Dressing for highly publicized events can present a unique set of challenges, and striking a balance between elegance and excited-to-be-here is a difficult task, even for the most fashionable celebrities. Perhaps that’s why the refined personal style of Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor makes such an impact. A regular in the front row and on the red carpet, Kapoor has crafted a look heavy on couture pieces and ultrafeminine details. Other starlets might embrace minimalism or laid-back chic, but not Kapoor: The actress opts for head-to-toe “looks,” complete with perfectly coordinated hair, makeup, and, more often than not, megawatt jewels. Given her penchant for glamour—you’re far more likely to see her in fresh-off-the-runway Ulyana Sergeenko than sneakers and jeans—Kapoor has become one of the most-watched international trendsetters, and there’s no question why: Her parade of colorful saris, lacy Burberry dresses, and gilded accessories is nonstop fun.
As the daughter of one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars, the acclaimed actor Anil Kapoor, Sonam is part of a cinematic dynasty. Originally studying economics and political science, Kapoor first took an interest in acting after encouragement from a family friend, the actress Rani Mukerji. Quickly tapped for starring roles in big-budget films, Kapoor landed her first big success with 2010’s I Hate Luv Storys, a romantic comedy that propelled her into the spotlight. Following up with high-profile roles in dramas like Raanjhanaa and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo—one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time—Kapoor established herself as one of India’s most in-demand leading ladies. Every bit as popular off-screen, Kapoor is known for her uncensored wit in interviews and activism for causes like diabetes research.
When it comes to fashion, Kapoor is a bona fide clotheshorse, updating her social channels with frequent peeks into her closet. Kapoor’s eclectic ensembles never shy away from experimentation, often combining pieces from Indian designers like Payal Khandwala and Anju Modi with Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler, and Hermès. As comfortable in a gilded ghagra choli as she is in animal-print Roberto Cavalli, Kapoor merges traditional Indian ensembles with on-trend accents from top runway talent. With the release of her latest film, Neerja, scheduled for release next month, Kapoor is set to provide the world with several more A-list red carpet moments very soon.
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