Ridhi Dogra serves quiet baddie energy, calls Gen Z fashion the real trendsetter

Low-key fits, high-impact conversations and a room full of people who define influence in their own way, the 9th edition of India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 came to a vibrant close at the iconic ITC Maratha, Mumbai, bringing together cinema, business, wellness and cultural voices under one roof.

The evening, hosted under the banner of The Extraordinaire Awards at the India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026, honoured 56 changemakers across entertainment and industry, celebrating a new-age idea of leadership shaped by creativity, consistency and quite confidence.

The India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 also recognised actor Ridhi Dogra as Power Achiever (OTT) for her impactful work and strong presence in the digital entertainment space.

Among the standout moments was an engaging fireside conversation featuring actor Ridhi Dogra, who spoke candidly in a short chit-chat with Indiatimes about fashion, simplicity and how younger audiences are reshaping aesthetic choices without even trying.

What began as a light exchange over her look quickly turned into a relaxed conversation about personal expression. When complimented on her outfit and asked if she would like to give one piece of fashion advice to Gen Z, Ridhi responded with a smile, "I don’t think they need a fashion advice."

She then moved into a broader reflection on fashion and evolving aesthetics, noting how younger audiences quietly influencing upcoming trends.

"I just want to say I think the Gen Z’s are overstimulated. That’s why they wear a lot of black. They either go for neutral colours. So I just want to tell them keep doing what you’re doing. You’re going to set the next fashion trends and I think I’m following what they do."



Talking about the current style preferences, Ridhi pointed out how understated fashion choices have become a quite yet but powerful statement in itself.

Let's be honest here, Gen Z has time and again proved how relaxed silhouettes have become a defining of their style, often opting for oversized T-shirt that reflect comfort-first dressing while still making a quite fashion statement.

And it seems that this comfort-driven aesthetic resonates with Ridhi as well. Expressing her appreciation for the trend, she added, "They keep everything minimalistic and basic and I love it. I love oversized clothes. I love loose clothes. So thank you Gen Z for getting all these things which look like you're not really dressed up but you are dressed up. I love Gen Z fashion."

When everything feels too loud, keeping it simple hits different.

During the conversation, The Sabarmati Report actress opened up about her everyday lifestyle choices, sharing how discipline and minimalism quietly shape her everyday routine.

Moving away from glamour and into the everyday, she spoke about her mindful approach to food and balance in life. Dogra revealed, "I don’t eat after sunset. I had a very simple dinner - soup, salad, and some vegetables. It sounds boring, but I actually enjoy that simplicity."

She further added that for her, the idea of balance goes beyond routine, it’s about finding comfort in consistency. "Everything doesn’t need to be extravagant. There’s beauty in keeping things simple and consistent."

A standout moment of the evening came through Ridhi Dogra's unique Khadi ensemble, where traditional Indian textile was reimagined into a look that felt quietly distinctive and effortlessly different from the rest of evening's contemporary styles.

She highlighted how modern style fashion continues to blend with cultural roots, especially through Indian textiles like Khadi, which she chose to wear for the occasion, an off-shoulder Abhla Bharat embroidery blouse and a plain beige khadi saree.

"I purposely went for something like this because I thought India conclave so we should appreciate and bring out you know the textiles and the and the various fabrics that we have. I think that's what we should all promote and we should all go in for and the Gen Z's should know about it and I think they do," she expressed.



The India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 also turned into a grand showcase of diverse excellence, honouring a wide spectrum of awardees across entertainment, wellness, digital influence, and social impact.

The evening ultimately reflected a growing blend of mainstream entertainment and purpose-driven storytelling, where recognition extended beyond fame into meaningful impact.