Bollywood celebrities had some big fashion moments, nationally and internationally, in 2025. From Shah Rukh Khan's debut at the Met Gala to Ananya Panday being named the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for luxury brand Chanel, B-towners proved that they can always take the world by storm, fashionably so too.
However, this very year, Bollywood fashion found itself at the centre of spirited online conversations, not because of missteps, but because of bold departures from the familiar. From unconventional festive silhouettes to unexpected accessories on global platforms, several celebrity looks sparked debate across social media, where netizens described them as "bizarre" for challenging long-held ideas of traditional glamour and cultural dressing.
These moments stood out not for defying fashion rules, but for reimagining them, reflecting a year in which Bollywood style increasingly blurred the lines between heritage, experimentation and global influence. What some saw as unusual, others embraced as a sign of evolving expression, making these looks some of the most talked-about fashion moments of the year.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra's 2025 Durga Puja look became a major talking point online for how it quietly challenged festive fashion norms. Attending a Mumbai Durga Puja celebration hosted by the popular Mukherji family, she opted for a bright blue ethnic ensemble instead of the customary reds and golds associated with the occasion, pairing it with minimal accessories and subtle makeup.
While many appreciated the understated, modern approach, a section of netizens reacted by mocking the outfit, with comments suggesting it looked "cheap" or resembled something bought on Meesho. This reflected how deviations from expected festive aesthetics are often met with heightened scrutiny.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Over the years, Aishwarya has been receiving a lot of criticism for the sartorial choices she has been making at global platforms. Many find it boring and repetitive, and a lot of fashion critics are of the belief that Aishwarya no longer wants to step out of her comfort zone and experiment with her looks.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's appearance at LOréal Paris Le Défilé 2025 drew widespread attention online as she stepped out in a structured black velvet coat layered with heavily embellished silver sleeves, paired with bold red lips and soft waves.
While many admired the dramatic, old-world elegance of the ensemble, a section of netizens labelled the look "bizarre," suggesting it felt dated. Many even debated that the outfit looked overtly heavy and uncomfortable on her. There were also a lot of comments made on her hair, makeup, and overall styling of the outfit.
Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi Rautela was trolled online for her Wimbledon 2025 appearance. She paired a classic white ensemble with a luxury handbag adorned with Labubu doll charms. This accessory choice sharply contrasted the tournament's traditionally understated and royal dress code. Netizens wondered about the placement of quirky collectables at a heritage sporting event.
Another one of her looks that received a lot of trolling was the black velvet gown with a dramatic cut-out bodice, opera gloves and statement jewellery that she wore at the red carpet of the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025. The look, styled with voluminous curls and bold makeup, drew attention for its theatrical, old-Hollywood glamour, though some netizens described it as "overstyled" or "costume-like" for a contemporary red carpet. Her maximalist fashion sense did not sit well with fashion critics and netizens.
Uorfi Javed
Uorfi is known for pushing the boundaries and experimenting with her sartorial looks to her heart's content. Several of her looks this year, too, blurred the line between fashion, performance and commentary. One such look was when she turned her little black dress into a billing machine, printing invoices from all sides. Netizens mocked and trolled her, but many also applauded her for her out-of-the-box thinking.
Fashion is much more that following trends and perhaps, these celebrities, this year expressed themselves through their sartorial choices. 2025 was definitely a good year for fashion but here's awaiting what the new year holds for fashion lovers in 2026.
