India, Oct. 15 -- Nine nights of dressing up need not mean nine elaborate outfits. This Navratri, statement jackets are emerging as the easiest way to transform wardrobe staples into dance-floor-ready looks. Because why invest in another elaborate outfit when one statement layer can transform your wardrobe?

Designers are experimenting with reversible raw-silk layers, LED-lit gamthi work, Kutch embroidery, mirrors, cowries and colourful Gujarati textiles. Denim jackets are also becoming canvases for hand-painted portraits, personalised names and intricate embellishments. Designed to be layered over kurtas, skirts, chaniya cholis and even everyday separates, these custom creations offer Gen Z shoppers a playful way to stand out while inves...