If ‘Bridgerton’ went desi, Karisma Kapoor would be the diamond of the season - here’s proof

The ‘Bridgerton’ vibe is in the air, with celebrities and fashion influencers trying vintage British pieces and hairstyles that are now making the rounds online. Amid all the beauty and fashion buzz, one Indian lady channelled this regency-core look on international shores, making people go gaga over her style. We are talking about none other than Karisma Kapoor!

If ‘Bridgerton’ ever went desi, Karisma Kapoor would surely be India’s diamond of the season. Lighting up the glittering skyline of Dubai, she made couture feel more like theatre and staged a moment wrapped in a peach dreamscape with structural movement. Studying the right forms of drama with star power, she made her fashion point and left us wanting more.

Her beautiful floor-length gown was a nod to the romantic vintage period, where couture looked more like a dreamy costume. She reimagined regency-core notes for the modern-day red carpet and made her point in an opulent piece.

The gown played with themes of nostalgia, taking us back to the delicate palettes of the 19th century, where lace, corsets, structure, and everything in between came together. She wore a voluminous, wave-like, unfurled gown that surrounded her and featured intricate pleats that moved even when she was standing still.



Each step had a ripple-like feel that caught the light and was decorated with dreamy glitter. The gown featured an off-shoulder top with three-dimensional floral appliqués blooming across the main bodice. Crystal droplets scattered with rhinestones and glitter created a celestial aura, making this couture-level craftsmanship feel like magic.

Karisma understood the power and rhythm of her ensemble and thus kept her styling understated but polished. She ditched accessory charm and carried the magic through her makeup. Commanding great prowess with every stroke, she opted for an illuminating base and allowed her charismatic eyes to take centre stage.

She wore a glittery, icy-finish eyeshadow with winged eyeliner and paired it with fashionable grey lenses, peachy cheeks, and glossy nude lips. For her hair, she created an intricate, voluminous long ponytail, which amplified her poise and presence. These little notes might sound strategic, but how effortlessly she carried them made us swoon for more.


But wait till you see the real magic happen. The voluminous piece of the gown is detachable; she left the gentle waves behind in one frame and unveiled the celestial heaven of the full-length, body-hugging gown underneath.

The result - when old-world glam meets new-world drama, it creates a romantic harmony, which was the backbone of her couture all along. At 51, she might seem to have chased some trends, but with this celestial dream and vintage nod, she created another one.