Best Dressed 2017: Dia Mehta Bhupal And Her Mastery Of The Minimal Look

White T-shirt, from Iro; pants, from Tibi; bracelets, from Cartier, KAJ Fine Jewellery and Van Cleef & Arpels; necklaces, both vintage.

Artist; Hyderabad

A sartorial trick that always works
A high ponytail.

Given a chance, whose wardrobe would you raid?
My mother’s.

First brush with fashion
Playing dress-up with my mom’s clothes as a child.

Versatile travel companion
Sneakers.

A default look
Tracks, loose T-shirt.

Black dress, from Zimmermann; black shoes, from Aquazzura; necklace, from Ley Mettz.

Vintage, futuristic or contemporary?
I love all things minimal.

Dressing to feel powerful and feminine
Style has no borders; it’s constantly evolving.

Fashion as a tool to change people’s perceptions
Perceptions are often reflections, so it really depends on who’s reflecting!

Influence of your art on your style
Style for me is an extension of my creativity!