#Ishaambani

Nita Ambani chose a Banarasi brocade Kaduwa saree by Swadesh, handwoven for over five months by master artisans, and a delicately structured lace blouse by Manish Malhotra.

The theme was fashion ‘is’ art, not ‘as’ art. The fact that so many attendees chose to rely on ‘art’ as we know it to fit the theme is only evidence how little they think fashion is capable of

Nita Ambani accessorised her look with Wallace Chan earrings -- statement pieces sculpted out of rosewood and embodying a symbol of "love, compassion, and spiritual wisdom".

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Custom woven with threads of pure gold by master artisans of Swadesh, the saree featured hand painted pichwai inspired motifs in soft gold and earthy tones.

Ambani kept her makeup minimal yet striking with a smokey eye and coral blush. Pairing the dress with floral diamond earrings and haathphool, she put on a 'Majestic Leopard Couture' hair ornament by Outhouse Jewellery, handcrafted over 300 hours.

"Lighting is the biggest make or break point for makeup..Isha had just delivered, so it was her first time also going on such a big platform," the makeup artist further added.

The India Pavilion will mark its comeback at the Venice Biennale, anchored by five contemporary artists addressing questions of home through traditional Indian materials and techniques.

Isha Ambani looked elegant in a sea‑foam blue Dior gown with hand‑sewn floral appliqué, perfectly complementing Rihanna’s bold ensemble as they hugged and posed for the cameras.