Style Challenges

Indo-WesternEnds in 17d : 10h : 58m+50 XP

Desi, But Make It Gen Z

This issue's challenge

The Brief

Take one traditional Indian element and make it feel completely modern. Not traditionally ethnic — Indian fashion, contemporary.

The rules of style

  1. 01You may use images from Google, Pinterest, Instagram, e-commerce sites, brand pages, or your own photos, and upload them through this challenge to build your entry.
  2. 02Build one complete styled look for this challenge: submit either one full-outfit image alone or separate images for each piece, as long as they all show the same finished look that fits the theme.
  3. 03Use clear, well-lit photos where each garment is easy to see; avoid heavy filters, watermarks, or blurry crops.
  4. 04Keep one look per submission: every image you upload should belong to the same outfit, not mixed looks.
  5. 05Upload a look that matches this challenge theme only; entries that are off-theme may not be accepted.
  6. 06Ideas: Kurta + baggy jeans + sneakers
  7. 07Saree + oversized jacket
  8. 08Lehenga skirt + crop shirt
  9. 09Nehru jacket + cargos
  10. 10Indian print top + denim
  11. 11Kurti + boots

The fine print

Create an outfit that takes ONE traditional Indian element and makes it feel completely modern. The goal is not to look traditionally ethnic — it's to make Indian fashion feel contemporary. One complete look per user. Original styling only. Judged on: Creativity 40% · Styling 30% · Overall aesthetic 20% · Originality 10%.

What's at stake

The Prizes

2nd+125 XP15 coins
1st+150 XP20 coins
3rd+100 XP10 coins
Every entrant · +50 XP

Four chapters stand between you and the cover.

  1. ILook
  2. IIShoot
  3. IIIStory
  4. IVCover

Read the brief, then start your lookbook