Radhika Merchant in Tarun Tahiliani, wears a Banjara and Kutchi inspired multi-coloured lehenga for her wedding festivities Radhika Merchant shines in her Tarun Tahiliani lehenga
Radhika Merchant
The bride, Radhika Merchant (@radhikam) graced her wedding festivities in Mumbai wearing a stunning Banjara and Kutchi-inspired multi-coloured lehenga by Tarun Tahiliani. This exquisite ensemble showcases playful multicoloured mirror work, offering a modern twist on traditional designs, perfectly sculpted to Radhika's silhouette and complemented by custom accessories that celebrate her India-cool essence.
Shloka Ambani in a saree by House of Masaba Shloka Ambani in House of Masaba
Shloka Ambani
Shloka Ambani was dressed in the House of Masaba’s ‘Paan Tissue Saree’ at the recent Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities. The green silk saree from ‘The Masaba Bride 2023’ collection adorns a house signature 'Paan-Patti' motif in pita and gota kaam and the blouse is in matching tissue with gota silai kaam. The saree was styled with a custom-made second dupatta with ‘Neel-Kamal’ embroidery all over in dori, sitara and moti kaam.
The Saree is available to purchase in-store and online at www.houseofmasaba.com.
Janhvi Kapoor wears Zoya's Rooted Dew Drop Necklace and Earrings, and Jade Vines Bangle to Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant's wedding celebrations Zoya's Rooted Dew Drop Necklace and Earrings
Jahnvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor crafted an elegant silhouette with Zoya’s Rooted Collection at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding celebrations. A testament to timeless beauty, she adorned herself in jewels from luxury atelier Zoya’s exquisite collection Rooted, featuring custom-cut turquoise emeralds and diamonds.
Zoya's Dew Drop Necklace from its rainforest inspired collection
She wore the Dew Drop Necklace and Earrings, with custom-cut turquoise emeralds and diamonds that masterfully intersect like droplets of dew that glaze a green forest. She also wore a Jade Vine Bangle, in carved chrysoprase and turquoise entwined with diamonds that capture the rise of life towards the light.
Jahnvi Kapoor in a corset gown by Tarun Tahiliani in a yet to be showcased bridal couture collection. Detail of the corset by Tarun Tahiliani worn by Jahnvi Kapoor
She also wore this Art nouveau-inspired @taruntahiliani hand-embroidered structured sweeping skirt with crystals, pearls and sequins. This was paired with a complementing crystal-embellished sculpted corset and attached drape wings. The outfit is from an as yet unreleased bridal/couture 2024 collection by Tarun Tahiliani, expected to be unveiled soon.
Suhana Khan in a Mayur Girotra lehenga Suhana Khan at the Ambani-Merchant wedding
Suhana Khan
Suhana donned a multi-colour panel lehenga by Mayur Girotra, embellished with arri, sequins, mirror work and gotta, styled by Aastha Sharma. This classical-traditional @mayyurgirotracouture lehenga was paired with kalamkari dupatta and ikkat blouse, meticulously hand-embroidered with tilla, zari, and mirrors.
Ranveer Singh in Tarun Tahiliani Ranveer Singh in an embroidered black sherwani by Tarun Tahiliani
Ranveer Singh
“Ranveer (@ranveersingh), the Sindhi Pathan if there was one from South Mumbai, was seen here in opulent ,elegant and royal custom black sherwani styled with a handcrafted shawl and signature Tarun Tahiliani dhoti drape,” says Tarun Tahiliani.
The sherwani has intricate traditional gold marori embroidery, on a classic TT sherwani, crafted to perfection. Ranveer was styled by Eka Lakhani.
Sara Ali Khan in Mayur Girotra Sara Ali Khan's mirror-work Mayur Girotra lehenga
Sara Ali Khan
Sara Ali Khan wore Mayyur Girotra for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding function. The actress looked stunning in a traditional Jamdani lehenga embroidered with resham threads, mirrors, tilla and gota paired with a vibrant patola dupatta adorned with sequins and mirrors. The look was styled by Tanya Ghavri.
Disha Patani in a powder blue Eeksha lehenga
Disha Patani
Disha Patani made a statement in an enchanting blue lehenga from Eeksha - by Ashwin Aggrawal from Kolkata at Radhika and Anant Ambani’s post-wedding festivities in Mumbai, styled by Devki Bhatt.
Paired with a corset blouse and dupatta, the outfit showcases meticulous craftsmanship with detailed mirror, resham, and crystal work which combines tradition & craftsmanship with a modern silhouette, making it a statement worthy outfit.
Diana Penty wore a saree by Eeksha to the reception Diana Penty in Eeksha
Diana Penty
Diana Penty wore a French lace saree embellished with Japanese beads and sequins and studded with Swarovski crystals to add a touch of sparkle. Styled by Namita Alexander, the outfit was paired with a chic bell sleeve blouse to give it a glamorous, contemporary touch.
Shanaya Kapoor in a blush pink anarkali set by Anita Dongre Shanaya Kapoor in Anita Dongre
Shanaya Kapoor
Shanaya Kapoor exuded grace in a stunning blush Alara Gota Patti Anarkali Set by Anita Dongre at a pooja for Radhika and Anant Ambani's wedding festivities. The soothing blush hue, crafted in soft mul, makes this anarkali set a timeless ensemble. Elevated with signature gota patti and zardozi embroidery, the outfit, styled by Tanya Ghavri, seamlessly blends heritage with modernity.
Kim Kardashian in Gaurav Gupta, paired with emerald jewellery
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian graced the post-Ambani wedding celebration in a breathtaking ensemble by Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta. She wore a flame orange chiffon draped serpentine top and skirt, which perfectly captured the essence of Gaurav Gupta's signature style. First showcased at Paris Couture Week SS24 in his Aarohanam collection, this look featured intricate sculpting techniques across the bustier and skirt, embodying a contemporary twist on the traditional saree with its infinite drape.
Kim K in a flame orange Gaurav Gupta top and skirt
"Kim has been such an iconic culturalist,” says Gaurav Gupta. “She wore the flame orange chiffon draped serpentine top and skirt from our Aarohanam collection at Paris Couture Week Spring Summer 2024, signifying ascension. The sculpting techniques and serpentine drape echo the collection's theme of spiritual elevation and renewal."
Kim poses with Isha Ambani Kim with the newlyweds, Anant and Radhika.
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