One of Delhi's most ageless divas brings her signature style at a boutique near you. PS: No hole-in-the-pocket horrors

One of Delhi's most ageless divas brings her signature style at a boutique near you. PS: No hole-in-the-pocket horrors

If there's one woman in the capital who epitomises effortless elegance, she is Nafisa Ali. And the stuff in her boutique is just as ageless as her own beauty, as it is simple and stylish. And the price tags don't leave you dumbfounded either. Ex-Miss India, actor, politician, and social activist Nafisa Ali's family boutique storeu00a0- Appnau00a0- is all about to cost-effective charm. One part of it is combines culture with art and style, and the other reeks of streetside sass. And the aesthetic interiors make it look like anything but your typical designer store. "I am not fascinated by fashion; I have no attitude to carry designer clothes.

Appna sapna:u00a0Nafisa Ali helps shoppers pick the best

Every person is an individual, and one should really feel comfortable in what they wear," she smiles as we look around the teak wood and flowing fabric. "So what if it is not as fashionable as a typical boutique, change is the law of nature, and you must experience it," she insists. Interestingly, Appna is an acronym representing the first alphabet of the names of her family members. "The logo has been sketched by my mother, thus celebrating the essence of family," she goes on.

Daily drapes
The latest trends and popular fabrics picked from local albeit trustworthy markets, make up the unadulterated, neat clothing that makes Appna. The ethnic and crossover collections are minimalist and smart. Be it the hand block printing, chikkan kari embroidery, glass beading, sequins, zardozi or hand woven khadi fabric, the clothes here celebrate culture with style. What we particularly liked where the choice of Indian colours, each loyal to the aesthetics of tradition, yet aware of the versatility and diversity of modern trends. The exclusive hand-crafted accessories round up the package.

And no, the stuff here isn't all size zero. In fact, it's more about free-size kaftans here than slim fit numbers. "Big, healthy people face a tough time when they go shopping. But I've always thought big is beautiful," she signs off.

Appna, Shop No 44, Mehar Chand Market, (Behind Indian Habitat Centre), Lodhi Colony.
Call 01124654441
Prices: Rs 600 to 4000