Team HELLO! India's festive essentials to dazzle the season away

Get ready to dazzle this festive season with a curated selection of stunning ensembles and accessories from some of India's most celebrated designers. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary flair, making them the perfect additions to your celebratory wardrobe. From the choicest suits to the season's trendiest accessories, make this festive season your most stylish one yet. 

FESTIVE ESSENTIALS FOR A DAZZLING DIWALI

1. Arna Anarkali Set

This exquisite ensemble anarkali showcases Mrunalini Rao's signature style of intricate, handcrafted embroidery and dramatic silhouettes. The luxurious fabric and detailed work make it a standout piece, perfect for grand festive occasions and weddings.

2. Two-toned Velvet Handbag

A collaboration that marries comfort with high fashion, this handcrafted handbag from NEEDLEDUST and Abhinav Mishra's third instalment features intricate mirror work and delicate embroidery. They are the ideal accessory choice for the festive season, adding a touch of sparkle to any outfit. 

3. Nupur Kanoi Coord Set 

This contemporary outfit by Nupur Kanoi redefines festive wear with its modern silhouette and fluid drape. It offers a chic and hassle-free alternative to traditional attire, allowing you to move with ease while making a stylish statement at any festive gathering.

5. Origem Lorraine Chain Floral Marquise Diamond Bracelet

This elegant bracelet from Origem features a delicate chain adorned with floral and marquise-cut lab-grown diamonds. It is a brilliant and sustainable choice for the festive season, adding a touch of sophisticated sparkle that can be layered with other pieces or worn on its own.

6. Ranna Gill Printed Gown

Showcasing Ranna Gill's penchant for vibrant prints and flowy designs, this gown is a fresh yet comfortable pick for all festivities, where the Indian ensembles can be given a bit of a break for something refreshing. 

7. Ritika Mirchandani Sharara Set

A true statement piece, this sharara set by Ritika Mirchandani is characterised by its structured silhouette and opulent bugle bead embroidery. The bold design and meticulous detailing make it a showstopper, ensuring you're the centre of attention at any high-profile festive event.

8. Elegant Rhinestone Heels

These chic heels from CAI's new festive collection feature delicate rhinestone-embellished straps and a comfortable heel, perfect for adding a touch of glamour to any festive outfit without compromising on comfort. They're versatile enough to pair with traditional or contemporary attire, ensuring you sparkle from head to toe as you dance through the night. 

9. Exquisite Chikankari Saree from Elisha Wadhwani

This stunning saree from Elisha Wadhwani is adorned with intricate Chikankari embroidery and offers timeless elegance and grace. The delicate craftsmanship and beautiful drape make it an ideal choice for sophisticated festive gatherings, blending tradition with refined style.

10. Modern Nehru Jacket and Kurta Set by Jorah Men

This stylish ensemble for men from Joran features a contemporary Nehru jacket with subtle patterns, paired with a matching kurta and tailored trousers. It's a perfect blend of traditional Indian wear with a modern twist, making it suitable for any festive celebration where comfort meets class.

11. Pearl Clutch

The Pearl clutch from Miraggio is straight out of the Art Deco era. Crafted from shiny exotic material and flaunting a sleek silhouette, this clutch makes every look ethereal, whether modern Indo-Western or something more traditional. Clutch it in your hand or slip the detachable crossbody chain on your shoulder, and it's wedding and Diwali party-ready in no time. 

12. Alia Gold Wedge Heel Sandals

A wedge heel and a blend with the iconic kolhpuri chappals? This wedge sandal is your one-stop solution. This gold pick from Sandalwali is made from 100% vegan leather, which can be styled any way you like and is a festive staple for anything between pujas to parties to wedding night dancing, thanks to the additional cushioning and anti-slip sole for utmost comfort. 

13. Idôle Power Perfume

Festivities aren't complete without the scent of flowers so right in time for the season, Lancôme introduces Idôle Power Eau de Parfum Intense to make festive nights more fragrant with its woody floral notes. Its vibrant rose-sandalwood accord is elevated by the unique fruity-floral Pomarose note, opening with juicy rose facets, blooming into Damascena rose and jasmine, before settling into creamy sandalwood and musk.

14. Patent Leather Block Heels

This season, only clothes don't count when it comes to chic factor; so do accessories. For your next contemporary night of cocktails this season, elevate your look with the Black Block Heels by Rosso Brunello. They are made in glossy patent leather and feature a sleek slingback design that is finished with a striking gold buckle detail. Slip into this pair to give your look a touch of timeless sophistication with comfort—which also makes them the perfect choice for both the office and after-hours occasions to head to straight after.

15. Glossy Shine Lipsticks by L’Oréal Paris

This festive season, there's an arrival of liquid lipsticks from Paris to India, just in time for the celebrations. The Lacque Resistance collection by L’Oréal Paris—first seen at Paris Fashion Week—includes ten versatile shades that range from everyday nudes to striking reds. Offering rich pigment, glossy shine, and long-lasting wear, each shade is designed to flatter Indian skin tones and add that extra sparkle to festive looks. Two shades stand out as collector’s favourites: 'Worth It' a glamorous pick inspired by Alia Bhatt, and 'Le Rouge Paris', a timeless red associated with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Together, they bring a blend of Parisian chic and Bollywood elegance to the season’s beauty kits, making them perfect for dressing up every celebration.

16. Leather Sandals by Birkenstock

When you need comfortable sandals that also look good on traditional attire, Birkenstock sandals are your safest bet. Whether it’s your favourite sarees or kurtas, their unisex sandal styles work wonders for almost everyone. Whether you’re enjoying garba all night long or lounging at a Diwali party, their cork sandals sit in that sweet spot of premium looks and maximum comfort. 

17. Swim Sets 

If you're swapping cocktail parties for a pool getaway this festive season, then take your pick from Covera's selection of chic swimwear to look like the coolest chick on the loungers. The Sangria Ruffle Bikini Swim Skort Set, with its ruffle strap top and skirt, lends a flattering silhouette to one's frame. The Sangria Classic Monokini & Sarong Set features a one-piece monokini with a matching sarong for complete coverage that's stylish as ever. For an added layer of coverage when you're by the pool, the Pina Colada Printed Sarong will work as a cover-up, a scarf, or even a playful bandana. 

18. 3-in-1 Makeup Tint by Masaba Gupta

The only multi-tasker you need this season to get ready and out of the door in minutes will be the 3-in-1 Quench Tint from LoveChild by Masaba. Having a versatile formula for lips, cheeks, and eyes, it delivers a hydrating, pigment-rich formula for effortless, multi-tasking makeup in a single bottle, that's perfect even on the go.

19. Makeup to start the party

Ahead of the festival of lights, M·A·C Cosmetics India is setting the tone for celebration with makeup made to shine from morning pujas to midnight parties. The campaign highlights M·A·C’s iconic products, reimagined as festive essentials, and brings them to life through three bold signature looks that inspire self-expression and keep the celebrations glowing all night long.

20. Saree Capsule Collection by Shilpa Shetty

There's no better time of the year to slip into a saree. As Shilpa Shetty Kundra ties up with Aza Fashions to launch ROAR, her contemporary saree-inspired capsule collection redefines elegance with an empowering spirit. Known for her own versatile saree looks, the collection reimagines the timeless saree with modern sensibilities, featuring innovative drapes, botanical prints, and versatile silhouettes that transition from festive occasions to contemporary wardrobes so you'll have celebrity-inspired designs to pick from for festive nights.

21. Nails fit for every night out

This festive season, let your style shine in more ways than one. Don’t just dress for the occasion, let your nails make a statement too. With OPI’s nail lacquers, you’ll find the perfect shade to complement every outfit and mood, adding the perfect finishing touch that brightens every moment. From delicate pastels and sparkling shimmers to dramatic tones, OPI ensures your festive look feels complete down to the finest detail. Celebrate the festival of lights with colours that speak your style on your nails.

22. Jewellery inspired by nature by CaratLane

Ahead of Dhanteras, CaratLane - A TATA Product has launched its latest collection – Peepal. Perfect to add a festive sparkle to your look, the collection’s inspiration is rooted in the calm and grace of the sacred leaf, crafted to shine bright this festive season. Its inspiration is brought to life through a range of diamonds and green alpanites, carefully cut and set in 14KT and 18KT yellow gold, with hints of green rhodium to evoke the natural elegance of the Peepal leaf. 

23. Pixie Dust Highlighter 

This Diwali, let warm tones take center stage with earthy browns, golden highlights, and sunset hues for a radiant, festive glow. Add a touch of luminosity: Sweep on the Pixie Dust Highlighter (₹899) for a soft, lit-from-within glow that holds its sheen rain or shine.

24. Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick

Bobbi Brown's latest matte lipstick is weightless yet pigmented, making festive nights more stylish without the hassle. Think blurred edges, cashmere-soft finish, and up to 8 hours of comfortable wear, perfect for every celebration. 

25. Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette 

Celebrate the season with vibrant eye looks, featuring 12 versatile shades that range from subtle neutrals to bold pops of colour. With its full-pigment, blendable formula, this palette offers high colour payoff and buildable intensity for festive-ready eyes. Free from parabens, sulfates, and talc, it ensures a skin-friendly application every time.

26. Gulaab Khas Kajal - Cobalt Blue 

The Gulaab Khas Kajal in Cobalt Blue is a richly pigmented kajal stick designed to enhance, define, and brighten the eyes. It is traditionally prepared with cow’s ghee, virgin coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and castor oil and is infused with liquorice extract, vitamin E, amalaki extract, nutmeg extract, camphor, and rose petals. Its natural ingredients help in keeping the eyes cool and relieving strain.

26. Festive handbags

Right in time for the sparkling season, Miraggio presents The Invite, a festive-ready collection of handbags that blend charm, glamour, and versatility. Featuring everything from sleek clutches and playful mini bags to striking shoulder styles, the range is designed to elevate every celebration. Their first-ever box clutches are statement pieces perfect for unforgettable entrances. With glossy finishes, sculpted silhouettes, luxe croc textures, and a palette spanning classic black and maroon to bold silver, gold, olive, tan, and pink, it brings effortless elegance and style for your every festive moment.