The second half of the year brings with it India’s much-loved festive season. It is a time when homes come alive with colour, celebrations fill the air and dressing up becomes part of the joy. This year, fashion has embraced maximalism, with vibrant ensembles, bold jewellery and statement accessories taking centre stage. From timeless classics to fresh new trends, here’s a look at some of the styles that stood out this festive season.

Ear chain

An accessory that can instantly elevate a festive look is the bejewelled ear chain. It sits along the ear and connects the earring to the hair, adding an interesting detail to the look. A more fashion-forward alternative to the usual earrings-and-hair-accessories combination, ear chains work beautifully with lehengas, sarees and even kurtas. Rashmika Mandanna, Sharvari, Sobhita Dhulipala and Sara Arjun have all shown how striking the accessory can look.

Chandbalis

Chandbalis have been a part of traditional Indian jewellery for centuries and remain a festive favourite. Known for their signature crescent-moon shape, they have evolved across regions and generations, from elaborate kundan and pearl designs to sleeker, contemporary styles. Their timeless appeal has also made them a favourite among Bollywood’s leading ladies. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sreeleela, Sonam Kapoor and more have all paired classic chandbalis with festive ensembles.

Nose Ring

Nose jewellery has always had a special place in Indian dressing, with every region offering its own take on the accessory. From tiny diamond studs and delicate hoops to ornate Maharashtrian naths, these pieces can add a festive touch without overpowering the look. Madhuri Dixit and Sonali Bendre embraced the traditional nath, while Alia Bhatt opted for a delicate pearl-adorned nose ring for her Cannes 2026 look. Their versatility makes them an easy choice for both elaborate and understated looks.

Chokers

Chokers brought a regal touch to ethnic ensembles, with several celebrities embracing the trend. Sitting across the neckline, the statement accessory frames the face and adds just the right amount of oomph. From pearls and gemstones to intricate gold detailing, there are plenty of ways to style them. Kajol and Deepika Padukone have paired chokers with ethnic looks in the past, showing that they work with both elaborate and simpler ensembles. Worn alone or layered with longer necklaces, a choker can bring an entire look together.

Tube Blouses

Tube blouses emerged as a fashion favourite this season, with several celebrities opting for the strapless silhouette. The appeal lies in how the blouse lets the saree, jewellery or overall styling take centre stage. Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday paired theirs with statement neckpieces, maang tikkas and sleek buns for a polished, glamorous look. Kiara Advani and Nitanshi Goel kept things breezier with open hair. Whether paired with statement jewellery or styled minimally, the tube blouse offers a fresh, contemporary way to wear traditional outfits.

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Meanwhile, Divyenndu has had a busy 2026, returning as Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur: The Movie, which released in September. He also made his Telugu debut with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi. He was also seen in the Netflix series Glory, alongside Pulkit Samrat earlier this year.

Abhishek Banerjee, meanwhile, made his Tamil web series debut with Legacy, starring alongside R Madhavan, and was also part of Lust Stories 3 and the Netflix film Toaster, produced by Rajkummar Rao.

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Hollywood has lost one of the last glittering pillars of its golden era. Eva Marie Saint, the radiant, fiercely talented star who captured hearts and critical acclaim over a career that stretched across nine decades, has passed away at the age of 102. Her representative confirmed she died peacefully of natural causes at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones.

Saint did not just enter Hollywood, she took it by storm. Making an unforgettable feature film debut opposite Marlon Brando in Elia Kazan’s 1954 classic On the Waterfront, she delivered a turn of astonishing, fragile vulnerability as Edie Doyle. The performance swept the industry, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Heavily pregnant at the time of the March 1955 ceremony, Saint walked up to the stage and famously beamed to the room: “I may have the baby right here!” She gave birth just two days later. That was the magic of Eva Marie Saint, radiant poise wrapped in genuine grit.

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Her genius caught the eye of master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, who boldly cast her against type as the seductive, cool-headed undercover agent Eve Kendall in North by Northwest (1959). Hitchcock meticulously curated every detail of her look, styling her as the quintessential Hitchcock blonde opposite Cary Grant. Reflecting on his transformative direction, Saint once shared, “He worked with me from the outside in. My hair, my makeup, my shoes, my jewellery, my purse, my gloves, everything. And just from creating that exterior for me, he gave me the sense of a spy lady.”

Beyond the glitz of silver-screen thrillers, Saint was a true actor’s actor, earning a Primetime Emmy and working right into the 2000s with films like Superman Returns. With her passing, an entire chapter of Hollywood royalty draws its curtain, leaving behind performances that will inspire cinephiles forever.

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