Priyanka Chopra donned a stunning 60-year-old Banarasi saree at NMACC
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas graced the NMACC. On day two, Priyanka wore a beautiful 60-year-old brocade banarasi saree which took about 6 months to be made. It was designed by Amit Aggarwal.
Khateja Qureshi | Published On: Apr, 3, 2023 | 04:51 PM
The most loved global fame Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas attended both days of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) Gala in Mumbai. On day two, Priyanka arrived in a stunning custom Amit Aggarwal reimagined saree. It is a beautiful Banarasi silk pre-draped saree. The designer was been giving us all the details of this gorgeous ensemble.
Designer Amit Aggarwal took to Instagram to reveal the details that went into creating Desi girl’s dreamy look. He shared pictures on Instagram showcasing the process of creating Priyanka’s reimagined saree look. According to Amit, Priyanka wore a sixty-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade saree made using silver threads and a gold electroplating on khadi silk. The six yards were draped by hand and combined with a holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of the Ikat weave set in brocade.
He captioned the post, “For the second day of @nmacc.india, Priyanka (@priyankachopra) in our custom ensemble styled by Ami (@stylebyami). It was crafted by pairing a sixty-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade saree made using silver threads and a gold electroplating on khadi silk,”
He further added, “This was draped over and structured with a jewel-toned, moulded body made with our signature unique material and paired with a sequin sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of Ikat weave that the brocade is set in. The ensemble was crafted across six months, with the original vintage textile handwoven in the craft clusters of Varanasi.”
Priyanka had styled the silk saree with a Bulgari choker necklace, statement rings, diamond ear studs, and embellished holographic high heels. In the end, Priyanka chose side-parted lightly-tousled wavy locks, shimmering silver eye shadow, glossy mauve lip shade, winged eyeliner, mascara on the lashes, rouged cheekbones, feathered brows, dewy base, and light contouring.
Priyanka styled her beautiful look with statement earrings & diamond studs. She wore a Bulgari choker necklace. Her hair were side-parted with wavy locks. Her makeup was glowy, it has shimmery eyes with winged liner, with a dewy base and a glossy mauve lipstick. Not to forget, her holographic heels that completed her look.
