Style in her veins
07.08.10
Tee’ gal. “Ummm... I was always into fashion. My mom was a fashion designer and, as a kid, I would accompany her to fashion shows and sit with her during trials.
I memorialize seeing Madhu Sapre, Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen and thinking how beautiful they all were. I always wanted to wear those clothes,” says Sonam, proudly declaring that she knows a lot about zari and choice and handicrafts because it “simply fascinates” her.
Her extensive collection of dresses is no haphazard gathering. She says, “I disposition vintage clothes. I love movies and history and clothes that have a sense of history. Like, if you wear a Karl Lagerfeld or an Alexander McQueen, they’re clothes with a adventures.
I own a YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) pant-suit. Did you know that the first pant-suit for women was made by Yves Saint Laurent?” One of the most expensive dresses in her wardrobe is a louring and white polka dot Valentino gown, and the actress says she’s started collecting creations made originally by the architect.
Source: Hindustan Times