Art weds fashion: Karan Johar flaunts Schiaparelli brooch and melting Birkin bag

Karan Johar turned heads at an event in Mumbai recently, where he showcased his signature style with a bold mix of high fashion and quirky accessories. Dressed in a chic ivory suit by Kanika Goyal, the filmmaker elevated his look with two stunning pieces that stole the spotlight: Schiaparelli's Telephone Dial brooch and Sanuj Birla's melting Birkin bag.

Johar’s choice of accessories was nothing short of show-stopping. He wore the Schiaparelli Telephone Dial brooch, a striking hammered gold and enamel piece inspired by the legendary collaboration between designer Elsa Schiaparelli and surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. This avant-garde brooch, featuring a bold telephone dial, costs approximately ₹1,65,194 and is a nod to the timeless fusion of fashion and art. Schiaparelli’s unique take on surrealism was perfectly captured in the piece, adding a statement-making touch to Karan’s classic ensemble.


In another unexpected twist, Karan swapped his usual Birkin bags for a one-of-a-kind, Birkin Drip limited edition handbag by Delhi-based artist Sanuj Birla. This innovative creation features a Birkin bag that appears to be melting, almost as if it’s dripping into oblivion. Priced at ₹2,29,441, the bag has since sold out, cementing its place as an in-demand collectible. The art piece perfectly matched Karan’s penchant for the bold and eccentric, making it a fitting accessory for the fashion-forward filmmaker.


Known for his flair for extravagant fashion, Karan Johar never shies away from making daring statements with his wardrobe choices. This was evident in his appearance last October at the launch of Augustinus Bader in Mumbai, where he wore a beige suit paired with a Schiaparelli braided-hair tie. The tie, which was part of Schiaparelli’s Autumn-Winter 2024 collection, featured actual braids of blonde hair, a surreal accessory that caused a stir in the fashion world. Valued at approximately ₹1,87,517, it added a touch of the bizarre to his already distinctive look.

Karan Johar continues to push the boundaries of fashion with his unapologetically bold and artistic style choices. His latest ensemble, featuring both high fashion and high art, proves once again that the filmmaker is a trendsetter with an eye for the unusual and extraordinary.