The intersection of Indian craft and global couture has increasingly found its place on international runways and front rows. Sonam Kapoor joined that conversation at London Fashion Week for the AK|OK Anamika Khanna showcase, in an ensemble styled by Rhea Kapoor that underscored how artisanal detail can translate seamlessly onto a global stage.

Her look came from Anamika Khanna itself: a long-line embroidered jacket covered in a geometric repeat print of interlocking circular and diamond motifs in muted reds, blacks and sage greens. Running through the pattern were lines of golden sequins, placed with a kind of deliberate irregularity yet forming a symmetrical rhythm across the surface, catching the light with every movement. Underneath, she layered a crisp white shirt with a cape-style sleeve that gave the tailored silhouette an unexpected fluidity and asymmetrical rhythm. A gem-studded vintage brooch, pinned near the shoulder, introduced a regal focal point.

Accessories extended the artisanal narrative. A matching embroidered cap picked up the jacket’s graphic detailing, while an Anamika Khanna clutch, compact and richly textured, tied the look together. Jewellery—sculptural silver earrings and rings—by Apala by Sumit and Surabhi Didwania added weight and dimension and held their own against the contemporary tailoring.

Sonam Kapoor’s beauty choices amplified the look’s intensity. Dark, smoky eyes rimmed with kohl created a sharp gaze, offset by a nude matte lip and softly contoured cheeks. Hair was left sleek and straight, tucked neatly behind the ears to allow the embroidery and jewellery to remain the focal point.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“Drop the cap and the heavy jewellery apart from the brooch. Add sharp metallic pumps instead of the black, to make it evening-ready without toeing the line on costume territory,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.