Sonam Kapoor reflects on championing Indian designers globally, recalls anecdote about Masaba Gupta

Sonam Kapoor has made an indelible impression when it comes to the global fashion scene, with her frequent appearances at some of the most high-profile industry events. Each of these appearances have featured the actress in an Indian label - a statement which has been consciously made over time. The actress recently opened up on the same.

Sonam Kapoor opens up on the first time the actress featured in a global magazine

Sonam Kapoor recently recalled how her first time on the cover of a leading fashion magazine - that too dressed in a saree - came as a complete surprise. Kapoor had no idea that a passing shot taken by a photographer would pave the way for her to become India's prime representative when it comes to fashion. 

She said, "I remember, I wore her (Masaba's) saree and at that time, I draped the saree myself. We had one make-up artist that was being shared by all young girls representing the global brand that I was endorsing. I remember going there and suddenly there was this one photographer who comes and takes a picture of me and the next thing I know is that I am on the cover of a leading fashion magazine in America!"

Sonam Kapoor on championing Indian designers globally

Sonam Kapoor still recalls the anecdote rather fondly. The actress was all of 23 and had inadvertently  become the face of Indian fashion, globally. It was at this point that the actress, along with her sister, Rhea Kapoor, decided that every international event would see them champion an Indian designer.

She said, "I cannot tell you how excited Masaba was. But what was very exciting for me was the fact that I was 23 years old, that an Indian designer featured on a global magazine, and I felt very proud of it as an Indian! After that time, Rhea and I decided that every time there is an international platform, we will always champion an Indian designer, and we have done that."