Fashion in the time of games

Commonwealth Games athletes have kept the boring out by exhibiting trendy hairstyles and fun costumes, and designers like the way they have stepped up their style game. “Times are changing. Everyone is looking for a USP — be it style of dressing or accessories. The game, of course, is most important, but athletes now want to show off their individuality. Dressing quirkily helps add to their charisma and the fun factor. The youth connects to it,” says Nida Mahmood, fashion designer. (Text: Aditi Caroli)

Updated on: Jul 30, 2014 5:30 PM IST

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Commonwealth Games athletes have kept the boring out by exhibiting trendy hairstyles and fun costumes, and designers like the way they have stepped up their style game. “Times are changing. Everyone is looking for a USP — be it style of dressing or accessories. The game, of course, is most important, but athletes now want to show off their individuality. Dressing quirkily helps add to their charisma and the fun factor. The youth connects to it,” says Nida Mahmood, fashion designer. (Text: Aditi Caroli)

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The ballerina buns sported by female athletes are also getting a thumbs up from style experts. “We are so bored of seeing ponytails everywhere. Ballerina bun is a very trendy hairstyle and also helps keep the hair away from one’s face,” says hairstylist Kanchan Mehra. Here are a few trends from the ongoing event that we loved.

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Canada’s Maria Kitkarska, Patricia Bezzoubenko, and Annabelle Kovacs exhibit trendy team spirit in ballerina buns: From floral appliques to sequinned, tattoo-inspired ensembles, the costumes of gymnasts are quite eye-catching.