This Radhika Merchant look went under the radar: Manish Malhotra lehenga features 25,000 Swarovski crystals

Radhika Merchant's Manish Malhotra lehenga from her sangeet went under the radar, and its details will blow your mind. It features 25,000 Swarovskis and more.

Published on: Jul 17, 2024, 15:38:50 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

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Radhika Merchant's wedding trousseau has enraptured the internet for weeks now. From the sangeet to the star-studded reception, Radhika and her stylist, Rhea Kapoor, combined art, couture and craftsmanship for the many ceremonies. However, one look went under the radar - it is the ivory-based lehenga by Manish Malhotra she wore for her sangeet. (Also Read | Radhika Merchant opts for simple pink anarkali suit, no-makeup look to visit Jamnagar with Anant Ambani. Watch)

Radhika Merchant wears a Manish Malhotra lehenga decked with 25,000 Swarovski crystals. (Instagram )

Radhika Merchant's 25,000 Swarovski-adorned lehenga for her sangeet

Manish Malhotra posted Radhika's pictures on Instagram and shared the design details in the caption. According to the designer, the ivory lehenga and bralette set features golden embroidery inspired by the architecture of the vintage French Riviera (where Anant, Radhika and their family hosted friends for pre-wedding celebrations). The ensemble also features 25,000 Swarovski crystal embellishments. Additionally, hand-embroidered delicate 3D carnations and rosettes completed the couture piece.

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Radhika Merchant paired the ensemble with equally striking jewels decked with rubies and diamonds. She wore a choker necklace, a heart-shaped ring, massive kadhas, and earrings. Lastly, a ponytail, golden eye shadow, mascara-adorned lashes, darkened brows, and pink lips rounded off the glam.

The sangeet look that went under the radar

Radhika had worn the lehenga set for her performance with Anant Ambani. She also danced to Deewangi Deewangi from Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om with the entire Ambani clan, including Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, Anand Piramal, and Shloka Mehta.

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About Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani tied the knot on July 12, followed by Shubh Aashirwad ceremony and reception on July 13 and 14. The wedding saw Bollywood starlets, international celebrities, global leaders, and politicians in attendance. After concluding the celebrations, Radhika and Anant visited Jamnagar. Reportedly, the couple will continue the wedding celebrations in London.

Anant is the son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika is the daughter of pharma tycoons Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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