Decoding the fashion shebang of Indian artistes – Times of India

If there’s something that music artistes today are good at apart from their craft, it’s serving fashion looks. With Diljit Dosanjh showcasing his music and individualistic fashion sense on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, spotlight is back on Indian musicians and the fashion choices that reflect their individuality and help build a persona. Here’s looking at some popular Indian singers and rappers, whose clothes are an extension of their personality and the music they present.

Pic: @diljitdosanjh

Diljit wore his signature desi look, complete with turban at the US talk show. A short-sleeved kurta with tamba or tehmat – a traditional, draped Punjabi bottom, paired with monochrome sneakers from a popular US sports brand. Accessorised with a black shoulder harness, gold baalis or hoops, and a Rs 1.2 crore-worth blingy, Swiss luxury brand watch designed by a New York-based jeweller. Kurta-tamba with turban, seems like an extension of Diljit’s personality. He wears with flair while combining touches of unassuming pearls, gold or silver jewellery, bright coloured gloves, and of course, cool kicks.



His everyday fits inch towards understated, yet luxurious streetstyle. At times, almost Gen Z-like but more bougie. Think baggy sweatshirts and t-shirts, co-ord sets, vests, jackets, cargo pants, bucket hats. A self-confessed sneakerhead, his vibrant and edgy collection has pairs from luxury Spanish and Italian brands, to US sports brands.

Pic: @vivianakadivine

Divine aka Vivian Fernandes’ styling reflects his identity as a desi rapper, and the voice from the gullies. Flashy with the right amount of relatability. Bomber jackets, ripped jeans, leather pants, high tops, sneakers, baseball caps, blingy accessories. His sartorial choices have a mix of US streetwear, to sustainable Indian brands, to premium designerwear, be it Italian luxury brand sunglasses, sneakers, and fanny packs, or luxury Swiss brand watches.

Pic: @darshanravaldz

Darshan Raval is synonymous with churning romantic songs, and naturally, his style reflects his chocolate boy charm. Muted colours, straight jeans, basic tees, classic jackets, monotoned shirts, classic cut suits, slightly messy hair, stubble, and barely-there accessories.

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Big on logo mania, and designs that grab attention, Badshah doesn’t shy away from embracing bold colours and statement pieces, much like his punchy raps and songs. Oversized outerwear, played around with basic bottoms, chunky footwear and accessories, like the acetone-wash, anti-fit jacket from an Indian designer label, in the pic.

Pic: @saumyathakur

From doing playback singing and creating independent music, to performing on stage like a pop star, Sunidhi Chauhan has had a reinvention of sorts. Powerful singing, complete with as powerful dancing and stage act, accompanied with clever, statement-making styling. Think trendy, high on glamour outfits that include co-ords, rompers, bodysuits, leather pants, mini skirts, capes, fishnet stockings, thigh-high boots, and oodles of stage presence.

Pic: @prashantmangasuli

Jasleen Royal, known for her heartfelt, soulful numbers, exudes an easy-breezy vibe on stage. With guitar as a permanent accessory, the multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, wears everything from shirt dresses, to fringe and sequinned dresses, to skirts with mesh tops, mostly from Indian labels. Tousled hair being a signature hairstyle that adds to Jasleen’s girl-next-door image.

Pic: @jonitamusic

Pic: @apdhillon

India-born and Canada-bred Jonita Gandhi, and AP Dhillon deserve a space on the list for sheer personality, as singer-performers and fashionistas. Jonita explores her fusion-ness through her fashion choices. Much like the camouflaged, frilled saree, paired with booties and a high braided ponytail. While AP wears clothes that are a sign of his success –journey from a basement studio to sold out concerts. Think turtlenecks, loungesuits, sweatshirts, to multi-lakhs worth suits, and a dose of jazz in the form of jewels, and of course his signature ducktail beard.