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5 fashion trends Bebo aka Kareena Kapoor Khan started before they were cool

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 7, 2025, 17:19 IST
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The trendsetter who raised a generation’s style bar

From giving us the iconic looks of Poo in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to nailing the ultimate Maahi Arora looks in ‘Heroine’, Kareena Kapoor Khan has always been the epitome of starting fashion trends in Bollywood, which were followed religiously by the entire generation. Completing almost 25 years in the Bollywood industry, nobody has ever been able to match the sass styling of Bebo. Let’s see 5 times when Kareena Kapoor Khan set trends that we’re still obsessed with.

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The ultimate crop top and flared pants style

To date, from millennials to Gen Z, all aspire to wear chic crop tops with asymmetrical designs and a backless aura, matching them with a pair of sleek flared pants. This coordinated set monochrome styling was started by Kareena Kapoor Khan and was seen in the film ‘K3G’. Decked up in fiery red for her prom night, she ditched the dreamy gowns and sassy dresses she wore in British schools but instead opted for this sensual styling, which is still a hit.


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Patiala pants

Long before the Indo-fusion look was a thing, Kareena Kapoor Khan already embraced it with open arms. Her character Geet in ‘Jab We Met’ became a sensation, where her Patiala looks with graphic tees and fitted short kurtas became everyone’s obsession. She was seen in simple white graphic t-shirts with round necklines and shoulder-length sleeves, teamed with cotton fabric flared Patiala that instantly became a trend.


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Corset tops with mini skirts

As she started the zero-figure look in Bollywood, during that phase, Kareena was spotted in denim mini skirts with rugged belts and corset tops before it was even a fashion thing. Everyone remembers her look from the song ‘Chhaliya’, where she was seen in stunning corset tops teamed with a mini skirt. This trend was quickly picked up by every other college student and became the aesthetic of a rebellious girl.
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Fur detailing and animal prints

Giving us iconic styling tips via her character Poo, she was seen in stunning fur-inspired ensembles and accessories that became so iconic. But she did not just stop there, as she donned stunning jackets and scarves dipped in animal prints, making them a staple for a new generation in the most fashionable way. As this trend has made a stunning comeback this year, it was Bebo all along who started it.


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Corset Lehenga Blouses

We’re witnessing corsets and asymmetrical blouses in today’s fashion scene, where every other Bollywood celebrity is being spotted wearing one. But Kareena, in her 20s, already nailed it and how. Her peach coral lehenga from ‘Bole Chudiyaan’ featured an asymmetrical corset-style crop blouse, with which she matched an A-line flared lehenga. Curated by Manish Malhotra, it’s safe to say that one should never underestimate this fashion duo.

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