Sep 11, 2023

G20 Summit: Sari, kurta, bandhgala make their own Delhi declaration

Tanvi Sharma

Mauritian PM's Regal Bandhgala

Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was elegantly attired in a traditional bandhgala, while his wife, Kobita Jugnauth, wore a charming chikan sari.

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Italian elegance with an Indian twist

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's chic black ensemble was accentuated by an Indian stole.

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IMF leadership's stylish statements

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva opted for a stylish purple kurta-trouser ensemble.

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Gita Gopinath in a sari

Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath, graced the occasion in a striking blue and red sari.

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Ajay Banga's subtle Bharatiya influence

Ajay Banga, though a 'foreign' dignitary, embraced the Bharatiya zeitgeist with his discreet dark suits and turbans. His wife Ritu complemented his look with a shimmery Chanderi sari adorned with gold motifs.

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Classic Benarasi elegance

President Droupadi Murmu looked classic in an off-white Benarasi sari with a contrast zari border.

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Bangladesh PM's fusion fashion

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by her sister at the President's dinner, drew admiration by donning a dazzling fusion of two types of jamdani weaves in a single sari during her meeting with PM Modi.

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Japanese PM Kishida's wife in a sari

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's wife Yuko stole the show with her stunning zari-bordered green and pink silk sari, matching blouse, and bindi.

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Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy's attire

British PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy made a more explicit nod to their heritage during an early morning puja at the Akshardham Mandir, with Rishi wearing a tilak, and Akshata donning a mehendi green Fabindia kurta paired with magenta palazzos and a dupatta.

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Fashion statements

Akshata murthy chose a skirt and top featuring desi motifs for the dinner, and a dress for a British Council event, cleverly signaling their sartorial choices.

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International leaders embraced Indian fashion

The presence of saris, kurta outfits, bandhgalas, and bundi jackets at international gatherings is becoming increasingly familiar, thanks to the fashion choices of foreign leaders, their spouses, and delegates.

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