Did you notice Chandra’s deep red jacket and Sunny’s bright yellow jacket in ‘Lokah’? Every colour, stitch, and accessory was designed by Melwy J to tell the story without a single word.
Chandra moves through Bangalore in dark goth street style — powerful and rebellious. Sunny’s bright yellow jackets signal warmth, light, and normalcy. “Red and black mean darkness and power. Yellow is sunlight and life,” says Melwy.
Chandra breaks the palette once: the birthday party scene in a white dress. Traditional Yakshis wear saris, but a modern Yakshi? “We tried multiple fabrics and cuts until it worked. Even the neckline has a subtle moon reference,” says Melwy.
From studs and chains to custom-made accessories, nothing is accidental. Minor characters’ costumes reflect their personalities. Some outfits were sourced from Bangkok, others custom-made. “Every detail tells a story,” says Melwy.
In ‘Lokah’, costumes do more than dress characters — they speak for them. Chandra’s goth edge, Sunny’s bright jackets, and the modern Yakshi create a visual language that makes the city and characters come alive.