Rashmika Mandanna touched down in Milan as Onitsuka Tiger’s official India Brand Ambassador, and she showed up dressed like the coolest substitute teacher you never had. The actor sat front row at the Japanese heritage label’s Spring/Summer 2027 show wearing a structured mustard-orange corduroy jacket layered over a classic blue-and-white striped tee.
The jacket with its chocolate-brown piping tracing the seams, pockets and hem, plus two oversized utility chest pockets and a chunky front zip gave the whole thing a utilitarian edge. Then came the twist, a mint green flared midi skirt that leaned straight into schoolgirl territory, cinched at the waist with a plain black leather belt and a silver buckle, because apparently even chaos needs structure.
She rounded it off with a tan crossbody bag, beige knee-high socks and a pair of custom red strappy shoes that stole the show, sporty enough to nod at Onitsuka Tiger’s athletic DNA, but styled with enough intention to keep it fashion-week appropriate than gym-drop-off core.
On the beauty front, Rashmika kept things dewy and undone-on-purpose, soft satin skin, a high sweep of peach blush, a clean black eyeliner flick and a wash of neutral beige shadow, finished with a muted mauve-nude lip. Her hair was left in loose, undone waves with a sharp centre parting doing all the structural work her hair didn’t need to.
Contrasting colours, classic separates, and a couple of statement accessories turned what could’ve been a costume into an actual outfit, proof that Rashmika’s Milan era isn’t about playing it safe, it’s about making corduroy and knee socks look like a flex.