KATSEYE Lara’s Diwali Look With Thong Sparks Outrage. Haters Can Step Aside!

Some netizens felt she disrespected cultural attire.

NRI fashion often creates buzz online, and KATSEYE’s Lara recently faced criticism for her Diwali outfit. The popular girl group member’s bold look created a stir on the internet. Many didn’t like her unique take on traditional Indian wear. While some attacked her choices, others praised her for embracing her style. If you want to know more about it, then read on!

Lara Slammed For Showing Thong In Diwali Look

It’s that time of the year when Indians put their best fashion foot forward, light diyas and have an amazing time. Yes, it’s Diwali time and KATSEYE’s Lara shared pictures of her celebration, wearing a shiny lehenga which was a mix of tradition with her personal style. It was a low-waist skirt paired with a sparkly top. Some netizens felt she disrespected cultural attire and stated that her look was too flashy and inappropriate. They added that ethnic wear could be stylish without looking overdone.

since deepavali has passed i just want to say that lara’s outfit is mid. listen .. wear the sexiest blouse ever but zipping your skirt down to show your thong looks very trashy. you can wear ethnic wear in a sexy way i promise but this is not IT

— cloud 🌫️ (obsessed with smallville) (@lilfangclark) October 21, 2025

However, fans rallied behind Lara. They celebrated her as an Indian-American who proudly mixed her cultural roots with modern fashion. Fans pointed out that her outfit reflected her unique identity and confidence. They admired how she stays true to herself without any fear of judgement. One user wrote, “this lara hate train from that specific demographic is 1) because they’re jealous she can do what she wants and 2) because she’s a darker skinned south indian.”

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On the other hand, KATSEYE is gearing up for their first-ever tour, named the Beautiful Chaos Tour. Starting in November 2025, the group will kick off things in Minneapolis, followed by stops in Boston, New York, and other cities.

Well, Lara’s Diwali look may have divided opinions, but it shows the power of self-expression. What are your thoughts?

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First Published: October 22, 2025 6:24 PM