“Don't Take Fashion So Seriously”

Cosmo caught up with the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale showstopper to chat about her personal style, the importance of female friendships, and her secrets to acing social media.

- Simrit Tiwana

Cosmo: What was it like being the showstopper for Bodice, bringing the Phygital edition of the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week 2021 to a close?

Ananya Panday: “It is every girl’s dream to walk the ramp. I am so excited about Ruchika’s [Sachdeva] collection. I love her clean, classic, and simple silhouettes. The theme this year, #MiniPlayMegaSlay, is inspired by the super-cute and nourishing Lakmé Absolute Matte Melt Mini lip colours. So, it is all about finding joy in little things. That’s something I have tried to practise during the lockdown, too—it has been all about being grateful for and finding happiness in simple moments.”

C: How would you define your personal style?

AP: “For me, the most important thing is comfort. I’ll never wear anything that I’m uncomfortable in, because that shows. As long as I am happy in an outfit and having fun, it works out best for me.”