India Couture Week 2025 unfolded in a celebration of craft and couture, none more defining than Jayanti Reddy’s showstopper moment with Janhvi Kapoor. Draped in pastel elegance and antique detailing, this ensemble quickly became a hallmark of modern Indian luxury.
A Couture Tale Rooted in Heritage
At the heart of Jayanti Reddy’s collection, aptly named Reclaimed Opulence, lies a poetic homage to India’s textile legacy. Inspired by Dori work, ornate blooms, birds, paisley, Baroque art, and Deco grids, the designer reimagines antique motifs through richly embellished silhouettes. The result is not just design, it’s cultural narration elevated through couture.
Jayanti Reddy described her muse at the finale succinctly:
“She is gorgeous, she is beautiful, she is magical and that’s exactly what I wanted for my showstopper outfit. It was a very easy choice for me.”
The Look: Dreamy Embellishment Meets Silvery Pastel
Janhvi Kapoor closed the Jayanti Reddy show on 28 July 2025, wearing a blush pink lehenga crafted from sheer net and a sculpted blouse. The lehenga’s fishtail silhouette enriched with thread, zari, sequin, and bead embroidery evoked a layered floral tapestry with Baroque undertones.
The cropped blouse featured a sweetheart neckline with scalloped detailing and cap mesh sleeves.
Pearl‑stranded tassels draped from the shoulders, acting almost like woven jewellery, subtle yet arresting.
A sheer dupatta was laid across one arm, spilling into a trailing train, heightening the ensemble’s movement and romantic feel.
Janhvi’s Reflections: Elegance with Ease
In her own words on Instagram, Janhvi Kapoor wrote:
“Loved walking for @jayantireddylabel.”
(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqMxJiMnEK/?img_index=1)
Elsewhere, she expressed excitement before stepping onto the runway:
“I am so excited to be here at India Couture Week walking for Jayanti Reddy. I am wearing this beautiful heavily embroidered extremely long trailed …”
These comments reveal not just pride in the couture moment, but an emotional connection to both the garment and the storytelling it carried.
Styling Spotlight: Jewellery and Beauty
Subtle yet striking accessories completed the look. A diamond and emerald choker with matching earrings punctuated the neckline without overshadowing the rich embroidery. Janhvi’s hair, centre-parted soft waves and a neutral, dewy makeup palette lent elegance and restraint, allowing the craftsmanship to take focus.
Design Ethos Meets Star Presence
Jayanti Reddy’s commitment to sustainable luxury, the repurposing of antique textiles with modern sensibility is embodied in Janhvi Kapoor’s moment on silk and sequins. It showcased a couture language that is rich not just in detail, but in intent.
As described by Rediff, the designer praised Janhvi’s presence as the perfect embodiment of her vision—“gorgeous…, beautiful…, magical…”—a testament to the synergy of muse and maker.
Final Thoughts
This iconic look stood at the intersection of tradition and innovation: Jayanti Reddy’s painstaking craft technique joined with Janhvi Kapoor’s poise to define a new chapter in Indian couture. The pair’s shared language of artistry, elegance, and legacy, speaks volumes: couture that doesn’t just delight the eye, but resonates with cultural memory.
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