Saree Not Saree: 5 Designers We're Lovin' For Their Quirky Saree Innovations!

Saree is an evergreen article of clothing in any Indian woman’s closet. Heck, it’s even made its way to international red carpets and stolen hearts all the way! Closer home, it’s more of a staple. And yet revered and treasured by women - young and old alike.There has to be at least a few pieces of those gorgeous nine yards of luxe fabric gracing a woman’s closet.

Did you know every girl (well many*, if you will) has a saree initiation day in her life? The first saree a girl ever drapes on herself is always her mother’s. It’s a ritual. It’s a coming of age moment, a milestone mothers and daughters share together. The times may have changed and newer trends may have replaced the older ones but love for saree continues to blow strong!

Because we believe that goodness in any era should be incorporated into traditional threads, we’ve come to love these 5 awesome designers who’ve given the traditional saree a quirky modern twist! Check ‘em out.

1. Payal Pratap

This pre-stitched chic Indigo Pinstriped Saree with embroidered rose bouquets worn with a crisp white cotton shirt perfectly juxtaposes modern silhouettes beside traditional drapes and we cannot take our eyes off it! Pratap is known for her playful prints and choice of colours & textures, do check her out.

Drive Down To | Shop No. 3, Main Market, Lodhi Colony
Here’s Her FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/payalpratapofficial/
Check Out Her Website | www.payalpratap.com

2. Nida Mahmood

This very name stands for eccentricity and blasts of colours when it comes to fashion. This saree by Nida paired with a pair of jeans bedazzles you with a bold printed pallu set against a flowy solid yellow fabric in the trending half-n-half style. Go mod while you’re still slayin’ in a saree!

Drive Down To | 36, First Floor, Fashion Street, Shahpur Jat
Here’s Her FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/NidaMahmoodOfficial/
Check Out Her Website | www.nidamahmood.com

3. Yogesh Chaudhary

We have fallen head over heels for this one! CANNOT get over the striking yellow of the sunflowers against the pink & orange of the drape. Teamed with a forest green coloured blouse, it looks like an amazing ensemble to wear for a outdoorsy day event, doesn’t it

Drive Down To | Shop No. 101, The Galaxy, Behind 32nd Milestone, Sector 15, Gurgaon
Here’s His FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/SurendriYogeshChaudhary/ 
Check Out His Website | www.surendri.com

4. Satya Paul

Known for offbeat prints and play with colours, Satya Paul has long been standing tall in this genre. This pretty saree with bold floral motifs & graphic scribbles showcases modern day graffiti in summer colours in this printed saree. Pure love!

Drive Down To | DLF Promenade, DLF Place, Saket, GK I & Other Outlets
Here’s The FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/SatyaPaulIndia/
Check Out Their Website | www.satyapaul.com

5. Anupama Dayal

Look at that! It’s every bit of a modern + traditional fusion! A bikini blouse with a sheer tunic over it, this take on the pant saree in bright shades of red and the hip nautical stripes of this season makes for a treat to the eyes. Anupama sure knows her prints & colours down pat.

Drive Down To | 64 A, Middle Lane, Khan Market
Here’s Her FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/anupamaa.by.anupama.dayal/
Check Out Her Website | www.anupamaa.com

So how did you like these innovations around the sacred nine yards of fabric? We really admire the ones we selected, let us know which one(s) is your favourite in the comments below!