Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, known for her impeccable fashion choices, made history as the first South Asian global ambassador for Christian Dior. She is often referred to as the fashion icon of the industry, and for a reason. Attending the prestigious French luxury house’s show at the ongoing Paris Couture Week, she turned heads in an all-black look, embodying elegance and high fashion.
Sonam chose a black mesh ensemble from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which she paired with a bold faux fur coat from their Resort 2025 collection. Her look was equally striking, pink on her lips and cheeks, a smoky eye, and sharp contour accentuated her features. Pearl chain earrings and statement earcuffs completed her accessories, adding a touch of glamour.
Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? A unique Indian touch at the French show A standout element of her look was a handcrafted black gajra, a striking and unconventional addition to her neatly pulled-back bun. The gajra was designed by Harshita Gautam, founder of Diaries of Nomad, at the request of Sonam’s stylist and sister, Rhea Kapoor. “At first, you know, I found it very amusing – who wears black flowers in the hair?” Gautam told The Indian Express.
She further detailed the process of creating the bespoke piece. “We took shankis, or shells, and covered them with handwoven chanderi. We made about 350 of those and tucked them on a silk rope, dhuri, and used motis to conn.
