We can’t overlook Janhvi Kapoor’s lit-from-within radiance, but the star shone even brighter recently with a little help from pearls. During the press tour of her upcoming action drama film, Devara: Part 1 in Chennai in September 2024, she donned a sage gold outfit by Gaurav Gupta that’s affixed with a wealth of pearls. An incredible combination of haute couture, artisanal craftsmanship and fine gemstones, her half-sari comprised a mermaid-style lehenga skirt attached with a frothy pallu and a sensual bralette.
This isn’t the first time the couturier has dabbled in the ocean, marine life and its myriad mysteries. Nuanced details from the cosmic ocean took centre stage in his ‘Venus Rising’ outing. His ‘Prism Blur’ spring/summer ’24 collection, too, created a sea-inspired visual journey through its colours and crafts.
With Kapoor’s recent sari, Gupta plunders the sea’s most coveted natural treasure, pearl. He brings the gemstone in varied shapes, shades of ivory and sizes to the fore as surface ornamentation that nods towards waves. “Janhvi is wearing our custom sage gold pearl embroidered sari, featuring a mermaid-style lehenga and a halter neckline blouse.
The top and skirt are crafted from silk crepe, chosen for its fluid texture that allows for a perfect drape in tulle. The embroidery features over 2,500 pearls, glass beads, and about 1,000 fine crystals—each one carefully placed to add that ethereal shimmer . The three-dimensional pearl embroider.