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Know who’s your imperial doppelganger : Exploring fashion aesthetics of ‘The Royals’

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - May 17, 2025, 16:00 IST
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Crisis and couture go hand-in-hand

From a prince determined to save his crumbling palace to a self-made female CEO transforming his legacy, The Royals is more than just another dysfunctional dynasty drama. While the plot may centre around power struggles and fading grandeur, it’s the dazzling display of diamonds and royal couture that truly steals the show. With every scene dripping in decadence, from commanding boardroom blazers to extravagant shimmery gowns, the fashion often outshines the dialogue. This Indian OTT series has a dedicated fashion aesthetic for every character, proving that crisis and couture go hand in hand. Let’s see which star’s fashion aesthetic you swear by.

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Bhumi Pednekar aka Sophia Shekhar: Self-made corporate core

Bhumi Pednekar as Sophia Shekhar dominated the entire series with her power-packed dressing game. Stealing the attention in sleek bodycon sheer fits for cocktail hours to neutral-toned waistcoats and blazers for office meets. She clearly kept the fashion realms of business and cocktails away from each other and only dressed when she had a purpose. Her wardrobe screamed modern-age drama with corset tops, pleated high-slit skirts, metallic tops, and Korean wide-leg trousers, giving her the perfect modern millennial look.
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Ishaan Khatter aka Prince Aviraaj Singh: The rebellious royal kid

Carefree by nature, a party child at heart, with a rebellious attitude. But, when duty calls, this man-child turns into a royal Maharaja in sleek tucked-in polo t-shirts and royal sherwanis. His fashion plays the perfect balance of being privileged and rebellious at the same time, which can be seen in unbuttoned linen shirts and oversized knitted sweatshirts, layered with sleek silver chains. Although half of the time, the plot revolves around his bare chest shots, where he proudly shows off his polished necklace with neutral pants and carefree curls.
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Sakshi Tanwar aka Padmaja Singh: Not your usual Maharani

Making a smashing comeback after ages, actress Sakshi Tanwar as Padmaja Singh, or Paddy, had elegance wrapped around her finger. Always seen in expensive silk and iconic jewellery, her style spoke the language of dignity and discipline. Always opting for rich silhouettes in vibrant tones, her sarees had nature-inspired and floral detailing to balance out her playful nature with broad lace and scalloped borders that brought in drama. If you have inherited taste, then she’s surely your go-to fashion inspiration.


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Nora Fatehi aka Princess Ayesha Dhondi: The bombshell babe

A royal princess whose wardrobe comes with a warning label revolves around dramatic feathers, expensive sequins, and regal sheer panels. Mostly seen in bodycon fits, Nora Fatehi perfectly accentuated her curves most elegantly and has been the epitome of extravagance and drama. Overdressed for a party or a brunch, she’s confident in her skin and is absolutely unapologetic about her ringarde closet, as she knows how to balance it out with expensive Goyard and Gucci bags.
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Vihaan Samat aka Prince Digvijay Singh: The old money man

If you have a penchant for old-money dressing core, then Vihaan Samat’s character is your sartorial twin. His character has been groomed to carry the legacy ahead and has neat polo shirts with sleek pants, crew neckline t-shirts with neutral chinos, tailored blazers with matching pants, and sharply cut sherwanis to exude confidence, which have multiple loose-end threads lying as secrets. His fashion aesthetic has been kept very refined and polished, giving a glimpse of what a real-life prince looks like.
(Image Credits: Instagram)

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