In fine panache

Updated On: 11 August, 2024 06:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR

Kaun Banega Crorepati stylist on drawing inspiration from Amitabh Bachchan’s films in the ’70s and 17th-century fashion for his look on the show

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The Baroque Cravat; (right) Amitabh Bachchan

No matter what he dons, Amitabh Bachchan carries it with panache. Be it in his films or the quiz game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the legendary actor-quizmaster’s style is simply elegant. Priya Patil, who has been creating his look on KBC for over a decade, opts to play with deep, rich colours like black, blue, wine, and purple. “We also have some Jodhpuri jackets in vibrant colours and the classic three-piece suits,” she says. “The standout feature in season 16 is an accessory I designed, inspired by his style in the movies of the ’70s and ’80s. He often wore a scarf back then. There’s also inspiration from early 17th-century baroque fashion, where similar scarves were worn. I have modernised this concept to pair it with three-piece suits. I call my new accessory The Baroque Cravat—it features a band wrapped around the neck and gathered in front, along with a brooch. I’ve also introduced smaller and refined wing collars,” says the stylist, who is thrilled to add her expertise to Bachchan’s style.

Priya Patil