Malaika Arora captivated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024, dazzling on the red carpet in a custom Manish Malhotra saree adorned with shimmering Swarovski beads. Her outfit, a stunning blend of ethnic and modern elements, was complemented by statement jewelry and glamorous makeup, making her look a standout highlight of the event.
Manish Malhotra took to Instagram to showcase Malaika’s breathtaking look, emphasizing the sari's fusion of classic and contemporary elements. “@malaikaaroraofficial looks stunning and sparkling in our Classic Trailing Sari on the Red Carpet at @iffmelbourne,” the designer captioned his post, featuring the “signature and archival” Pewter Tulle classic Swarovski sari.
The archival Manish Malhotra saree, a hallmark of the designer’s signature style for over a decade, seamlessly combines tulle and Swarovski crystals in its design, featuring a cropped blouse with a plunging neckline, a fitted bust, and a midriff-baring hem, all embellished with Swarovski crystal beads. This look is complemented by a mermaid-silhouette skirt and a trailing saree. Malaika, embodying this iconic style, draped the shimmering tulle saree over a cream-colored mermaid skirt with a fit-and-flare silhouette and a sweeping train, wearing the saree in a traditional draping style with the pleated pallu elegantly on her shoulder, showcasing the classic appeal enhanced by the sparkling Swarovski crystals.