{
  "id": 13292262,
  "title": "5 Ways To Dress Up This Festive Season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/5-ways-to-dress-up-this-festive-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/5-ways-to-dress-up-this-festive-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As festive season approaches, designers are infusing heritage and modern glamour into their collections. Five standout pieces from five designers are highlighted, each bringing their unique style to the festive wardrobe.\n\nAnita Dongre's Love is Home collection reimagines the timeless Benarasi weaving tradition with vibrant colors, playful patterns of birds, trees, and flora. Pair these with heirloom jewelry and classic juttis for a look that balances tradition and modernity.\n\nAsal by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's Chamkeeli collection focuses on high-shine embellishments and unapologetic glamour. The range features vibrant pinks, greens, and pastels with geometric motifs that add a contemporary edge to festive events.\n\nITRH's Polki collection offers an ornate take on traditional jewelry, translating intricate detailing into contemporary couture. Their bandhej Sharara set with hand embroidery and zardozi detailing is ideal for Navratri outings, paired with a statement choker.\n\nSurily G's Gulnaar collection is known for contemporary Indian occasion wear, offering a rich palette of pink, yellow, gold, and ivory. Their hot-pink straight skirt with embroidered borders and mirror embellishments, paired with coordinating embroidery, creates a vibrant look that stands out.\n\nJJV Kapurthala's NAU collection combines heritage-inspired motifs with contemporary silhouettes. Drawing inspiration from Kapurthala's royal legacy and African influences, the skirt with a Shifting Leaves Chevron motif paired with a velvet top with crossover silhouette creates a regal yet modern ensemble, perfect for a festive evening out.",
  "summary": "From the timeless appeal of Benarasi to the drama of sequins and jewel-inspired embellishments, festive fashion this season strikes a balance between heritage and modern glamour. We pick standout pieces from five designers that bring colour, craftsmanship and a contemporary edge to your festive wardrobe. Anita Dongre Trust Benarasi, one of India’s richest and most enduring weaving traditions,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Anita Dongre reimagines Benarasi weaving with vibrant colors and playful patterns",
    "Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla create high-shine, geometric motifs in Chamkeeli collection",
    "ITRH s Polki collection offers ornate, contemporary couture with hand-embroidered details"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This season's festive fashion trends blend traditional heritage with modern glamour, offering a range of styles that balance classic and contemporary elements for a stylish and culturally rich celebration.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}