Violet has been declared the colour of 2018 by Pantone Colour Institute -- a global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries.
Let these celebs show you how to wear the colour with elan.
Make a bold statement with violet lips like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
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Iman's dramatic look is not a bad option too!
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Take inspiration from Gauahar Khan on how to wear traditional separates in the colour.
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Take a cue from Vaani Kapoor on how to rock an ultra-violet dress.
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Lara Stone has given us a look that we'll remember for a really long time. She rocked an ultra-violet top like a BOSS and we're totally loving it.
Photograph: Cover of Vogue Paris, February 2011
Juhi Chawla is giving us serious goals on how to rock the colour.
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If you are planning on wearing a sari, add a twist to your look with a ruffled, sheer ultra-violet blouse like South actor Regina Cassandra.
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Natalie Portman nails the colour perfectly with this gorgeous dress.
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Salma Hayek is all the inspiration you need to rock an ultra-violet gown.
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