Rasha Thadani struck a balance between easy, Gen Z cool and a deep-rooted love for ’90s glamour. Much of that influence, she admits, comes from growing up around her mother, Raveena Tandon, whose film looks continue to shape her own evolving style. There’s a sense of nostalgia in how Rasha approaches fashion today—one that blends vintage inspiration with a distinctly modern, effortless attitude.Speaking about her mother’s impact, Rasha, at the unveiling of ALDO’s latest collection, reflected on the lasting impression of ’90s Bollywood style. “I am truly inspired by everything she has done and I still am. The looks she did in the ’90s—in fact, the looks that all of the actresses did in the ’90s—are still unbeatable. Whether it’s makeup or hair, I am constantly inspired. Most of my looks are inspired by the ’90s and it is something that, till this day, is unbeatable.” She also points to some personal favourites, adding, “Sheher Ki Ladki—she had a lot of changes—and Akhiyon Se Goli Maare… those looks are just iconic.”That sense of admiration translates into Rasha’s own fashion choices, which she describes as instinctive and comfort-first. “I love ALDO because there is something for everybody and it is comfortable. Comfort over everything—yet their pieces are not just minimal. There is glam, it incorporates new trends, and it is on the go with the Gen Z style,” she says..Even as her public profile grows, Rasha insists her core style hasn’t shifted much. “It hasn’t really changed. It is still comfort and being effortless over trying too hard. And I love colours, so I love wearing different colours. Comfort is priority… so whether it means sweats or oversized jackets and jeans. I am loving the comfortable vibe that everyone is following and the fact that everyone is just trying to be who they are—and effortless. It’s just on the go,” she says.Ultimately, for Rasha, fashion is about staying grounded in who you are, even while engaging with what’s current. “I love looking at what is in, in fashion and I think it is really cool to get inspired by what different people like to wear and how they style themselves. But I think it is very important to know who you are when that comes to play… bags or sneakers—it is always reflecting yourself first and then seeing what’s cool.“
