17-06-2025
Wamiqa Gabbi Gets ‘Unapologetically Glamourous' In Red Carpet Couture
After revolutionising Indian menswear couture for over 25 years, Shantnu Nikhil has now turned the spotlight to an underserved category in Indian fashion – Red Carpet Couture for Women.
'For over two decades, we've built a stronghold in men's couture, constantly challenging conventions with our structured silhouettes and India-proud narratives. During this time, we have also seen a growing demand from women who resonated with our language of strength and subtle rebellion. Luxe is a new language, built for women who want to feel powerful, sensual, and unconfined," says Shantnu Mehra, adding, 'It's our ode to the women who have inspired us, supported us, and pushed us to expand our creative vocabulary."
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For Nikhil Mehra, Shantnu Nikhil Luxe is their most evocative expression yet. 'It is bold, dramatic, and deeply feminine. 'It's about owning your narrative on your terms," adds Nikhil Mehra.
When asked the reason behind having Wamiqa Gabbi as the face of the campaign, Nikhil Mehra says, 'In Wamiqa, we found the perfect woman to represent that spirit, fierce, stylish, and emotionally rooted in her identity, much like the women we design for. With Luxe, we've pushed the boundaries of structure and fluidity to create red carpet couture that's not just seen, but remembered. It's not an extension – it's a mood, a moment, a movement".
Every silhouette adorned by Wamiqa was artistically styled by celebrated stylist Eka Lakhani. Speaking about the inspiration behind Wamiqa's stylish looks in the campaign, Eka expresses, 'I wanted the look to feel unapologetically glam, but with some rawness. Keeping it real, like it's been lived in, not just posed. It's high fashion at first glance, glam and polished, but never too perfect."
Decoding The Stylish Red Carpet Couture Pieces Wamiqa Gabbi dazzled in.
Look 1: Contoured Crown Corset and Sculpt Skirt
Wamiqa Gabbi looks breathtaking in a black sequin contoured crown corset with a sharp peplum. She paired it with an obsidian lace sculpt skirt that is structured, sensual, and undeniably luxe.
Look 2: Mini Couture Dress
Wamiqa Gabbi gives LBW a brand new look for the red carpet. The feather-cut noir mini couture dress is encrusted with crystals, bugle beads and black pearls. She adds red carpet drama by pairing it with retro-ruched gloves.
Look 3: Rhinestone Fitted Gown
Like a shiny disco ball, Wamiqa Gabbi adds sparkle to red carpet couture in a fitted gown drenched in rhinestones. The gown is complemented with a statement bow.
Look 4: Scarlet Corset Gown
The lady in red, Wamiqa Gabbi, wears a scarlet corset gown in chantilly lace and tulle, sequinned, studded with fire-red crystals, and rendered in the signature Shantnu Nikhil Luxe drape.
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Look 5: Crystal-Encrusted Mini Couture Dress
Wamiqa Gabbi wears a captivating noir crystal-encrusted draped mini couture dress, anchored with a sculpted bow.
Look 6: Sculpted Corset Gown
