Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth let love lead as they close for Jayanti Reddy at ICW 2026
A real-life romance took centre stage at India Couture Week 2026 as Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth closed designer Jayanti Reddy's showcase, The Gilded Era. Their coordinated looks reflected the collection's focus on refined craftsmanship while bringing an effortless sense of togetherness to the runway.
Presented on July 28 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, The Gilded Era featured 60 couture looks, including 50 womenswear and 10 menswear ensembles. The collection continued Jayanti Reddy's signature design language, blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary silhouettes through techniques such as zardozi embroidery, threadwork and hand-finished detailing.
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Aditi walked the runway in a gold and beige couture ensemble built around a structured strapless peplum bodice with a plunging neckline. The bodice was covered in intricate zardozi embroidery, sequins and delicate beadwork that highlighted the craftsmanship. Instead of a conventional lehenga, she wore a voluminous sharara-inspired skirt that added movement while maintaining the look's regal appeal.
She completed the ensemble with a diamond choker, matching earrings and softly waved hair tucked behind her ears. Plum-toned lips, feathered brows and luminous skin complemented the muted palette without taking attention away from the outfit.
Siddharth coordinated with her in an ivory and beige sherwani layered over draped silk dhoti trousers. The sherwani featured detailed embroidery across the silhouette, while its open-front styling introduced a contemporary element. A pearl and emerald necklace completed the ensemble, tying into the collection's royal aesthetic.
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Speaking about the collection, Jayanti Reddy said, "The Gilded Era is my exploration of a quieter kind of luxury. I wanted to create pieces where craftsmanship speaks softly but leaves a lasting impression, where every embellishment, every texture and every silhouette feels intentional.”
Together, the couple's coordinated palette and complementary silhouettes reflected the mood of The Gilded Era, where traditional craftsmanship remained the central focus through lighter construction and modern tailoring.
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The collection continues the designer's approach of celebrating Indian textile traditions through couture designed with modern sensibilities, placing artisanal techniques at the forefront.