7 times Radhika Merchant Ambani wore contemporary gowns and saris

A few days ago, Radhika Merchant Ambani was spotted in the front row at Vivienne Westwood's show in Mumbai. The day was memorable not just because it marked the designer's debut show in India but also because Radhika Merchant Ambani's look paid homage to Westwood's renowned 1990-91 Portrait Collection. This isn't the first time she has embraced avant-garde fashion. Effortlessly blending contemporary and traditional styles, her sartorial choices exude both versatility and grandeur. Here are seven outfits from her wardrobe that made heads turn.

Vivienne Westwood and a custom Chanderi Sari

Radhika Merchant Ambani reinterpreted the designer's famous Portrait Collection with her distinct touch. Westwood’s Portrait Collection featured François Boucher’s 1743 painting Daphnis and Chloe on a corset. She added a traditional element by pairing the corset with a chanderi sari featuring the same artwork and accessorised with ivory and gold jewels by Shachee Fine Jewellery. She completed her look with a semi-messy bun and subtle makeup.

Dolce & Gabbana and custom Anamika Khanna

For her wedding reception, she wore a heavily embroidered Dolce & Gabbana ensemble featuring intricate gold-toned detailing and a structured, corset-style bodice adorned with sequins and beadwork. She paired it with a custom Anamika Khanna sari, where layers of sheer, embroidered fabric added texture and movement. She opted for a gold and diamond necklace, earrings, and bangles for her jewellery. She kept her hair and makeup simple and let the ensemble take centre stage.

Lever Couture

She chose a structured gown with a trail by Lever Couture. The gown features a translucent, iridescent fabric with sculptural details around the shoulders. The overall colour palette is a soft lavender or an icy lilac, and the trail is covered with shimmering feather-like embellishments. She complemented the sleek, pulled-back bun with statement earrings.

Grace Ling

Designed for a sculpted silhouette, Merchant Ambani's gold-and-ivory gown by Grace Ling had a unique charm. The designers paired a metallic gold crop top and seamlessly connected it with a matching gold metallic waist detail. The flowing ivory skirt added contrast to the ensemble. Her bijoux were all gold, and she opted for her signature soft waves with smoky kohl eyes.

Tamara Ralph Haute Couture

For her wedding festivities last year, she opted for Australian designer Tamara Ralph's form-fitting white gown with a mermaid silhouette. The gown featured three-dimensional floral appliqués in shades of silver or white around the neckline, waist, and hips, adding texture to the overall look. Her floral headpiece enhanced the grandeur of the outfit. Her sleek hair and dewy makeup tied the look together.

Custom Ashi Studio

She channelled a desi Barbie moment in a custom Ashi Studio pink sari featuring intricate silver embroidery in a geometric pattern. Her jewellery was the highlight—she wore statement chandelier earrings, a maang tikka, and floral-inspired diamond hand jewellery, cuffs and a passa-style hair accessory. She styled her look with pinned-back wavy hair and soft pink makeup.

Robert Wun

Her husband wrote her a love letter, and she transformed those words into a gown. Designer Robert Wun created a black-and-white gown for Radhika Merchant Ambani's wedding festivities. The gown featured Anant Ambani's letter on French chiffon detailed with crystals. The ensemble also included an ink-black beaded corset, sheer black gloves, and a diamond necklace, lending a vintage Hollywood aesthetic. Open curls and a red lip added the finishing touches.

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