From Ananya Panday to Sonam Kapoor—evening dresses ruled the best looks of the week

Between awards season, film premieres, and gala events, our best-dressed stars have kept things bold on the red carpet, serving up some of their most high-glam looks to date. After all, these nights aren’t just about celebration—they’re where true fashion prowess is put to the test. We’re talking sequins, cut-outs, and a bevy of barely-there evening wear, served by A-listers like Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Mindy Kaling, and many more.

For starters, Sonam Kapoor embraced 1920s flapper-era glamour in a milky-white satin dress by Anamika Khanna, layered with tassels and a matching cape. Hand-painted florals—a signature of the designer—added an artisanal touch, while Kapoor’s choice to wear her jewels in reverse nodded to an emerging trend.

More notably, sequins, crystals, and other dazzling details had their moment this week. For the annual South Asian Oscar event, Mindy Kaling slipped into custom Rahul Mishra couture—a corseted sari-style gown with jharoka detailing—which she paired with radiant emeralds and diamonds from Effy Jewelry. Meanwhile, Banita Sandhu lit up the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in an electric midnight-blue Georges Hobeika Couture Fall 2024 gown. She completed the high-glam look with a Judith Leiber disco ball clutch and diamond jewellery from Lisa Nik’s Diamond Game and Asymmetric collections.