Dev Anand birth anniversary: Saluting the ultimate style icon of Bollywood

Mumbai : Dev saab is not with us any more, but he continues to mesmerise us with the kind of benchmark he has set with his style that is uniquely his own. Today on his birth anniversary we highlight what made Dev saab the charismatic style icon of his generation and for many to come. It is a known fact that he was uninhibited, zestful and honest in projecting a style which was uniquely his own. The flamboyance and youthful charm about him never failed to cast a magical spell on his audience. We take a look at the key elements of his fashion statement which made this evergreen romantic hero a true style-icon not just on celluloid but in real life as well. Anand’s style was highly individualistic. Though widely imitated, his penchant for hats, high collar floral shirts and colorful scarves were the absolute trend setters.