Manish Malhotra builds this bandhani lehenga set in royal sapphire, amethyst and plum. Deep blue and purple tones sit side by side, and the skirt is where the palette gets interesting.
Bandhani dots and woven gold motifs fill the lehenga, with blue and plum sections alternating. Gold trim runs along the seams, and a blue dupatta with a gold edge falls over one shoulder.
Round and square mirrors line the halter blouse in bands, framed by gold borders and purple discs. The bands curve down to a pointed hem, giving the blouse its own architecture.
From behind, the halter reveals a fully open back. Mirror-trimmed straps follow the shoulder line, and a slim strap sits at the waist above a mirror-edged lehenga band.
Ayesha DeVitre styles hair in a smooth centre-parted low bun, assisted by Anu Mishra. The pulled-back shape clears the neckline, and a small gold accent sits near the bun.
Makeup artist Aditya Sharma pairs warm, defined eyes and groomed brows with a glossy nude lip. A small purple bindi picks up the lehenga's colour without competing with it.
A gold ornament with pearl-like drops hangs down the open back, giving the bare space its own focal point. Stacked gold bangles and a stone stud earring keep the focus on the blouse.
Photographer Taras Taraporvala shoots against layered fabrics in magenta and crimson, which echo the lehenga's jewel tones. Styled by Niharika, the whole frame reads as one rich palette.