CC2C stylist talks about designing the look of the actors : Bollywood News

What references did you use for styling Deepika and Akshay?

We looked at a lot of references of Old Delhi and of Chandni Chowk. I researched what colours people wear, how they wear their clothes, how they accessorise, how they layer etc. For the China parts, we did the same. The direction and creative team had done an extensive recce of locations and places in China and Delhi. For the characters played by Deepika - Sakhi and Meow Meow -- we wanted both to look stunning in their own way. One is girly, colourful, loves bling and wears skirts while the other is dark, sultry, yet sexy and sinister. Both are very chic and sophisticated.

Have you stuck to a particular colour palette or fabrics?

We have used very specific colours for each character. Also the visual difference of the first half in Delhi compared to the China parts is very calculated. Delhi is muted, yet rich in colour with everything having a very old, dusted, tonal and aged feel. We have used a lot of checked fabrics for Sidhu (Kumar) while Dada (Mithun Chakraborty) is in his muted army colours. In contrast Sakhi is in pinks and purples and Meow is dark and somber - almost always. All the fabrics were authentic too -- lots of linens, silks, brocades and leather.

How important was it to combine hair and make up with costume, especially for the China leg?

It was very important to give the film a total look. Every detail was taken care of from the hair to the costumes and accessories. We wanted to make a film with real costumes and not just clothes. China was quite a challenge as it was on a grand scale. For the title song we used the same costumiers as the Curse of the Golden Flower. These were amazing craftsmen who have been doing this for a long time. They were precise and the quality of the manufacture was outstanding.