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Birthday Spotlight: How Katrina Kaif’s Fashion Game Leveled Up Over the Years

From Mumbai’s red‐carpet to global runways, here's a breakdown of how Katrina Kaif has morphed from a fresh-faced newbie into a style chameleon.

Today marks the 42nd birthday of Bollywood’s style evolutionist Katrina Kaif. From her Y2K laid-back debut to her awe-inspiring red carpet moments and snappy off-duty looks, let us dive into the ‘Tees Maar Khan’ star's vivacious and inspiring journey of her unforgettable fashion moments over the years.

Bollywood Debut & Early-2000s Y2K Vibes

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Nostalgia hits hard when we think of the early 2000s and Katrina Kaif's casual yet dashing styling moments. She rocked in simple tank tops, low-rise jeans, with sleek straight hair, or soft curls and signature glossy lips- very subtle yet classy Y2K era staples. Those easy-breezy co-ords were considered fresh and unique back in 2003, and they still hold that evocative charm today.

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Red Carpet Royalty & Award-Show Elegance

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With awards seasons grabbing headlines, Katrina’s fashion statement leveled up by a notch. She bid adieu to those baggy jeans, and embraced sculpted gowns and biased-cut dresses. As years went by, the fashion wildcard leaned towards luxe sarees with modish draping twists. To say that she looks breathtakingly gorgeous in ethnic sarees would be an understatement.

In this photo, the actress is seen sporting a spectacular red saree echoing timeless grace.

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Off-Duty Cool: The Airport Edit

Celeb airport moments are one of the most viral captures that flood the internet. We get to see our favourite stars in their casual, off-duty go-to looks. Katrina happens to nail each and every airport attire. Oversized blazers, leather trousers, and statement shades are common choices that Katrina goes for – and of course she pairs them with killer confidence.

In this clip, Katrina is seen stepping out with hubby Vicky Kaushal in an easy-going co-ord paired with an oversized jacket, a black cap and dark sunglasses, making her airport attire look casually chic.

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Modern Minimalism & Global Chic

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Lately, the style maven with many moods has been seen flirting with unfussy fashion – monochrome suits, tailored trench coats or denim jackets, and sleek loafers, with nude makeup, simple laid-down hair style and minimalistic jewellery.

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In this look, Katrina is seen in a pared-down white shirt and wide-leg pants with an oversized, breezy jacket she threw on top. Styling in a casual, modest, yet chic way shows that less can indeed be more.

At Home & On Vacation: Resort-Ready Looks

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When Katrina slips into airy kaftans and beach dresses, the ever evolving style icon reminds us why vacation fashion matters. One should take inspiration from her beach wear catalogue – laid-back, breezy, yet casually voguish off-shoulder maxi dresses and linen co-ords stylized with wide-brim beach hats.

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Katrina’s fashion evolution proves that she's game for anything – whether it's experimenting with bold prints, or trying out sustainable fashion labels and collaborating with global designers – her sartorial choices never fail to mesmerize us.

On her birthday today, we fashion lovers should take some serious inspiration from her styling choices which range from casual to snazzy and smart. Her glamour is perennial, ever-lasting, and so, quite naturally we fans can't help but anticipate how the ‘Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani’ actress plans on nailing extra spiffy and sassy looks in the near future. Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the ever-evolving fashion muse!