Global stars joined top Indian celebrities as French fashion house Dior unveiled its latest collection for the first time in India.
With Mumbai's Gateway of India as a backdrop, the autumn 2023 show on Thursday was a nod to the famed fashion house's long-standing relationship with Indian artisans.
Bollywood stars Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anushka Sharma were spotted in the front row, as were Isha Ambani, daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, who recently got engaged to Isha's brother Anant Ambani. Sharma was accompanied by her husband, cricket star Virat Kohli, to the event.
Bollywood was also represented by actresses Karisma Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Diana Penty and Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the late actress Sridevi, who's set to make her film debut this year. Mira Rajput, the wife of star Shahid Kapoor, also attended.
International celebrities spotted were Bridgerton stars Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran, Never Have I Ever actress Poorna Jagannathan, Freida Pinto and YouTube personality Liza Koshy.
Scroll through the gallery below for more pictures of celebrities at Dior's Mumbai show
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Indian cricket star Virat Kholi and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma attend the Dior womenswear autumn 2023 show at the Gateway of India. All photos: Getty Images -
Actress and model Cara Delevingne -
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja -
Khushi Kapoor, daughter of late actress Sridevi -
Irish actress Jessie Buckley -
British actress Naomi Ackie -
Freida Pinto at the event -
Model and presenter Karlie Kloss -
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams -
Bollywood actress Diana Penty -
Bridgerton star Simone Ashley -
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday -
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor -
Indian model and presenter Indrani Dasgupta -
Musician Anoushka Shankar -
Model Ujjwala Raut -
Mira Rajput Kapoor, the wife of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor -
Never Have I Ever star Poorna Jagannathan -
Model Lakshmi Menon -
Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran -
YouTube personality Liza Koshy
Also pictured at the event were model and actress Cara Delevingne, Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams and British actress Naomi Ackie, who recently won acclaim for her portrayal of Whitney Houston in a biopic.
Speaking ahead of the show, Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri said the collection was meant to celebrate "the incredible knowledge India offers to the international world of fashion in the field of embroidery, the mastery of the artisans who continue to work on this craft".
It is not the first time that the French fashion house has held one of its shows at a historic monument. For its autumn 2023 menswear collection, Dior decamped to Cairo, presenting 75 looks with the illuminated Great Pyramids of Giza as a backdrop.
Scroll through the gallery below for more pictures from Dior's autumn 2023 show in Mumbai
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Dior's autumn 2023 show took place against the backdrop of the Gateway of India in Mumbai. All photos: AFP -
Overcoats and matching trousers featured detailed patchworking in rich, earthy tones -
A silk shirt and sari-inspired skirt in rose gold -
The collection featured neutral and earthy tones -
Quilted jackets came in bomber and sleeveless styles -
Subtle golden metallic threading and embroidery featured throughout the collection -
A fresh take on the classic trench coat -
The show went from classic neutrals to moments of rich colour -
Hues spanned bright fuchsia, blush pink and gold -
Rich yellow florals and golden tones -
Patterned co-ords offer laid-back luxury -
Rich colours pay homage to India's craftsmanship -
Shimmering gold is paired with blush pink -
A rose gold satin evening gown -
A flowing white jacket is emblazoned with the colourful illustration of a tiger -
A silk evening gown features sequined floral embellishment -
A carpet of flowers ran along each side of the runway -
A bright chequered dress paired with heavy pearls -
Dresses came in flowing silk and jewel tones -
Intricate metallic embroidery runs around the edge of a black jacket -
Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri after the show
