When we talk about fashion in Bollywood, there are only a few names that truly understand style the way Sonam Kapoor does. From the start of her career, she has consistently pushed boundaries with her avant-garde choices, earning her the title of Bollywood’s first true ‘fashion icon’.Leading the charge in embracing international trends while giving India a taste of global couture, she has become a regular face at major fashion events. Most recently, she attended British-Turkish designer Erdem Moralioglu’s showcase at London Fashion Week, instantly making headlines for her striking wardrobe.
But it wasn’t just the gown that stole the spotlight. Her accessory pick turned into the talking point of the evening. Sonam paired her look with a statement Amrapali Jewels necklace, a piece that celebrated the artistry of polki diamonds in a Victorian-inspired design.
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Set in silver and gold, the necklace featured nearly 500 carats of tanzanite gemstones, enhanced with delicate diamonds, exuding an antique yet contemporary charm. The choker-style piece carried a sense of tradition fused with innovation, making it the kind of heirloom jewellery every wardrobe dreams of. To complete the set, Sonam added matching earrings with tanzanite studs and pearl-drop detailing.Her choice of jewels not only showcased Indian craftsmanship but also positioned Amrapali’s design as modern heritage, bridging the past with the present.Perfectly complementing the jewellery was Sonam’s custom Erdem gown, embroidered with cobalt blue motifs of the Godawan bird, also known as the Great Indian Bustard. Beyond aesthetics, this detail carried deeper meaning. Once numbering only about 100 in the wild, the bird’s population has now risen to 173, thanks to conservation efforts by Diageo India.
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Sonam’s fashion moment therefore became more than just a red-carpet look. She used her platform to highlight the urgency of conserving one of the world’s most critically endangered species, reminding us that style can also spark awareness.Styled as always by her sister Rhea Kapoor, Sonam completed her ensemble with Meera Mahadevia’s vintage Indraneel clutch, black velvet pumps, and luminous-glam makeup. With muted eyeshadow, winged liner, kohl-lined eyes, mascara, soft blush, and a nude lip, her beauty look stayed elegant yet impactful. Her half-up hairdo with back-swept detailing tied it all together.In this appearance, Sonam Kapoor once again proved that she is not just a fashion icon but a storyteller, where couture, craft, and conservation came together seamlessly.
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