Bollywood Bound: 15 Celebrities Who've Worn Indian Looks
Hollywood and Bollywood have had a longstanding, if sometimes fraught, love affair, and there's a rich history of inspiration and exchange between the two film production powerhouses. So it makes sense that celebrities on this side of the Pacific would want to emulate the lavish looks from Subcontinental cinema, as well as Indian culture, more widely. They sometimes don't get it right, though (got a wedding? No? Then why the maang tikka?), or ape essentializing stereotypes, and therein lies the issue. What do you think of celebrities wearing bindis, jewelry, and other Indian stylistic elements? Is it harmless homage, ignorant appropriation, or something else entirely? Take a look and decide for yourself.
Jil Sander
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I think indian style/culture is gorgeous. I love the attention to detail and how lavish everything looks. If I was to wear something indian, it would be an homage to the craftsmanship and beauty involved - unfortunately it just doesn't look right on me.
1Among the non-Indians Ashley Judd looks the most authentic, she could easily be mistaken as an Indian beauty .
2I think Natalie Portman looks amazing as well!
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