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Genelia Deshmukh: My Christmas style is more formal, elegant and sometimes vintage

ByAkash Bhatnagar
Dec 25, 2024 09:17 AM IST

In a special shoot with HT City Showstoppers, Genelia Deshmukh recalls her Christmas memories and the evolution of her festive fashion sense

For Genelia Deshmukh, Christmas is one of the most cherished times of the year. “It’s always about being Santa to a family member, a friend or to someone else. Prepping for the day, with the family getting together, eating and praying together, made a load of memories for me while growing up,” the actor shares.

Jewellery: HM DIWAN JEWELLERS Earrings with a blend of round, pear and marquise-cut diamonds.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Jewellery: HM DIWAN JEWELLERS Earrings with a blend of round, pear and marquise-cut diamonds.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Genelia in a ball gown with a fitted bodice and a net frill skirt from Bespokewala by HimaliRaj, paired with diamond earrings from HM Diwan Jewellers.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Genelia in a ball gown with a fitted bodice and a net frill skirt from Bespokewala by HimaliRaj, paired with diamond earrings from HM Diwan Jewellers.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Recalling her cherished memories of the festival, the actor shares that her mother would make her and her brother write letters to Santa every year about what they weren’t good at during the year and would aim to improve. “We would write a letter and post it in the post box to Santa’s address mum would give us. It was a ritual till I realized that she was Santa. It was so innocent and sweet, waiting to see whether Santa got your letter and making that whole resolution to yourself to get better,” she reveals.

Outfit: Bespokewala by HimaliRaj Genelia in a silver gown with metallic threads, sequins and beadwork.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Outfit: Bespokewala by HimaliRaj Genelia in a silver gown with metallic threads, sequins and beadwork.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Christmas is not just about celebration for Genelia Deshmukh, but also about putting the best foot forward in terms of fashion. She says, “Christmas is about fashion as you’d get your pretty dresses out in the red, whites and greens that generally are the Christmas colors. But with time, it's changed for me to something more formal. The weather is cooler than the rest of the year, so a little bit of layering happens along with high heels, pretty colors and even stockings once in a while. Christmas style is more formal, more elegant and sometimes vintage.”

Outfit: Rishi & Soujit Genelia in a pearl-work corset and drape skirt. Jewellery: Virrayaa jewellery Statement earrings featuring rubies and polkis.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Outfit: Rishi & Soujit Genelia in a pearl-work corset and drape skirt. Jewellery: Virrayaa jewellery Statement earrings featuring rubies and polkis.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Addressing her own fashion sense, Genelia insists that she isn’t someone who thinks that “fashion is be-all and end-all of everything”. “But being presentable, different and individual is important to me. I don't feel that the trends are determined anymore, it's what you bring to the table with your personality that's the determining factor. Fashion has evolved to a lot of comfort, with quirkiness. I personally prefer comfort, but I also like being trendy when I feel like it. Having your own quirk and individual personality matters more than just fitting with the ‘in’ thing,” she says, adding that she depends on her husband, actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh for his fashion advise too: “It contributes to a large part of what I eventually will walk out with from home, because I trust his aesthetics.”

Outfit: Karishma Deepa Sondhi Jewellery: HM DIWAN JEWELLERS This meticulously crafted signature neckpiece is a mix of rubies and diamonds(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Outfit: Karishma Deepa Sondhi Jewellery: HM DIWAN JEWELLERS This meticulously crafted signature neckpiece is a mix of rubies and diamonds(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Giving her two cents on the current fashion scene, Genelia states, “The whole era of wearing just what's in or the highest luxury brands has kind of taken a backfoot. Today people are doing some great work in India. Riteish and I find it tough to shop abroad as we love shopping here as we love the whole fashion game that's coming and evolving every day at home.”

Jewellery: Virrayaa jewellery Genelia wears a Zambian emerald hairband set with polkis and diamonds. Its classy and artistic cuts make the jewellery look seamless.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)
Jewellery: Virrayaa jewellery Genelia wears a Zambian emerald hairband set with polkis and diamonds. Its classy and artistic cuts make the jewellery look seamless.(Photo: Rohn Pingalay)

Creative Director and Producer: Shara Ashraf Prayag

Photographer: Rohn Pingalay

Talent co-ordination: Akash Bhatnagar

Stylist: Priyanka Castellino

Styling team: Khushboo Mehta, Rishita Parmar

Makeup: Richard Joseph

Hair: Ishaan Supriya Milind

Production co-ordination: Abigail Banerji, Shweta Sunny, Zahera Kayanat

Location: Hilton Mumbai International Airport

Talent publicity: Keerat Publicity

Crockery and cutlery: Sobé Decor, Plate & Peonie, India Circus By Krsnaa Mehta

Desserts: Anannya Borgohain (Yule Log, Bundt Cake, Lemon Tart, Carrot cupcakes, Toujours (Gingerbread cookies), SMOOR Chocolates (Strawberry cake, Chocolate pastry), Philoméne (Holly macaroons, Acorn brownies)

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