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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.