'Naboborsho is the time to discover personal style'

When Calcutta Times reached out to entrepreneur and style maven Esha Dutta to curate a Poila Boishakh look, she knew exactly the vibe she wanted — graceful, festive, and with a playful Indo-western twist. And who better to style than the fresh new face of the industry, Hiya Chatterjee, who is all set to make her acting debut. We also chatted with the two to know what the Bengali New Year means to them.
Hiya looks so graceful in this Naboborsho outfit: Esha Dutta
Entrepreneur and style curator Esha Dutta says she had a great time curating the outfit for Hiya. Talking about the shoot, she says: “Hiya embodies youth, versatility, and the ease of carrying both ethnic and global styles. She was the perfect fit and brought the look to life beautifully.”
Esha aunty helped me find my own style: Hiya Chatterjee
When asked about her first shoot experience with Esha and CT, Hiya said: “Being styled by Esha aunty – whose sense of fashion I’ve always admired — was such a wholesome experience. I absolutely loved her vision for me. It was something very different from what I usually wear, but now I’m inspired to add more Indo-western pieces to my wardrobe.”
Esha’s look:

• Colour palette: A vibrant mix inspired by spring, featuring bold and happy shades
• Outfit details: Asymmetric green tunic with a subtle peek of purple sharara pants beneath the hemline
• Accessories: Bold brass jewelry with traditional Indian motifs, paired with a colorful woven clutch and gold-silver juttis for a classic touch
• Hair & makeup: Dark kohl-lined eyes balanced with a nude lip shade for an elegant finish

Hiya’s look:

• Colour palette: Bright magenta monochrome reflecting the cheerful tones of Basanta
• Outfit details: Flowy, kaftan-style shirt, paired with wrap-around pants to enhance the festive vibe
• Accessories: Contrasting emerald green and ruby red kundan neckpiece and earrings with a multicolored zari clutch for a vibrant contrast
• Hair & makeup: Soft and dewy makeup for a subtle finish with hair styled in gentle waves

Pics: Anindya Saha; Makeup and hair: Sonam Jaiswal