
Mumbai, Sep 8, 2026: There was a very particular magic to ’90s fashion. It did not need much convincing to make an outfit feel glamorous, and somehow even the simplest pieces came with that much-desired oomph factor. Decades later, that aesthetic still has a direct line to our nostalgia, and Nora Fatehi has just tapped into it beautifully.
On Thursday, the actress stepped out for a Mumbai event in a crisp white shirt and denim skirt, and the look instantly brought back that familiar ’90s mood. From the fitted silhouette to the gold jewellery, the styling has plenty of the decade’s signature touches. So, let’s decode the look.
Decoding Nora Fatehi’s ’90s-Inspired Look
For the occasion, Nora wore a custom creation by Surya Sarkar. The white shirt is cropped at the waist and tied into a knot at the front, leaving her midriff visible. It has an open collar and rolled-up sleeves, while the fitted cut keeps the shirt neatly structured. The deep neckline also leaves plenty of room for the statement jewellery.
The denim skirt is where the look gets its drama. It sits high on the waist and follows the body before opening into a long, floor-skimming silhouette. An asymmetric panel wraps across the front, with gold buttons running down the seam. The thigh-high slit reveals one leg and breaks up the length of the skirt, while the fabric continues into a train at the back.
The combination is unmistakably ’90s.
For her makeup, Elton J Fernandez stayed with the decade’s beauty codes. Nora wears a warm, softly bronzed base with flushed cheeks and defined brows. Her eyes are lined with a sharp wing and finished with plenty of lashes, giving the look the kind of definition that was everywhere in ’90s glamour.
The lips are kept in a brownish nude shade with a glossy finish. It is perhaps the most recognisable beauty detail of the entire look, bringing back that familiar ’90s lip. Her hair is swept into an elaborate updo, with loose tendrils falling around her face.
The vintage jewellery from Viange Vintage pushes the look further into ’90s territory. Nora wears multiple gold chains layered across her neckline, with a large pendant sitting at the centre. Oversized round earrings add more gold around her face.
She finishes the look with black Christian Louboutin heels, which add a sharper finish to the long skirt.
Nora’s look brings back a side of ’90s fashion that still feels incredibly easy to recognise. It is a throwback, but one that feels right at home in 2026.