Rupali Ganguly advocates sustainable fashion: Recycle and redefine your clothes
Mumbai, June 2
Television actress Rupali Ganguly has urged people to recycle and redefine their clothes. Speaking exclusively toat a recent fashion show, the 'Anupamaa' actress emphasized that fashion is not just about buying new outfits but also about creatively reusing existing pieces.
When asked what advice she would like to give to people regarding fashion choices, Rupali urged fans to rethink their spending habits on celebrity-inspired looks. Emphasizing that many outfits worn by celebrities are either part of brand collaborations or provided by production houses, she advised people not to spend excessively trying to replicate those styles.
The Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actress also expressed that individuals should recycle and redefine their existing clothes rather than spending money unnecessarily. "I just want to say that no matter who you are, please don't spend money on celebrities. Because most of the clothes come in collabs or are given by the producer. Celebrities don't spend much. So, please don't go out of your pocket and spend. Recycle and redefine your clothes."
Speaking about what fashion means to her, Ganguly stated, "To be honest, I have never paid attention to fashion. And I don't understand these things. Because the things that I like, others may not like them. There are so many good designers. So, you can see them on TV as well. I think the one who can carry off a saree well is the most fashionable. So, there are so many people from our channel who can carry off a saree well. There are many people from TV. For me, fashion is comfort."
"Fashion is your mindset. It is what you want to say through your clothes. So, I will not say that this is not fashionable. But everyone wears a saree very well on TV. I think television should also be viewed from a different perspective. I said that I don't give much importance to fashion. You can wear whatever you like. There are so many talented people around you. There are stylists. I don't understand fashion," added Rupali Ganguly.
Work-wise, Rupali is currently seen playing the titular role in Star Plus's popular show Anupamaa.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good message but she should also talk about sustainability beyond just recycling. Fast fashion is destroying our environment. I wish she had mentioned organic fabrics or supporting local weavers. Still, a step in the right direction. Better than most Bollywood folks who endorse cheap brands.
"Fashion is comfort" - That's the lesson! Our grandmothers knew this all along. Those heavy designer lehengas and stiff blazers are so impractical. Give me a soft cotton saree any day. Rupali's simplicity is refreshing, especially when most TV stars are busy promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
I appreciate the sentiment, but isn't it ironic for a celebrity to say "don't spend money on celebrities" when she's wearing expensive designer clothes in the show? Many fans can't afford even one saree like that. Still, the recycling idea is good - I've started swapping dupattas with friends. 😄
Indian fashion needs this wake-up call. From Kanjeevaram to Chikankari, our heritage fabrics are timeless. Instead of chasing Zara trends, we should appreciate what we already have. Rupali's approach is very Indian - practical and rooted. Hats off for keeping it real! 🇮🇳
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