Deepavali 2026 fashion: colour, modern saris and new silhouettes

This Deepavali, designers want people to have fun with their festive wardrobes, from nostalgic favourites to bolder silhouettes and prints. Chennai designer Ashwin Thiyagarajan is bringing back colour with pleated and cropped saris, pre-draped dhotis, cropped jackets and a new take on the pavadai skirt, all in cotton, while pieces are chosen to last through the wedding season.