Sonam Kapoor has always been someone so vocal about her love for fashion, appearing to the world as self-promoting and narcissistic.
Every interview I’ve seen, is her talking about how she thinks of herself as the fashion icon of the industry. She never misses a chance to label herself the fashion expert, which is quite questionable seeing her outfits. Sonam Kapoor has been all about More Talk- Less Substance, I mean, girl please, let others speak their opinions sometimes. Her whole Bollywood career revolves more around fashion talk and not her acting. Despite her constant efforts to position herself as a style figure, the fashion statement only comes at a global level like the Cannes. If you’re what you say you need to influence your fans with fashion on a general basis rather than just attending some high-profile red-carpet events in a year. Her urge to experiment with style does not resonate to inspire mainstream fashion trends. She relies on the one moment she gets at the Cannes Film Festival rather than being consistent and influencing fashion in India as if her fashion identity depended on one global event. Her choices for luxury and experience brands and avant-garde outfits differ her from the general consumer who looks up to celebrities for fashion inspo. She prefers outfits that are experimental but not all of them are successful. Most of Sonam Kapoor’s looks appear to be forced with bold outfits which doesn’t compliment her body figure. She wears clothes that don’t suit her persona or style making her seem like she’s trying too hard to stand out. Unlike real style icons whose fashion sense can be imitated. Sonam’s fashion choice tends to stay in the realm of Bollywood life and editorial shoots. Sonam Kapoor often takes her social media platform to post her outfits or collabs with fashion brands which has led to people thinking, she has self-branded herself as a fashionista without earning the title from the critiques or the audience. Sonam Kapoor should stop overshadowing her Bollywood career by claiming herself the child of fashion to relevant in the industry.
