Indian designs are no longer standing in a long queue waiting for the designs to get center stage globally. The Indian designers did it in the year 2025, that was all about the desi couture. When artists like Cardi B and Beyoncé need looks that feel personal, powerful and individual, they’re turning to Indian craft. Let’s take a look at the times when Indian designers stood in the global fashion game and truly made the ‘desi twist’.
Shakira in Gaurav Gupta
As she opened her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Shakira turned the first night into a fashion moment to remember. The global star stepped on stage in a custom Gaurav Gupta Couture creation, the sculptural Lunar Blue Wolf Gown, balancing fluid movement with her perfect and unmatched energy.
Tyla in Nancy Tyagi
The 205 collab no one expected was the Tyla x Nancy Tyagi. For her first visit to India, the South African singer and songwriter slipped into a sari-inspired look crafted by the self-made designer, Nancy. From designing outfits in the confines of her room, making it to the Cannes red carpet, and now designing for global icons, Tyagi has undoubtedly come a long way.
Julia Roberts in Sabyasachi
The actress Julia Roberts and her million-dollar aura had competition when the actor was styled in Sabyasachi High Jewellery earrings and necklace for the premiere of her film After The Hunt in Los Angeles. The statement piece really turned heads, and Sabyasachi really aces in that.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan In Manish Malhotra
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan looked every inch the modern princess for the Vogue World event, as she arrived in a custom Manish Malhotra creation. Dressed by the designer in a look that married Indian craftsmanship with 19th-century English romance, Maitreyi, who is now a household name thanks to the series ‘Never Have I Ever’, wore a custom gold gown in a graceful fusion of heritage and haute couture.
Mindy Kaling in Rahul Mishra
Mindy Kaling made a dazzling appearance on the red carpet as she attended the premiere of Running Point at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. For her red carpet-appearance, the comedian opted for a golden ensemble by ace fashion designer Rahul Mishra.
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