From Deepika Padukone’s tailored coats to Alia Bhatt’s saree looks, we love to take fashion inspiration from Bollywood divas. But have you ever wondered how these celebs are always dressed up to their nines? More importantly, how do they find the time to curate such head-turning looks despite their hectic schedules? The answer is simple—fashion stylists!
These stylists are the people behind celebs’ internet-breaking fashion looks. And as glamm as it sounds, it’s not really an easy job. From coordinating with designers to flying with stars to their shoot locations, they do it all. This explains why these celeb stylists take home a hefty cheque for their styling services. Ever wondered how much they charge? Scroll down to find out:
Anaita Shroff Adajania
Aren’t we all still swooning over Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala look? Prabal Gurung’s magic combined with Alia’s grace gave us a look to remember. However, the person who made it all come together was top celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania. Anaita is the OG Indian stylist.
She started her career as an actress and model and later ventured into fashion designing and styling. Her list of clients includes the likes of Natasha Poonawala, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Katrina Kaif, among others. She is also the Fashion Director at Vogue India. Reportedly, Anaita has a non-negotiable fee and charges up to ₹1 lakh per look.
Tanya Gharvi
Wondering who is the creative force behind most of the Gen Z star kids’ impeccable style? It’s Tanya Gharvi. From Janhvi Kapoor to Ananya Panday, the entrepreneur and stylish is their top pick. Her clientele also includes Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Frieda Pinto, and Bhumi Pednekar among others.
She started her career by assisting fashion designer and entrepreneur Pernia Qureshi. However, she got her big break after working for Sonam Kapoor who was impressed by her skills while working on the movie Aisha. In an interview, Tanya once revealed that as a stylist who assists a designer, the person can earn somewhere between ₹ 25k–30k. She also shared that a top stylist like her can charge up to ₹ 2 lakhs per day.
Ami Patel
Athiya Shetty stunned the world in a pastel lehenga for her wedding. Her carefully styled look was breathtaking that turned into a perfect bridal inspiration. It was stylist Ami Patel who helped in putting together her whole look.
Well, Ami is a well-known celebrity stylist who started her career as an art director with ELLE India. She then went to L’Officiel India and joined there as Fashion Director before switching to Harpers Bazaar as Creative Director. From Priyanka Chopra to Isha Ambani and Athiya Shetty, she has styled them all. And if reports are to be believed, Ami charges somewhere around ₹ 80k to 1 Lakh for a single project.
Narendra Kumar Ahmed
With an experience of more than 22 years, Narendra Kumar holds a strong grip on the fashion world. Currently, Narendra is the creative designer at Amazon and one of the top stylists in India. He has styled stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and many other big B-town stars. Narendra in an interview once shared how he was India’s first Fashion Editor and one of the first people behind fashion week in India. He also shared how top designers and stylists in India can earn from ₹ 60 lakhs to ₹ 1 crore in a year.
Allia al Rufai
Allia Al Rufai is a well-known name in fashion circles. Her minimal styling and fuss-free looks, make her a fave among celebrities. She has also worked as a stylist with Harpar Bazaar and has clients like Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kiara Advani on her list. Reportedly, she charges ₹1 lakh for curating a look.
Shaleena Nathani
It is Shaleena Nathani’s genius styling that added magic to Deepika Padukone’s looks. Shaleena also curates looks for magazines and blogs as well as for movies. And a little birdie tells us that Shaleena can charge around ₹ 75k to 1 lakh for a project.
Mohit Rai
Mohit Rai’s work speaks for itself. The stylist is on top of his game and a fave among many B-town biggies. From creating many sensual red carpets looks for Bhumi Pednekar to dressing up Mira Rajput for important occasions, Mohit has given us some fab looks. He also frequently styles Shilpa Shetty, Shanaya Kapoor, Suhana Khan, etc. In an interview, Mohit once revealed how it was actress Sonakshi Sinha who happened to be his first Bollywood client and helped him get recognition. Reports suggest that Mohit Rai charges around ₹ 1 lakh per look.
Aastha Sharma
Celebrity stylist and founder of a styling company called Wardrobist, Aastha Sharma has carved a niche for herself in the fashion industry. The stylist has dolled up stars like Aishwarya Rai, Shilpa Shetty, Kiara Advani, Nora Fatehi, and Yami Gautam. In an interview, Aastha once mentioned how a single styling gig can cost ₹20,000 to ₹5 lakhs and above.
Sanam Ratans
I am a big fan of Aditi Rao Hydari’s elegant and clean styling and Sanam Ratans is the magician behind it. She is a well-known stylist in Bollywood and has created looks for stars like Ileana D’Cruz, Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha, and others. Sanam as a freelancer can charge anywhere between to ₹2.5 lakhs to ₹7.2 lakhs.
Wow, isn’t that impressive?
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