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Last night,Priyanka Chopra Jonaswas honored with the inaugural Vanguard award at the fifth annual Gold Gala. And for the occasion, she turned toAmit Aggarwalfor an angelic, sculptural white gown rich with significance.
Designed in partnership with stylistAmi Patel, the sari-inspired gown was a meaningful collaboration between the artists, honoring 25 years of Chopra’s work with a piece worthy of such an accomplishment.
Merging vintage and tradition with contemporary sensibilities, the creatives reimagined a two-decade-old chikan sari into a modern piece of couture with a high leg slit, long dramatic train, and intricate hand embroidery. The result was something both delicate and powerful at the same time.
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For Aggarwal, the piece wasparticularlyspecial because of its wearer. “My mother has adored Priyanka Chopra beyond measure for years,”the designer shared on Instagram. “She is also the first person to comment on almost every post we have ever done, and the woman who believed in me long before the world did. This moment is my small gift to her.”
“And to mothers everywhere, thank you for giving your children not just life, but the courage to pursue the dreams they quietly carry within them,” Aggarwal added. What a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
To pair, Chopra wore a decadent set of Bulgari jewels around her neck, with diamonds and emeralds creating a soft geometric pattern. She finished off the elegant look with a pair of Jimmy Choo heels and walked the gold carpet before heading into the Gold House’s annual ceremony.
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