New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- When most guests at the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito exhibition in Mumbai turned up in couture gowns, Nita Ambani chose to embrace Indian tradition with a silk saree that instantly became the centre of attention. The chairperson of Reliance Foundation arrived at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) on October 1, draped in a black-and-silver handloom pachrangi saree, proving once again that timeless elegance never goes out of style.

Her six-yard stunner, designed by Swadesh, featured chevron patterns and a Banarasi gold zari border. She paired it with a contrasting rani pink silk blouse by Manish Malhotra and completed the look with emerald earrings from her personal collection. Adding to the glamour was a rare...