'Cocktail 2' designer reveals difference between Kriti, Deepika's style
What's the story
More than a decade after Cocktail became a fashion phenomenon, costume designer Anaita Shroff Adajania is once again bringing her signature flair to Cocktail 2. In a recent interview with NDTV, she revealed that Kriti Sanon's character Ally in the sequel is vastly different from Deepika Padukone's iconic Veronica. She described Ally as "definitely more bohemian and cool," while Veronica was "more of a fashion girl."
Design philosophy
'I am very driven by what the character is...'
Adajania emphasized, "As a stylist, I am very driven by what the character is, what the director is looking for in each character." "And then I create my style profile for each one." She created a unique style profile for each character, ensuring no overlap with the original Cocktail. "So I don't think there's anything related to the first Cocktail in terms of the characters."
Character comparison
'I think Ally and Diya are very different women...'
Adajania also compared the women of both films, stating, "I think Ally and Diya (Rashmika Mandanna) are very different women. These are girls who have had different lives." "But I feel like, if you want to compare, Meera (Diana Penty in Cocktail) was more conservative, whereas Diya is not conservative. She is a girl who has seen life, lived life." However, it is Ally who stands out the most in comparison with Padukone's Veronica.
Fashion evolution
'Just because two people are urban doesn't mean they...'
Adajania also highlighted a shift in fashion from the first film to Cocktail 2. Unlike the original, where Meera and Veronica had a clear Indian-versus-Western style divide, the women in Cocktail 2 are both urban and contemporary. However, she believes, "Just because two people are urban doesn't mean they would dress the same." "Your dressing reflects your personality. It reflects your experiences and your exposure," she said.
Character styling
'So I wanted him to have a feeling...'
Adajania also focused on Shahid Kapoor's character Kunal, whom she described as someone who does not take fashion too seriously. To capture his carefree nature, she opted for loose silhouettes, layered styling, and fabrics such as ikat and bandhani. She said, "So I wanted him to have a feeling like he doesn't really think about the way he dresses. He has an innate, natural sense of style." The film is set to hit theaters on Friday.