Lupita Nyong’o brought a touch of Indian luxury to The Odyssey premiere, stepping onto the red carpet wearing jewelry by celebrated Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Nyong’o, who stars in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, attended the premiere wearing a glamorous gold dress, but for South Asian fashion fans, it was her jewelry that really stood out.
The actress accessorized her look with a Sabyasachi necklace and matching ring, bringing the Indian designer’s signature style to a major Hollywood red carpet.
And there is a lot of detail packed into that necklace.
Nyong’o wore a five-strand pearl and polki choker, with polki referring to raw, uncut diamonds traditionally used in Indian jewelry. The statement necklace features 11.21 carats of diamonds, combining pearls and diamonds for a piece that complemented her gold ensemble.
There was also a detail that Sabyasachi fans will immediately recognize.
Dangling from the necklace was a Bengal tiger, a signature symbol of the Sabyasachi brand. The tiger motif also appeared on Nyong’o’s coordinating Sabyasachi ring, which was crafted in 18-karat gold.
The result was a red carpet look that subtly brought Indian design into the Hollywood spotlight.
Sabyasachi has become synonymous with elaborate Indian fashion and jewelry, and seeing his work incorporated into a look at a major international movie premiere is another exciting moment for South Asian fashion on the global stage.
Nyong’o’s styling also shows that Indian jewelry does not have to be reserved for traditional Indian clothing. Here, the Sabyasachi pieces were paired with a glamorous Western-style gown, yet the pearls, polki diamonds and Bengal tiger details fit seamlessly into the overall look.
With The Odyssey commanding plenty of attention, it was a fun fashion moment to see an Indian designer represented on the film’s red carpet, especially through pieces with such distinctly Sabyasachi details.
The dress may have been gold, but for Indian fashion fans, the jewelry was definitely worth a closer look.
