Inside Shloka Mehta’s glitzy wardrobe: 4 of her best outfits, from the colourful Sabyasachi lehenga she wore to Armaan Jain’s wedding, to her Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla look to marry Akash Ambani
- A famous fan of traditional fashion, the wife of Akash Ambani – heir to billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s fortune – loves to champion Indian designers on the red carpet
- From hand-embroidered couture lehengas by Sabyasachi, to a soft pink and gold number by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Mehta stays true to her roots
Shloka Mehta is one of the more accessible Ambani women – not just because she appears in public often, but because of her traditional clothing choices. Her authenticity and confidence have made her something of a fashion icon in India, and she loves to champion local designers wherever possible.
But don’t think for a second this means Mehta isn’t bold with her looks – quite the opposite. When it comes to traditional wear, she wholeheartedly embraces the vibrant and patterned colours that Indian fashion in known for.
Although Mehta rarely gives interviews, she has previously said she wants to be known for more than her money. She embraces her culture and appreciates local Indian designers – instilling a sense of pride in choosing traditional wear for global red carpets has become her trademark.
Here are four outfits that she made the biggest impact in …
1. Queen of the colour pop
Mehta is not one to shy away from bright colours. In this twist on a traditional trend, she wore a canary yellow gota tukdi ghagra. Vogue India explains that gota is simply gold and silver lace from the city of Lucknow. The lace is made from metal-coated yarn and includes ribbons of fibres like cotton and polyester. The blouse is fuchsia pink, outlined in gold and yellow for a pop of colour. She braided her hair, creating a soft look in contrast to her bold make-up.