories that pop, designs that are striking, and an air of opulent glamour.

Pay attention to the Italian Americans’ preferred silhouettes and textiles when it comes to fashion. Consider fake fur coats, leather leggings and power shoulder blazers. Moreover, stockings in vibrant hues like green, crimson, or burgundy and leopard designs can liven up your appearance.

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Mamitha Baiju in a beautiful bridal lehenga on the ramp of Lulu Wedding Utsav promoting her new film #premalu

Looking so chic on the multicolor saree, Mahima Nambiar on on the ramp of Lulu Wedding Utsav promoting her new film #LittleHearts

Malavika Menon looking like a goddess wearing Lulu Celebrate 

Arathi Podi looking so elegant in a black ensemble by her own brand for a promotional event

Ahaana Krishna looking so magical as a bridesmaid for her friends wedding

Aditi Ravi looks straight out of mythology in an inaugural function of  alukkas Jewellery 

Pearle Maaney flaunting in Kerala Saree for her daughters Noolukettu

Mamta Mohanda’s  pink girl vibes at Kochi getting her new BMW Z4 M40i

Sangeetha Janachandran looks beautiful in  black crepe silk saree with enhanced hand embroidery work

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Maharani Gayathri Devi of Jaipur

Maharani Gayatri Devi (1919-2009), regarded as a style icon in Europe and India, was more than just her collection of chiffon saris. She won the hearts of the Indian people, who repeatedly elected her to political office after the Maharaja of Jaipur fell deeply in love with her. She bequeathed an amazing legacy of Indian royalty’s way of life.

Regardless of her position as a maharani, politician, wife, or mother, Gayatri Devi always wore the same look. Given that Indian royal women were frequently expected to dress traditionally, Maharani Gayatri Devi was usually seen wearing modest, long-sleeved shirts with tastefully draped chiffon saris in gentle pastel colors. She loved to ride horses on the polo fields, though, and she also preferred slacks and didn’t mind donning them in public with short hairstyles. She rarely wore makeup, usually only a thoughtfully selected lipstick tint. Gayatri Devi’s embrace of the West was further demonstrated when she invited Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to India. A well-known photo from Life Magazine featured the two ladies wearing matching double-strand pearl necklaces and an exquisite outfit.

Maharani Indira Devi of Cooch Behar

When it comes to her clothes, Indira Devi dressed like her mother. She was the first lady to start using French chiffon fabrics for saris. Without her, the history of some of the most famous chiffon sari scenes in Indian cinema—portrayed by Alia Bhatt in Rocky and Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, or by Sridevi in Chandni—may not have unfolded as it did. At the time, the translucent material was mostly connected to lingerie, therefore Maharani Indira Devi’s decision to take this brave and revolutionary action was all the more admirable. When this fashion was first conceptualized in the 19th century, one can only imagine the scandalous implications it may have raised. Nevertheless, Indira Devi was undeterred, making floral chiffon saris with traditional silver or gold borders her trademark.

In her book Royal Patronage, Power and Aesthetics in Princely India, historian Angma Dey Jhala also mentions that the princess was a shoe enthusiast and that she ordered over 100 pairs from Salvatore Ferragamo, an Italian luxury house renowned for their exquisite footwear. Two pairs were available: the first pair was made of green velvet and had a pearl spiral around the heels, while the second pair was made of black velvet and had a diamond buckle.

Princess Karam of Kapurthala

Known as Sita Devi, Princess Karam of Kapurthala was known as the “pearl of India” in Parisian, New York, and London fashion circles throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Her marriage into a wealthy family complemented her love of European dress to perfection. Her father-in-law, the Maharaja of Kapurthala, was a well-known Francophile and a global traveler. His obsession with the French was so great, in fact, that he drew inspiration for his own palace from the Palace of Versailles.

Princess Karam was considered an inspiration by western artists such as Cecil Beaton and Man Ray, and she was multilingual in French, English, and German. She was frequently seen wearing pricey couture and oozing with Cartier and Boucheron gems. She even served as inspiration for designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1935 when she created a line of evening dresses based on her saris.

Niloufer, Princess of Hyderabad

Niloufer Farhat Begum, who was raised in France after being born in Istanbul, married the second son of the Nizam who had previously ruled Hyderabad. The princess, though not of Indian descent, adapted to traditional Indian attire like a very stylish fish to water. She was one of the first Indian fashion influences to westernize the traditional sari’s design and draping techniques, making her a trailblazer in the field of women’s health in India.

Her fashion alternated between traditional Indian garb and western silhouettes such as off-the-shoulder gowns and dresses since she frequently visited to other nations. Her fashion sense is so recognizable that it was showcased in the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum in New York.

Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

One of India’s most colorful royals, Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda, enjoyed the affluent lifestyle of Europe. The queen spent a significant portion of her life alternating between Monaco and Paris; in her later years, she was even granted Monaco citizenship. Records state that she would pack hundreds of saris, shoes, furs, and her renowned ruby-studded cigarette holder for every trip. She became even more fascinating and, perhaps a bit notorious, after her contentious marriage to the Maharaja of Baroda (both of them were married to other people when they met and started their relationship).

She was well-known for her excesses, such as her purchase of pure gold tongue cleaners from the upscale French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels. Her famous Baroda Pearl Canopy, a one-of-a-kind creation made of 9,50,000 priceless Basra pearls, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and colored glass beads, brought $2,235,000 (around INR 18 crores) at Christie’s auction in 2019.

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Despite the fact that it is only January, spring was unmistakably in the air on the Emmys red carpet. Many guests wore fresh greens, such as Jessica Chastain’s striking chartreuse Gucci gown and “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham’s delicate mint Marchesa gown embellished with beads.Floral details were also on display, such as on the custom Armani Privé dress that co-star Meghann Fahy wore in “The White Lotus,” actor and comedian Ali Wong’s embroidered satin Louis Vuitton skirt, and Simona Tabasco’s floral decoupage dress by Marni.

View our list of the best-dressed people below.

Simona Tabasco in Marni

Rachel Brosnahan in Versace

Jenna Ortega in Dior Couture

Ayo Edebiri in Louis Vuitton

Claire Danes in vintage Balmain

Colman Domingo in Louis Vuitton

Donald Glover in Bode

Elizabeth Debicki in Dior

Jessica Chastain in Gucci

Lizzy Caplan in archival Yohji Yamamoto

Meghann Fahy in Armani Privé

Riley Keough in Chanel

Sarah Snook in Vivienne Westwood

Aubrey Plaza in Loewe

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This year’s collection of gowns was outstanding; there were many memorable silhouettes, lots of sequins, bridal-inspired looks, and archival highlights. Hunter Schafer caught eyes with her spectacular train, Carey Mulligan argued for the fishtail, and Jennifer Aniston demonstrated the power of simplicity in her Little Black Dress. Rosamund Pike, meanwhile, spoke in favor of the red-carpet veil. Our top ten Golden Globes looks from 2024 are compiled here.

Margot Robbie

Barbie Love continues! Margot Robbie arrived wearing an Armani ensemble that was modelled off 1977 Superstar Barbie, right down to the accessories. Yes, some of us may have grown a little weary of seeing pink everywhere at all times in the media, but thank God someone revived some of the pleasure in this carpet. 

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer looked amazing on the red carpet in a stunning Prada outfit that came to life as she moved. The soft pink pattern featured a translucent, slip-dress-like garment that trailed behind the wearer as she moved.

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning selected a cream silky dress from Balmain’s past that had a gorgeous bow, adding to her collection of vintage favorites. She complimented her gown with vintage Cartier jewels.

Natalie Portman

With her Dior ballgown, which was entirely covered in sequins, and her De Beers jewels, Natalie Portman looked extremely glamorous.

Brie Larson 

Brie Larson also wore something different, opting for a purple Prada ankle-length dress for the special occasion. She accessorized with jewelry by Fred Leighton and Kwiat Diamonds, Old Hollywood waves, and matching pointed pumps.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone looked great and was undoubtedly the major winner of the evening. The actress rocked a stunning slash up her leg in a low-cut, embroidered Louis Vuitton evening gown.

Hailee Steinfeld

We adored Hailee Steinfeld’s customized pink Prada gown. With the opera gloves and matching updo, her appearance was right out of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. 

Greta Lee

Greta Lee dominated the show in a delicate lemon custom-colored Loewe satin gown with gold hardware. A stunning open back complemented the red carpet’s vibrant color scheme, which perfectly balanced drama and elegance. She was definitely the best-dressed of the evening.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift accessorized her floor-length green Gucci gown with pointed metallic-green Christian Louboutin heels. In addition, she donned a pair of dangling De Beers diamond earrings to amp up her glitter beneath the red carpet lights. She also returned to her distinctive fringe.

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In addition to being hailed for her exceptional acting in movies, Deepika Padukone is also credited with setting design trends. The actress never fails to captivate audiences with her exquisite sense of style and comfort, thanks to her impeccable sense of fashion. Whether she’s on the red carpet or stealing the show at fashion events, Deepika Padukone never fails to turn heads. Let’s see Deepika Padukone’s best fashion moments from the year 2023. 

Academy  Museum Gala 2023

Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a custom Louis Vuitton velvet one-shoulder gown in a deep violet at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala, showcasing her great sense of style. The dress had a single shoulder strap that changed to a strapless neckline on the other side. Its straight fit exuded a stylish, minimalistic air with its simple lines and absence of ornamentation. A circular train at the end of the gown gave an exquisite touch to the ensemble.

Koffee With Karan Season 8

Deepika Padukone chose a black Victoria Beckham cut-out outfit for Koffee with Karan season 8. The bodycon silhouette of the dress, along with its daring backless feature, knit design, cut-out element beneath the bust, calf-length skirt, and plunging square neckline, all worked together to showcase Deepika’s amazing figure. A gold choker, matching statement rings, and black Christian Louboutin stilettos with insanely high heels completed her minimalistic ensemble.

Jawan Promotions

At Jawan’s press conference, Deepika Padukone looked lovely in a white saree by Sabyasachi with elegant black sequined borders. The floor-length train of the draped saree was formed by a cascading pallu and front pleats. She accessorised it with a sleeveless halter-neck shirt that had a backless design, a cropped length, and adorable tie closures to give it a contemporary feel. Black shoes and emerald-green earrings finished the ensemble.

MM Bridal Couture Show

DP looked lovely in a cream sheer saree with elaborate frillwork at Manish Malhotra’s bridal couture show. She draped the pallu so elegantly that it cascaded gorgeously from her shoulders. She accessorised her saree with a backless top featuring a halter neck style that was adorned with elaborate mirror work, lending an additional glamorous touch. Vibrant red lipstick, subtle eye shadow, thickened eyebrows, blush, and highlighter were Deepika’s finishing touches. She chose bold drop earrings set with green emeralds instead of adding many accessories.

NMACC Launch

At the NMACC launch event, Deepika Padukone looked stunning in an emerald and pearl embellished gold Zardozi-embroidered pantsuit by Anamika Khanna. She accessorized the look with a floor-length cape that had a gold zardozi border, lending it a regal feel. She accessorized her ensemble with unusual vintage jewelry that went nicely with her clothing. She accessorized her ensemble with a distinctive maang tikka.

OSCAR 2023

Deepika made a dramatic entrance at the 2023 Oscars wearing a black velvet gown. The dress included drapings on the arms, full-length sleeves with opera gloves attached, a fitted bust, a corseted bodice, an off-the-shoulder neckline with a plunging design that highlighted her décolletage, and a pleated skirt that skimmed the floor in a mermaid-style. Stunning diamond accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets, and statement rings, were used by Deepika to accessorize the black gown. Her disheveled bun in the centre completed the ensemble.

OSCAR After Party

At the Oscars after-party, Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a purple fur short dress by Naeem Khan. Leather gloves, a black waist belt, and net mesh stockings were her accessories for the dress. She wore diamond jewels, pointy black heels, and a bun in her hair.

Paris Fashion Week

During Paris Fashion Week, Deepika Padukone radiated a fierce sense of style at the Louis Vuitton show. She looked amazing in a minidress made of black leather, sheer lace stockings, and knee-high boots. Her dramatic Smokey-eye glam and bare lipstick completed the look flawlessly, and her loose hair cascading in untamed curls gave the sombre ensemble a little more personality.

Pathan Success Party 

At the Pathaan triumph party, Deepika looked stunning in a custom floral midi dress by Gauri and Nainika with a plunging neckline. Her two-tone drop earrings, embellished with high-shine crystal and enamel work, perfectly matched the ensemble. Her simple makeup and elegant open hairstyle, which highlighted her rosy-pink glow, finished the ensemble.

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