NMACC Gala Day 2: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to Zendaya and Bhumi Pednekar, style mavens who ‘Camped’ their way to the gala!

By Malvika Mistry

on April 02, 2023 09:07:46 PM

Doubling up the stakes, Day 2 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre a.k.a NMACC was no less than a star-studded affair as celebrities graced the pink carpet of the soiree in their dressy best. Articulately curated by Hamish Bowels and designed by Roohshad Shroff and Patrick Kinmonth, ‘India In Fashion’ exhibition showcases a little over 140 stunning pieces of India-inspired costumes, narrating a story of the country's impact, contribution and representation in fashion’s history.

With the theme of the night being inspired by India, celebrities from Hollywood as well as Bollywood brought forth their own interpretation of cultural dressing, but not without a modern twist. Dramatic saree-inspired couture to flowy gowns and sharply tailored suits to regal sherwanis-here are some TOP fashion moments from the gala:

ZENDAYA

Zendaya epitomized grace in a custom Rahul Mishra trailblazing 'Verdure' saree gown paired with the 'Flying Cranes' bralette. The pallu surely served as a perfect cape.

GIGI HADID

Gigi personified molten gold in an Abu JAni Sandeep Khosla saree teamed with a STUNNING jadau blouse.

SONAM KAPOOR AHUJA

Fitting to the theme of the gala, Sonam picked a stunning piece almost equivalent to vintage art from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s creation. This archival piece was made from 20 unique individual panels spanning 35 years of the duo’s design history. Embroidered with panels in zardozi and mogul motifs, the lehenga skirt was teamed with a Swarovski corset and finished with a silk tissue throw hand embroidered in gold and silver work.

ALIA BHATT

Alia channelled her inner Venus dressed in an Elie Saab haute couture. Her crystal-embellished gown came with a choker cape detailing that added to the glamour of the overall look.

PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS

Priyanka oozed glamour in a sixty-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade saree made using silver threads and gold electroplating on khadi silk. Her vintage saree gown was teamed with a sequin sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of ikat weave. WOW!

KARISMA KAPOOR

Karisma made for a true blue fashionista in a Rahul Mishra flora and fauna gown. Those delicate yet classy hath phool gloves by The Olio Stores took her entire look a couple of notches higher!

SHARVARI

Sharvari walked straight out of the fairy tale and onto the red carpet in a custom ruffle drape by Abu Jani Sandee Khosla. That intricate pearl beaded statement blouse with dramatic sleeves stole the show!

BHUMI PEDNEKAR

Taking dramatics, a notch higher, Bhumi dazzled in a piece of at by designer Anamika Khanna. The stunning couture gown featured 3D floral motifs and adramatic skirt with tassels at the end. The bejewelled headgear with attached earrings gave her look ‘Greek Goddess’ vibes.

KARAN JOHAR

Karan ‘camped’ his way to the red carpet in a custom Rahul Mishra creation. The outfit featuring a raw silk trench cape embroidered with striking gold embroidery teamed with a button-down shirt & classic bow drew its inspiration from the Bidri textile. A versatile uncut diamond haar from Tyaani, Tiger and a temple brooch completed his look.

LAW ROACH

Law looked spectacular in a Rahul Mishra Creation wearing a hand-embroidered 'Shirley Poppy' sherwani jacket with a coordinating lehenga skirt in black.

Here are some other looks that stole the show:

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