Top Sparkly Looks from the Glamorous All That Glitters Diwali Ball - Kalki fashion

On 12 October, the Pierre Hotel in New York City was transformed into a sparkling location for the All That Glitters Ball Diwali celebration. The attendees were dressed in their finest South Asian formal wear to make it a glamorous and culturally rich occasion at the prestige event. The event is put on by Anjula Acharia, entrepreneur, investor, and manager to Priyanka Chopra

Diwali: Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has a special cultural significance for millions of people around the world. What Diwali represents is the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The ball was like Diwali in its bright decorations and lively atmosphere.

The Venue: Pierre Hotel

A very historic Pierre Hotel, famous for its gracious atmosphere and beautiful architecture, was chosen as the backdrop for the Diwali festival. The great ballroom was decorated with very intricate details, full of colorful designs and lights to create an appropriate atmosphere for the night.

South Asian Black Tie Attire

The guests embraced the theme wearing stunning South Asian black-tie attire. The men looked dashing in impeccably tailored sherwanis and tuxedos, while the women flattered up-the-level-with-beautiful saris, lehengas, and gowns all with substantive embroidery and sequins.

Celebrity Fashion Looks

Anjula Acharia and Furhan Ahmad

Known for impeccable style, the hostess left heads turning in striking Falguni Shane Peacock couture covered in sequins and delicate beading. She accessorised a glittering teal bra with a stunning mermaid silhouette of a skirt. “It’s quite a departure from my usual style,” she shared. “Typically, I’d go for a much larger skirt, but this year I embraced a fishtail design. I wanted a feel more like a gown this time, and that’s what led to this choice.”

Ubah Hassan

The Real Housewives of New York City star wore a beautiful black saree with gorgeous gold embroidery. Finally able to arrive-she had a delayed flight-her friend and co-star, Jessel, saved the night and styled her in this gorgeous piece. “This is all inspired by Jessel,” she gushed. “I don’t know how I’m going to take this off tonight!”

Jessel Taank and Pavit Randhawa

The Bravo star and tonight’s host brought Old Hollywood and Bollywood glamour to a level of intensity with her beautiful teal beaded gown from fellow hosts Falguni and Shane Peacock. “I worked with Falguni to create something that was really different, and we opted to go for a gown, so not traditional but all the cool Indians are rocking it,” she told us. “I cut my hair short and wanted to do this old-world Hollywood-Bollywood fusion, so that’s what we’re doing here today. Hope it’s giving!”

Sai De Silva

Sai De Silva joined her Real Housewives co-stars, Taank and Hassan, for the lavish party in a Lehenga that included a bedazzled sheer bra top and peach-colored maxiskirt.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Maitreyi tapped Indian designer Anita Dongre to create her champagne-colored lehenga, which she said inspired her through the new Anita Dongre Diwali Barbie doll. “From the necklace, the jewelry, the earrings, the lehenga, it’s all Anita Dongre,” she said to us “I’m an Anita girl!”

Avantika Vandanapu

The Mean Girls actress wore yet another Falguni Shane Peacock creation- an intricately beaded skirt with a matching sheer scarf-was exquisite. “I’ve just admired her work for so long, it feels really serendipitous to be in attendance with so many incredible women, and an incredible woman having designed my dress,” she said.

Ziad Ahmed

Ahmed wore an ivory sherwani over black trousers.

Ritika Gupta

Ritika Gupta, Her baby pink lehenga, which looked quite tame for the initial glance, she gave a men’s version of it. Instead of the lower half in the form of a skirt, there actually was a pair of pants.

Shane and Falguni Peacock

Falguni and Shane coordinated beading efforts with their husband-and-wife collaborative design effort, Falguni walking the ramp in a gold beaded dress with a black jaguar print on her skirt. The man counterpart sported a black glittery kurta.

The Festivities

The night was certainly one to be remembered, full of traditions and modern festivity at the All That Glitters Ball. Evening programs included:

Cultural Performances: Guest performances featured lovely dance and music which illustrated the richness of South Asia’s cultural heritage.
Gourmet Cuisine: A delicious spread of South Asian cuisine was prepared, tempting the taste buds of all attendees.
Networking and Socializing: The occasion provided the guest list with ample opportunities for networking and socializing, which helped in making the event more warm and cozy.

Conclusion

The All That Glitters Ball at the Pierre Hotel made perfect celebrations for Diwali, relating the old with the new in the most phenomenal way. Guests in their South Asian black tie finery added a spark to the evening, and it indeed turned into a night of elegance, culture, and festivity. Stay tuned with Kalki Fashion for all the fresh updates on fashion and cultural celebrations.