We might have just witnessed a historic event – one bigger than Kim Kardashian seated in an auto-rickshaw. Unless you’ve been on a social media detox, you’ve probably vicariously lived through India’s biggest, grandest wedding yet. Everyone’s ’Gram feed was flooded with magnificently crafted lehengas and rock-sized diamonds. What began as a seemingly ‘simple’ pre-wedding event with Rihanna having a full-blown concert back in March, went on to become a months-long extravagant gala, with the whole world watching. The Ambani family took it to heart when Riri sang, “Shine bright like a diamond” , as they wore massive jewels to the star-studded celebrations.
At any lavish wedding, particularly this grand Indian gala, it was expected that we’d be served with luxury at its absolute peak. But little did we know the extent of this opulence. A-listers were seen donning the most exquisite outfits left, right, and centre, granting us fashion looks that were nothing short of splendid. After having witnessed a slew of impressive looks from our favourite actors, singers, billionaires, and of course, the Kardashians, we’ve decided to put together the best ones for you to recreate.
1. Priyanka Chopra, The Golden Girl
Priyanka Chopra proved that she is the OG ‘desi girl’ by wearing a spectacularly embroidered lehenga in a colour lying somewhere between yellow and golden. Pairing it with a plunging blouse and sheer dupatta, the actor completed the look with a diamond-studded choker. You, too, can recreate the desi girl chic moment with this yellow lehenga from Ritu Kumar. Embellished with sequins, the blouse is a beautiful blend of drama and elegance, paired with a lehenga skirt featuring Ritu Kumar’s signature floral print work.
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2. Alia Bhatt’s Edgy Yet Elegant Black Moment
Alia Bhatt’s black lehenga deserves to be on your wedding guest mood board. Before having a major Barbiecore moment in her hot pink kanjeevaram saree, Bhatt donned a stunning black lehenga boasting shimmery gold embroidery. The high-waisted lehenga skirt was beautifully paired with a detailed blouse with delicate strappy sleeves. Recreate the look with this midnight black lehenga from Swathi Veldandi – carefully crafted from raw silk and ideal for a sangeet function.
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3. Khloé’s Take On Desi Chic
Rumour has it that the next season of ‘The Kardashians will cover Kim and Khloé’s India takeover. Well, as a person who really does keep up with the Kardashians, I would squeal just as loud as I did when pictures of Khloé dressed in an ivory white, zardozi lehenga with intricate gold and silver threadwork dropped on the Internet. The plunging neckline, off-shoulder blouse featured cascading strands of pearl and gold beadwork. If you’re looking to recreate the look, we have just the lehenga for you. Opt for this beige, pearl lehenga from Vvani by Vani Vats; it features beautiful thread and pearl work and comes with a matching blouse and dupatta.
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4. Kiara Advani’s Tribute To Gujarati Handicraft
There hasn’t been a single moment when Kiara Advani failed to serve us with a gasp-worthy look. And with this wedding guest look, she has safely secured a spot on my ‘how to dress for a Gujrati-themed wedding’ mood board. The actor was seen in a cap-sleeved, hot pink blouse with an alluring sweetheart neckline. The star of her look was the purple, high-waisted lehenga that was adorned with intricate gold, nature-inspired embroidery and column designs. The look was tied together with a dupatta draped in a Gujarati style. Channel your garba-loving self in this purple-pink lehenga set by Swathi Veldandi. Brownie points, if you style your mane with a middle parting back braid, accessorised with a layered bead chain.
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5. Ananya Panday Goes Gilded For The Sangeet
Ananya Panday chose to wear a sequinned saree for the sangeet and left it to me, I’d declare it as the official sangeet uniform. The outfit showcased a beautiful ombré of golden and silver, making her glisten from all angles. Panday paired the saree with a strapless blouse, adding a sultry touch to her traditional look. Sequinned sarees have been adored by actors since time immemorial, and why not? The new-age ensembles blend the best of contemporary and traditional worlds, leaving you looking like a million bucks. If you, too, are looking for one that is perfect for any event, invest in this sequinned number from Kalki Fashion.
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There you have it; a guide to recreating five scene-stealing looks from the wedding of the decade! Add these ensembles to your cart just as fast as you added the wedding pictures to your mood board. Do not forget to read our guide on how to cop the best beauty looks from the Ambani wedding.