Oscars 2025: Indian Designers Who Stole the Spotlight—From Mindy Kaling to Blackpink’s Lisa

From Rahul Mishra’s nature-inspired elegance to Manish Malhotra’s modern draping, Indian designers made a statement at Hollywood’s biggest night. Beyond the shimmering beads and daring silhouettes on the Oscars 2025 red carpet, Indian craftsmanship had its well-deserved moment in the spotlight. From Blackpink’s Lisa in custom Rahul Mishra for her performance to Karan Johar in a striking Gaurav Gupta blazer set, here’s a roundup of all the Indian designers who made an impact during Oscars 2025 week.

Lisa in Rahul Mishra

 

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K-pop icon Lisa made history as the first K-pop artist to perform at the Oscars 2025. For her momentous performance, she stunned in Rahul Mishra couture, wearing the ‘Gaian Genesis’ black tonal velvet dress. Adorned with intricate embroidery and a daring slit, the gown is part of the designer’s Spring Couture 2025 collection, ‘The Pale Blue Dot.’

Mindy Kaling in Rahul Mishra

 

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At the annual South Asian Oscar event, Mindy Kaling graced the red carpet in a custom jharoka concept sari by Rahul Mishra. Known for his nature-inspired, hand-embroidered creations, the sari featured a breathtaking Mughal garden motif, with peacocks subtly woven into its intricate flora and foliage.

Guneet Monga in Manish Malhotra

 

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Film producer Guneet Monga opted for a modern handwoven tissue sari by Manish Malhotra, styled with a structured corset and a draped trench coat. The ensemble was inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year, ‘Mocha Mousse.’ She completed the look with minimal yet striking uncut diamond and 18k gold jewellery from Malhotra’s collection.

Goldie Hawn in Sabyasachi

 

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Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn paired her buttery gold corset gown with a statement necklace from Sabyasachi High Jewellery. Featuring an exquisite blend of diamonds, colored gemstones, and gold, the piece added an extra layer of timeless glamour to her look.

Karan Johar in Gaurav Gupta

At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, filmmaker Karan Johar turned heads in Gaurav Gupta’s signature sculptural design. His black monochromatic blazer was elevated with gold-plated wing details on the lapels, delicate chains, and a sleek satin shirt and pants. A pair of gold-tinted glasses added the perfect finishing touch to his bold ensemble.

From the main stage to the after-parties, Indian designers once again proved their global influence on fashion’s grandest stage.