Published By: Devyani

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Fusion Game: Sarees with Sneakers, Crop Tops with Lehengas, and a Whole Lot of Confidence

In a world dominated by the elegance of six-yard classics and loyalty towards ethnic wear, Samantha Ruth Prabhu says flip the fashion script as she goes on owning every fusion moment with high-voltage poise.

When it comes to the game of fusion fashion, Samantha is carving her own constellation. Be it pairing sneakers with six-yards, or styling lehengas with cropped-tops, she sure does know how to tread the space between traditional and modern edge with effortless panache. Her looks aren't just simply attires - they are statement pieces.

So, if you are looking for some major bold-but-balanced outfit inspiration, take a page from Samantha’s fashionably-fluid styling playbook where she chooses to colour outside the lines.

Denim and Handloom White Infused with Edge

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There is no question over Samantha’s love for indigenous and handloom sarees. In this dashing look, the Subham actress is seen draped in a white handloom saree from Anavila paired with a light-blue denim jacket. She complemented her simple white saree featuring subdued floral patterns with a pink and white striped crop-top blouse. The MVP here is the casually cuffed and acid-washed denim jacket which she threw over her saree. She accessorised her suave fusion statement with chunky earrings and a ring from Lara Morakhia. Styled by Preetham Jukalker, Samantha absolutely broke the internet with this look.

Traditional Lehenga Reimagined for Today

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In a regal look from 2024, Samantha is seen wearing a dusky-pink, intricately embroidered lehenga in netted fabric designed by Ridhi Mehra. The ensemble includes a heavily embroidered sleeveless netted blouse, a short embellished netted jacket with its full sleeves ending in a ballooned flare, a netted dupatta with the same adornments and the lehenga. Samantha looked absolutely stunning in this fusion wear.

Saree and Sneakers Shaking Up the Norm

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Every year, August 7 marks National Handloom Day, and who better to champion the traditional Indian garment than Samantha herself? She adores handloom sarees, so she was one of the first ones to post about it on Twitter. In this throwback picture, she is seen draped in a minimalist-printed black handloom saree designed and styled by Preetham Jukalker. The enigma lies in those crisp white sneakers that she paired with her saree. Sneakers and saree - do they go well together? Judge for yourself. This fusion look sported by Samantha is equal parts sassy, relaxed and chic.

Fusionist Elegance in Black with a Dash of Drama

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Attending a promotional event for her film Kushi, where she stars alongside Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha caused a style stir in a black and sand garden-print tiered lehenga and a hand-embroidered mirrorwork bralette. This gorgeous ensemble comes from the shelves of Arpita Mehta's eponymous label. The lehenga is hued in shades of black and grey. It features classic butti print with floral patterns in a grey hue, a tiered-flowy silhouette, a layered ghera, and a high-rise waistline. The black bralette-styled blouse features intricate hand-embroidered sequins, mirror work, noodle straps, a plunging sweetheart neckline, a midriff-baring cropped hem, and a fitted bust. She completed her ensemble with a butti printed slim dupatta draped on her neck, featuring cowrie shell detailing. She accessorised with emerald and gold dangling earrings, a matching bracelet, and oxidised silver bracelets by Darpan Mangatrai.

Layers and Embellishments Topped with Flair

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In an event in New York in 2023, the Shakuntalam star was seen in a gorgeous and mesmerizing fusion ensemble from the shelves of Ritu Kumar’s eponymous label. She donned a heavily embellished corset set featuring an orange corset with mint green and maroon shades embroidered in gold taar work and sequin adornments; a strapless blouse accenting a plunging neckline, a structured boning, bodycon silhouette; and a pair of high-waisted palazzo-style flared pants hued in different brown patterns and intricate sequin work. She layered her ensemble with two jackets: one is a trench-style cover-up jacket toning with the corset, and the other a long notch-lapel blazer. Both the jackets detail heavy embellishments in ornate sequin patterns. She accessorised with statement jewellery including a pearl necklace bedecked with a striking pendant featuring gemstones, small yet pretty ear studs, a spiral metallic watch, an oxidised silver ring, and tinted Lennon-styled sunglasses.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu isn’t just taking over trend charts with her fusion looks - she’s championing modernism and progress. From global stages to grassroots panels at home, she’s showing how traditional Indian attires can be reimagined again and again - without losing a speck of soul. Sneakers, bralettes, denims, jackets - these are not mere fashion stunts - but style declarations. So, mix and match and experiment with different style statements and watch Samantha's fusion formula do the talking.