Photographs by Colston Julian

Styling by Nisha Jhangiani. Assisted by Maitri Mody

Diamond chokers. Turquoise belts. Amber pendants. Kundan bangles. Silver heels. Follow Verve’s new approach to party dressing as head-turning accessories invest the timeless black silhouette with a contemporary flash

Left: Crochet and bead pleated dress, by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, for Cue, at 7 Best Marg; plum pumps with faux fur and animal print bag, both at Nine West; diamond and precious stone necklace, from Loang & Noi, at Divi; coral and diamond ring, by Lavina Godhwani. All in Mumbai.

Right: Georgette top, by Falguni and Shane Peacock, for Peacock Couture; diamanté belt, at Natalzee; silver heels, at Skin Sin; diamond necklace with rose pendant, from Loang & Noi, at Divi. All in Mumbai. Calf length trousers, by Namrata Joshipura, New Delhi.

Sequinned corset, by Neeta Lulla; striped hat, at Aldo; stone and zircon earrings, by Pavan Anand, for Dagmar, at The Oak Tree; diamond and precious stone rings, from Loang & Noi, at Divi. All in Mumbai. White feather boa, by Ashima and Leena, New Delhi.

Long sleeved jersey dress, at Body Basics; silver tote bag with charms, by Payal Kothari, for Veruschka, at Mogra; silver mojris, at Moss; pearl and turquoise necklaces, by Lavina Godhwani; brown pearl necklaces, by Jamini Ahluwalia; diamond ring, from Loang & Noi, at Divi. All in Mumbai.

Make-up and hair by Priya Todarwal.

Western model courtesy: Eskimo Model Management.

Carpets courtesy: Jamal Mir.

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