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‘I hate balloon skirts’
... says Bollywood actress Raima Sen as she talks fashion, trends and more to Aninditi Sharma.
What are the three latest things you have added to your wardrobe?
A pair of cool rubber slippers and a few check shirts. I also bought a pair of Replay jeans and Nike sneakers from Dubai.
List your favourite accessories...
My emerald ring, which I always wear; a heart-shaped diamond ring; my tear-shaped diamond ear rings and my platinum Cartier watch.
How would you define your style? Who is your stylist?
I love to be in casuals, love comfort dressing.... I have various stylists, because I like what each one brings to the table.
What do you have a fetish for?
I have a fetish for shoes and perfumes.
What are you most comfortable in?
I love my jeans and white shirts and my khaki pants.
What do you wear to bed?
I have lots of night gowns. I do wear pajamas occasionally.
What is the one fashion statement you hate?
I hate balloon skirts and dresses.
Your favourite brands?
Mango, Forever 21, Miss Sixty, Zara, BCBG... For bags, I like Farrago; for sportswear Bebe and for formals I prefer Armani Exchange.
Who is the most stylish actor and actress in Bollywood?
The most stylish actor has to be Shah Rukh Khan and in actresses, I love Sushmita Sen’s sense of style. I also love the way Nandita Das dresses up.
What according to you are the five must-haves in a wardrobe?
Sneakers, belts, bags, a white shirt, classic black dress, sunglasses and a pair of black stilettoes to go with everything.
What do you prefer — casuals or formals?
Casuals
Whose wardrobe do you envy?
At the moment, I envy my sister’s wardrobe.
Your favourite shopping destinations?
Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and London.
As told to Aninditi Sharma
