00:00Isha Ambani arrived at the Met Gala, covered in diamonds, in a sari that paid homage to centuries of
00:06'Indian art.
00:07And behind this spectacular look, it's actually also a declaration of love for his country, but also for
00:13his own family.
00:14Let me explain everything.
00:15For this, she chose to collaborate with Gaurav Gupta, one of the most important Indian designers of her time.
00:21generation,
00:22known for its sculptural silhouettes blending contemporary couture and Indian heritage.
00:27But here, he departs from his usual futuristic dresses to create almost a heritage piece.
00:33Obviously, we can't ignore all the jewelry.
00:36There are over 200 diamonds set directly into the bodice, and over 1000 precious stones in total.
00:42and approximately 1800 carats including diamonds, emeralds and historical jewels.
00:47But what's most interesting is that many of these stones come directly from his mother's personal collection.
00:52as well as family jewels, sometimes linked to important moments in his life such as the birth of his
00:57children.
00:57This garment, adorned with jewelry, then becomes a reflection of her own history, her family, her memories.
01:02and it functions like a family portrait.
01:04In addition to that, the look is filled with hyper-precise Indian artistic references.
01:09The sari is woven with real gold threads by artisans.
01:12The embroideries and patterns are reminiscent of pichoué paintings as well as historical frescoes from Agenta.
01:18We also find the floral structure inspired by the traditional gajra.
01:22These are jasmine flowers worn in the hair in India.
01:25And here, it is entirely recreated by the artist Surab Gupta in paper, copper and brass painted with pigments.
01:31Indians.
01:32And this piece represents more than 150 hours of work.
01:35On the back, there is also a historical sarpèche, normally worn on royal male turbans in India.
01:41And this object alone would be worth several million dollars.
01:44According to several sources, with all that, this is the most expensive look at the Met Gala.
01:49You certainly didn't miss the mango bag either.
01:52Many believed it was simply an eccentric accessory.
01:56While it is actually a work about 20 years old by the Indian artist Subod
02:00Gupta.
02:01It is important to know that the mango is a very strong symbol in India.
02:04It evokes childhood, popular culture, everyday life, but also abundance and prosperity.
02:10And thanks to this, the silhouette creates a dialogue between haute couture, family heritage and Indian popular culture.
02:16Ultimately, with this look, Isha Ambani seems to be saying something very simple.
02:20In her culture, clothing has always been an art form.
02:24Feel free to tell me what you think.
02:25Subtitling by Radio-Canada
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