Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s Mijwan Looks: The Gemstone Behind Their Jewellery

On 26 September, Manish Malhotra brought his latest Mijwan showcase to Mumbai, marking 15 years of his partnership with the Mijwan Welfare Society, whose women artisans keep the craft of chikankari alive. Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal walked as showstoppers. While the embroidery took centre stage, the jewellery caught the eye in every close-up.

A Celebration of Chikankari

The collection stayed true to its roots: delicate chikankari and thread work in ivory and royal blue. Silhouettes ranged from bridal-leaning sarees to midnight blue and ivory for men. Soft, tonal clothing leaves the room for jewellery to shine.

Alia Bhatt wore a cropped blouse with an embroidered lower half and a sheer dupatta that was placed over Alia's head almost like a delicate and beautiful veil. The ivory palette kept everything decent, and dense embroidery prevented the look from feeling too restrained. Vicky opted for a deep royal blue velvet sherwani jacket with heavy white floral zardozi embroidery, worn over tailored white trousers.

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Alia Bhatt also shared her thoughts and congratulated the team behind the initiative. “15 years of Mijwan… what an incredibly powerful and meaningful journey. Congratulations @azmishabana18 @manishmalhotra05 for giving these amazing artisans the platform to showcase their talent and art,"

Vicky Kaushal, while reflecting his runway appearance, said, “We have walked the runway as Showstoppers, but the real stars are the girls whose dreams are being given wings."

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The gemstones that stole the show

Alia's ivory chikankari saree was paired with a polki (uncut diamond) choker with a pearl drop design, set in white gold, along with statement diamond earrings, a maang tikka and diamond-studded haath phools. The cool, white palette was no accident. The fire of diamonds and the soft glow of pearls echo the pale, hand-worked thread of chikankari, so the jewels look woven into the outfit rather than placed on top of it.

The haath phools deserve a special mention. This traditional hand ornament, reworked in diamonds, shows how classic Indian forms remain central to modern couture.

Vicky Kaushal's fully diamond‑encrusted chain and statement diamond rings reminded us that fine jewellery is no longer reserved for women on the runway.

It is also a quieter palette than the emerald-heavy pieces Malhotra's jewellery line is known for. Here, the stones served the craft instead of competing with it.

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What gemstone lovers can take away?

The Mijwan show offers a simple lesson in pairing stones with fabric. Pearls provide warmth and softness to ivory and pastel chikankari, while diamonds add brilliance to sequins and heavily embroidered pieces.

Metal matters too. White gold and pale gold settings stay in the background and let the stone shine instead of competing with it. A single statement piece, such as a diamond-and-pearl necklace or a pair of haath phools, tends to make a stronger impression than several pieces layered together.