Priyanka Chopra received the first Global Vanguard Honour for her contribution to the global culture at the Gold House Gala in 2026. The actor wore a custom sari gown by Amit Agarwal, which was inspired by the traditional craft of chikankari of Uttar Pradesh. The ensemble was made from a 20 year old chikankari silk sari inspired by Mughal Architecture and Lucknow, the city where the craft originated. It featured one of India’s finest forms of lace using a single thread of silk on chiffon. This was entirely handcrafted by Indian women over a period of one and a quarter months. Aggarwal built on the chikankari base, incorporating rubber cord, recycled glasses and hand-formed bead, all signature materials for the brand, to bring together the ensemble. The same level detail was applied to the silhouette. It reimagined a sari with a pallu that resembled a DNA helix in a Mughal Jaal motif. The ensemble was developed by Aggarwal with stylist Ami Patel who accessorised it with a Bvlgari neckpiece and Jimmy Choo shoes. Patrick Ta chose a bronzed skin tone with blushed lips and cheeks, while Irinel de León opted for full blowouts. Why not turn a chikankari dress that you may already have into a summer dress? Wear it with a gold or nude strappy sandal and a locket necklace,” says Divya Balikrishnan.
