India, Aug. 22 -- Once designed to protect warriors in battle, chainmail has turned into an irresistible sartorial trend. This metallic OOTD has taken over celeb wardrobes, too. Singer Dua Lipa chose a sleek backless number with side cutouts for her birthday 'fit. Actors Khushi Kapoor and Lindsay Lohan, and businesswoman Kim Kardashian gave it a sultry golden, purple, and black twist for their respective red carpet outings.

The story of chainmail fashion began in the '60s, when Spanish-born, naturalised-French designer Paco Rabanne introduced his metal dress. It was bold, futuristic and unlike anything the world had seen before.

Fast forward to the early noughties - a time defined by sparkles, shine, and minimal fabrics - and the chainm...