11 ways to be the centre of attention at any party this season
Dripping sequins, bodycon velvet and graphic prints: take your pick


Cinderella story
Diamond neckpiece, price on request, Nirav Modi. Beaded boots, Rs 84,500, platform sandals, Rs 78,500; both Christian Louboutin.

Fringe benefits
Embroidered fringe cape, Rs 24,900, Tarun Tahiliani. Leopard-print bag, Rs 1,65,500, Christian Louboutin.

Future rising
Box-pleat dress, price on request, Amit Aggarwal. Diamond neckpiece, price on request, Nirav Modi.

Metal head
Accordion pleat skirt, Rs 3,990, Zara. Knit dress, Rs 1,995, Only. Layered dress, Rs 18,500, Kanika Goyal. Car coat, price on request, Sanchita. Tote bag, Rs 10,999, Charles & Keith. Shimmer clutch, Rs 1,345, Accessorize. Patent leather platform sandals, Rs 76,500, Louis Vuitton. Pointed toe heels, Rs 4,890, Aprajita Toor.

Brocade empire
Brocade shirt, Rs 91,500, Burberry. Brocade blouse, Rs 28,800, Raw Mango. Embellished coat, Rs 51,350, Hemant & Nandita. Acetate sunglasses, Rs 28,000, Dolce & Gabbana. Studded leather bag, Rs 99,000, Christian Louboutin. Suede sling bag, Rs 1,56,000, Salvatore Ferragamo. Brocade tie-up flats, Rs 6,999, Dune.

Graphic impact
Silk cut-out gown, Rs 25,600, Studio HJ. Silk scarf, Rs 34,000, Hermès. Leather clutch, Rs 4,695, Hidesign. Acetate sunglasses, Rs 12,400, Oxydo.

Silk road
Slip dress, Rs 3,999, H&M. Ruched dress, canvas and leather boots; both prices on request, Dior. Quilted leather bag, price on request, Louis Vuitton.

Pull out all the stops this month with high-octane pieces in sequins, metallics, brocade and more. Party in eye-popping pieces or play with eccentric prints; we help you get started.
Velvet underground
Military jacket, Rs 67,576, Temperley London. Slip dress, Rs 2,790, Zara. Skater dress, Rs 1,495, Glamorous at Koovs.com. Bomber jacket, Rs 30,000, Huemn. Leather bag, price on request, Dior.
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Sequins of events
Bodycon sequinned dress, Rs 2,195, Koovs.com. Sequinned sailor dress, price on request, Tommy Hilfiger. Panelled gown, Rs 21,500, Dhruv Kapoor. Platform heels, Rs 8,999, Charles & Keith. Shearling bag, Rs 53,500, Longchamp.

Tinsel treasure
Embellished sunglasses, Rs 34,500, Jimmy Choo. Crystal choker, Rs 17,900, crystal neckpiece, Rs 21,900; both Swarovski. Floral ring, price on request, TBZ – The Original. Patent leather watch, price on request, Louis Vuitton.

Bauble bar
Velvet jacket, Rs 18,500, Huemn. Pearl dangler earrings, Rs 2,200, Hyperbole. Crystal neckpiece, Rs 2,195, crystal bracelet, Rs 1,545; both Accessorize. Acetate sunglasses, Rs 18,400, Gucci.
Photographs: Bajirao Pawar. Styling: Surbhi Shukla. Art direction: Reshma Rajiwdekar.