Kim and Khloé Kardashian made a striking appearance at the opulent wedding of billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai over the weekend, capturing attention with their lavish attire and extravagant jewellery.
Both wore traditional Indian outfits by Manish Malhotra. kimkardashian/Instagram
The star-studded event, estimated to cost around $600 million, attracted many celebrities, including Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, and John Cena.
The Skims founder sparkled in two enormous diamond necklaces and a matching maang tikka headpiece. kimkardashian/Instagram
Kim Kardashian, known for her fashion statements, donned a scarlet Manish Malhotra lehenga adorned with tassels and intricate beadwork on Friday.
Some criticized the star for wearing red to an Indian wedding, as that colour is usually reserved for the bride. kimkardashian/Instagram
Despite controversy over wearing red, typically reserved for Indian brides, Kardashian complemented her attire with over 150 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. Her ensemble included a 35-carat marquise-cut necklace, a 23-carat pear-cut diamond necklace, and an array of diamond-studded accessories.
The mom of four’s jewellery was custom-made by celebrity jeweller Lorraine Schwartz, who joined the Kardashians in India. kimkardashian/Instagram
Khloé Kardashian, in a gold Manish Malhotra outfit embellished with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, joined Kim for the festivities. The following day, Kim dazzled in a dusty peach Tarun Tahiliani lehenga for the blessing reception, adorned with a statement necklace featuring 170 carats of diamonds.
On Friday night, Kim was decked out in more than 150 carats of diamonds. kimkardashian/Instagram
Her accessories included a diamond-and-pearl maang tikka and earrings set with pearl and diamond briolettes totalling 62 carats. Khloé, meanwhile, accessorized her hot pink lehenga with 250 carats of pink and white diamonds and pearls.
Kim Kardashian diamond necklaces
For the mangal utsav reception on Sunday, Kim opted for a” flame orang” Gaurav Gupta Couture ensemble, highlighted by a headpiece necklace adorned with over 400 carats of Colombian emeralds. Her earrings featured 100-carat pear-shaped drops, complemented by a 10-carat Colombian emerald ring and a 60-carat handpiece.
Manish Malhotra also dressed the groom’s mother and sister throughout the weekend. Khloe Kardashian/InstagramThe sisters took things up a notch for Saturday’s more formal event. Varinder Chawla / MEGAKim dazzled in an ornate statement necklace set with 170 carats of diamonds, including a series of suspended pear-shaped stones. Varinder Chawla / MEGAHer dusty peach brocade lehenga by Tarun Tahiliani was adorned with delicate threadwork and Swarovski crystals. Varinder Chawla / MEGAKim’ss nose ring, or nath, was set with 70 carats of diamonds. Instagram/@kimkardashianKhloé toted a pink Hermès Kelly Pochette bag that perfectly matched her outfit. Varinder Chawla / MEGAKhloé also wore more than 250 carats of pearls and pink and white diamonds. Instagram/@khloekardashianOther celebrities in attendance included Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and John Cena. Varinder Chawla / MEGAThe groom wore a jewel-encrusted elephant brooch while posing on Friday’s red carpet with his parents: billionaire Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani. REUTERSAt Sunday’s blessing ceremony, Kim spoke with the groom, Anant and his bride, Radhika Merchant. kimkardashian/InstagramKim opted for a” flame orang” Gaurav Gupta Couture ensemble on Sunday.She accessorized with Colombian emeralds. kimkardashian/InstagramHer headpiece alone boasted a whopping 400 carats of emeralds. kimkardashian/InstagramShe finished the look with a 10-carat, no-oil Colombian emerald ring and a 60-carat handpiece. juliachafe/Instagram
Emeralds, symbolizing rebirth and fertility, are a traditional choice for Indian weddings, echoing the extravagant display seen throughout the Ambani festivities. The wedding, hosted by Asia’s wealthiest family, showcased a blend of luxury and tradition, setting new standards for celebrity and societal events.
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