Navya Nanda’s gold tissue lehenga is paired with a vibrant vintage blouse with heritage crafts

What’s old is new again and Navya Nanda echoed that sentiment in a multi-hued lehenga by Mayyur Girotra that felt less like occasion wear and more like a cherished inheritance brought back to life.

A pale gold tissue silk lehenga serves as the canvas of the look. As the New Delhi-based designer explains, “Navya Nanda wears Mayyur Girotra gold tissue silk signature lehenga. The skirt is paired with a vintage brocade blouse, which is intricately hand-embroidered in zardozi and tilla that is inspired by archival motifs. From the fabric to craft, it carries stories of the past into the present.” The time-honoured designs hark towards patterns that once adorned bridal trunks and temple textiles. The delicate craftsmanship techniques add depth and just the right dose of opulence.

What animates the ensemble is the blouse. A multi-coloured counterpoint to the otherwise pared-back, neutral-coloured lehenga. Rendered in multiple hues and finished with vintage brocade, it brings a burst of colour and personality to the look. The plunging V neckline lends a contemporary edge, while the half sleeves, colour-blocked with heritage textiles and artisanal crafts, ground it in tradition. It is this interplay of textiles and techniques that makes the outfit feel polygonal, present and perennial.

Nanda’s styling follows the same time-honoured philosophy. She went with soft, understated makeup in old rose tones along with open hair for glam. Jewellery, however, made a statement. She opted for a bold choker set and earrings from Shri Paramani Jewels, echoing the old-world mood of the lehenga. “This exquisite set features handcrafted chandbaali earrings adorned with luminous diamond polki, delicately shaped to reflect timeless artistry and regal charm. Paired with a premium diamond polki choker, the neckpiece showcases superior craftsmanship, rich detailing and a graceful silhouette that sits beautifully on the neckline,” reveals Vinay Gupta, founder, Shri Paramani Jewellers.