Khushi Kapoor elevated the little black dress with ethereal tassel details

Khushi Kapoor may have just coined a new fashion term–’dramatic elegance’, given her latest streak of thematic looks that are statement-worthy but also wearable. Leaning into the more couture side of themes, Kapoor’s latest little black dress is far from ordinary. Usually, an LBD is a sign of wardrobe exhaustion, worn to slowly self-startle out of a creative block of sorts. Kapoor, styled by Tanya Ghavri, exhibited otherwise through a sleek LBD from Vietnamese brand Montsand.

The dress is from the brand’s ‘La Pureza’ collection, centred around a narrative of ephemerality as well as the mythical udumbara flower said to bloom once every 3,000 years. The design ethos is one of the fleeting nature of beauty and how it can only be enjoyed momentarily before its transcendence. Beyond the esoteric vibe of the look, the main inspiration comes from Ghavri’s caption alluding to the Black Swan, further playing into the trope of transience.

The simple peplum-style dress was paired with tulle gloves featuring long dangling florals meant to be swayed and twirled around. Dainty diamond studs, and Louboutin pumps, along with a bouffant-style French knot, completed the trimmed-down classic appeal and made for an ideal soirée ensemble.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“Khushi Kapoor’s Montsand black corset LBD, with its sculpted design and artistic gloves, is quite the statement. But to truly make it your own, take the sculptural elegance and twist it to fit your personality. The LBD gives you structure, so lean into that—add a piece that feels equally sharp, like a metallic or matte leather jacket with interesting lapels. Ditch the typical sleek pumps for something with more drama like a strappy metallic studded heel or boots. Let’s not forget the gloves, so opt for embroidered transparent black gloves that peek under your jacket to tie your look together,” says Vogue India’s Associate Fashion Editor, Divya Balakrishnan.