VisionPlus India

• Carrera Flaglab 11 – The clean lines and sporty edges add an urban finish to bright sarees and slicked-back hair. When paired with neon sneakers or metallic belts, these visors give the whole look a distinctly post-modern pop star feel. The move to sneakers wasn’t just about comfort—it’s a cultural reset. Sarees are now worn to music festivals, college campuses, even coffee runs. And instead of heels or sandals, they’re sneakers. The sneakers ground the saree in reality. Add eyewear, and suddenly it becomes a look. A moment. A scroll- stopper. More than anything, the saree-sneaker-sunnies aesthetic is about owning personal style. It's not bound by occasion or gender or body type. It's expressive, individualistic, and global— just like the India of 2025. Whether it’s a traditional silk saree styled with angular black Balmain frames or a breezy mul-cotton drape paired with yellow Ray-Bans Wireframe rounds and dramatic cat-eyes channel old-world charm, with a modern twist. • Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck 1962 – Classy, understated, and ideal with handwoven sarees and earthy tones. • Versace VE4425U – Bold cat-eye for when you want your saree moment to also be a diva moment. These shapes particularly shine when styled with oversized earrings or a bright red bindi—a retro-fusion fantasy. FUTURE MEETS FOLKLORE A wildcard in the sunglasses game, wraparound visors are surprisingly versatile when paired with fluid sarees. The juxtaposition of traditional drape and futuristic eyewear creates something strikingly editorial. • Gentle Monster x Moncler Wraparound – High- concept eyewear for risk- takers. and slip-on sneakers, the look doesn’t ask for approval. It owns its space. Because now, fashion isn’t about blending in or ticking boxes, it’s about making statements. Sarees, sneakers, and sunnies just happen to be the most powerful statement-makers around. Daniela D’Souza CELEBRITIES LEADING THE FUSION CHARGE Alia Bhatt turns up the charm, sunshine, saree, and shades that do all the talking. Priyanka Chopra shows us how it’s done, saree slay with shades that speak. 18 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION