Sep 11, 2023
Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was elegantly attired in a traditional bandhgala, while his wife, Kobita Jugnauth, wore a charming chikan sari.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's chic black ensemble was accentuated by an Indian stole.
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IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva opted for a stylish purple kurta-trouser ensemble.
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Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath, graced the occasion in a striking blue and red sari.
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Ajay Banga, though a 'foreign' dignitary, embraced the Bharatiya zeitgeist with his discreet dark suits and turbans. His wife Ritu complemented his look with a shimmery Chanderi sari adorned with gold motifs.
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President Droupadi Murmu looked classic in an off-white Benarasi sari with a contrast zari border.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by her sister at the President's dinner, drew admiration by donning a dazzling fusion of two types of jamdani weaves in a single sari during her meeting with PM Modi.
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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's wife Yuko stole the show with her stunning zari-bordered green and pink silk sari, matching blouse, and bindi.
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British PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy made a more explicit nod to their heritage during an early morning puja at the Akshardham Mandir, with Rishi wearing a tilak, and Akshata donning a mehendi green Fabindia kurta paired with magenta palazzos and a dupatta.
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Akshata murthy chose a skirt and top featuring desi motifs for the dinner, and a dress for a British Council event, cleverly signaling their sartorial choices.
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The presence of saris, kurta outfits, bandhgalas, and bundi jackets at international gatherings is becoming increasingly familiar, thanks to the fashion choices of foreign leaders, their spouses, and delegates.
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