Ananya allowed the dress to lead the look
Ananya Panday brought sculptural Indian couture and playful high jewellery together at a Piaget event, turning heads in a plunging bronze creation.
The actress stepped out in the striking ensemble from Rahul Mishra’s “Devi” Fall 2026 Couture collection.
The fitted dress immediately commanded attention with its sculptural construction and figure-hugging silhouette.
Its plunging neckline added a touch of red-carpet glamour, while layers of intricate pleating and draping created movement across the body.
Around the waist, the fabric gathered into a sculptural knot-like formation before cascading into a fitted, floor-length skirt.
The vertical detailing enhanced the elongated shape, allowing the craftsmanship of the couture piece to remain the focus.
The design is part of Rahul Mishra’s “Devi” Fall 2026 Couture collection, making Ananya’s choice a fitting showcase of the designer’s intricate approach to texture and sculptural form.
Rather than adding multiple competing accessories, Ananya allowed the dress to lead the look, with the exception of one particularly striking jewellery piece.
She wore the Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow Dress Watch, a 32mm timepiece crafted in 18K rose gold. Its scale-pattern dial is finished with translucent orange enamel, giving the watch a distinctive jewel-like appearance.
The colourful gemstones introduced a playful contrast to the muted bronze of the couture dress.
Instead of attempting to match every element, the watch stood out as a statement piece in its own right.
Ananya Panday’s footwear added another unexpected element to the styling.
She completed the look with René Caovilla’s Dalilah Animalier Sandal 105 heels.
The leopard-print sandals could have easily felt at odds with the sculptural gown and colourful watch.
However, their crystal-covered straps maintained the glamorous feel while the animalier print introduced a more playful edge.
Ananya kept her beauty look relatively understated, allowing the elaborate couture and accessories to take centre stage.
Her brunette hair was styled into voluminous, soft waves swept to one side, while warm-toned makeup complemented the bronze palette.
Defined eyes, sculpted features and a glossy brown-nude lip completed the polished look without competing with the outfit.
What makes the ensemble particularly effective is the absence of overly coordinated styling.
The sculptural bronze couture, rainbow-hued timepiece and leopard-print heels each bring a distinct personality to the look.
Together, they create a bold yet considered fashion statement, with Ananya balancing Indian couture craftsmanship against the playful extravagance of high jewellery and statement footwear.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya Panday will reprise her role as Bella in the second season of Call Me Bae.
