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Beyoncé wore the Manish Malhotra creation while performing Crazy in Love with Jay-Z.
Beyoncé gave the Cowboy Carter Tour a taste of Indian craftsmanship. During the final show in Paris, the global icon performed in a dazzling custom creation by Asia’s leading designer, Manish Malhotra. Another iconic moment was when Jay-Z joined the Grammy-winning singer on stage to perform the song Crazy in Love among other hitmakers.
Bold and bespoke, the creation was a bold fusion of country grit and couture artistry, envisioned specially for the queen of reinvention. Reimagining the spirit of the Wild West, Beyoncé‘s onstage look featured chaps that were crafted in the style of classic cowboy pants.
Transforming it into a shimmering spectacle was the intricate hand embroidery, embellished with Manish Malhotra’s signature sequins and over 10,000 Swarovski crystals. The iconic statement chaps were paired with a sleek black bodysuit, also encrusted with Swarovski.
Fierce and futuristic, the Manish Malhotra creation was perfectly in sync with the bold, high-fashion narrative of the Cowboy Carter Tour. Beyonce was styled by Shiona Turini and assisted by Erica Rice and Tara Greville.
Times International Celebrities Dazzled In Manish Malhotra Creations
Rihanna
Rihanna’s iconic MET Gala 2025 ensemble featured ruby buttons from Manish Malhotra High jewellery. The buttons were set with over 102 carats of rubies. This is the second time Rihanna has celebrated Manish Malhotra jewellery in her stylish appearances. For the Fenty Hair launch in 2024 in Los Angeles, Rihanna wore Manish Malhotra High Jewellery featuring a ruby choker, crafted in 18k Gold. Encrusted in diamonds and custom-cut rubies, the stunning choker exuded Indian craftsmanship and artistry.
Coco Jones
Coco Jones Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Coco Jones wore a custom creation by Manish Malhotra for The MET Gala 2025. Inspired by the rebellious spirit of the 1930s zoot suit, the ensemble featured a tailored satin blouse, pearl-encrusted trousers, and a sweeping cape that was hand-embroidered over six months. Crafted from laser-cut organza and heirloom French lace, the cape shimmers with over 200,000 Swarovski crystals and pearls, its motifs drawn from the atelier’s Flora and Fauna Pearl Story captured in intricate threadwork. Coco completed the look with a crown jewel necklace from Manish Malhotra Jewellery. The centrepiece is a striking 20.05 carat Tanzanite, surrounded by a harmonious composition of over 47.3 carats of Tanzanites and over 47.6 carats of Diamonds.
Halsey
During her visit to India in 2024, American singer-songwriter Halsey wore a striking coral sequin sculpted Manish Malhotra saree. She complemented the Indian drape with Manish Malhotra jewellery.
Jennifer Lopez
The iconic Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday in Bridgerton style, wearing Manish Malhotra couture. Crafted by 40 artisans over 3,490 hours, the corset and the regency skirt with vintage brocade featured a floral motif moulded by hand from sequins and over half a million crystals. Petal and ring-shaped metal sequins were especially treated to preserve their hue to craft this ensemble, a celebration of intricate artistry and Indian craftsmanship.
Also, at the Atlas movie premiere, Jennifer Lopez enhanced her monochrome look with Manish Malhotra High Jewellery featuring the iconic ILENA necklace set featuring special cut 165 ct emeralds and an array of trillion-cut diamonds.
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