At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Manushi Chhillar wears Gauri & Nainika's Rs. 2,29,000/- drop-waisted high-low gown, built with a balloon hem and hip panniers.
Manushi Chhillar's black base and white polka dots keep the palette tightly focused, letting the print define the gown without competing colour.
Below the drop waist, Manushi Chhillar's skirt expands into layered volume, with a high-low hem and pannier-like hip shaping giving the silhouette its sculptural profile.
The fitted bodice on Manushi Chhillar's gown narrows the upper silhouette before the skirt opens out, creating a clear contrast between structure and volume.
Manushi Chhillar's strapless neckline leaves the shoulders and collarbone open, while the shaped bodice keeps the upper half visually defined.
Manushi Chhillar pairs the monochrome gown with a purple-toned necklace and green pendant, introducing jewellery colour without disturbing the dress's black-and-white focus.
Manushi Chhillar wears a sleek ponytail with defined eyes and a soft lip. Makeup is credited to Lajeen Artistry; footwear is credited to Christian Louboutin.
Styled by Gaurvi Satyyarthy, Manushi Chhillar's gown was photographed by Aman Khanna against Melbourne's waterfront architecture.