
The table is set for the Valentino Diwali Dinner
The festive season arrived in full sparkle as Valentino hosted its first-ever Diwali celebration in India — a dazzling evening that reflected Alessandro Michele’s signature vision for the Maison. The night shimmered with glamour and grace as Bollywood’s finest gathered, dressed in exquisite Valentino creations, raising a toast to brighter beginnings and beautiful celebrations.
Athiya Shetty
Athiya Shetty exudes understated elegance in a crepe de chine silk shirt with a scarf collar, paired with a Valentino double-breasted jacket and the Valentino Garavani Vain bag.
Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna and Vijay Varma
Twinkle Khanna radiates charm in a crepe couture short dress from Valentino’s Fall-Winter 25-26 collection, completing her look with the embroidered Valentino Garavani VLoco bag.
Malaika Arora
Malaika Arora, Shibani Akhtar, and Malavika Mohanan
Malaika Arora stuns in a wool crepe jacket with a contrasting bow, styled effortlessly with the VLoco bag.
Ibrahim Ali Khan
Ibrahim Ali Khan shares a laugh with Malaika Arora
Ibrahim Ali Khan makes a suave statement in a VLogo wool jumper, cotton velvet pants, and a classic double-breasted jacket.
Shibani Akhtar
Shibani Akhtar embraces Valentino’s couture codes in a runway dress adorned with signature bows and lace, paired with the VLoco bag.
Manushi Chillar wears all red
Manushi Chillar
Manushi Chhillar looks chic in a crepe de chine blouse with the Cour de Cœur motif, styled with a leather midi skirt and the Valentino Garavani Vain bag.
Malavika Mohanan
Malavika Mohanan brings modern polish to the evening in an ivory diagonal cotton blazer with sequin-embellished buttons and matching trousers.
Vijay Verma
Vijay Varma chats with Shibani Akhtar
Vijay Varma keeps it cool in a wool tweed bomber jacket with the Chez Valentino patch.
As Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino subtly revealed itself through the designs, the evening at Nilaya became a celebration of artistry, emotion, and the spirit of Diwali — radiant, warm, and timeless.

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