Aditi Rao Hydari lit up the runway at Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI as she turned showstopper for Satya Paul’s The Night Garden showcase – an ethereal presentation celebrating the quiet poetry of nature after dusk. The actor’s appearance was more than a show moment; it marked a new creative chapter as she stepped into her role as Co-Creative Director for the heritage label’s upcoming exclusive collection.
The actor said, “I am really thrilled and am looking forward to this new creative journey with Satya Paul. The brand’s signature style of reinterpreting the saree with a modern sensibility is exciting. My vision is to build on this foundation by creating versatile, effortless pieces that speak to those who seek beauty and luxury with individuality.”
Draped in a mesmerising saree that flowed like twilight itself, Aditi Rao Hydari embodied Satya Paul’s signature artistry reimagined for a new era. The fluid drape – painted in hues of deep plum, scarlet, and inky navy – featured abstract floral motifs that mirrored a blooming garden under starlight. Paired with a sleek, high-neck navy blouse and her trademark soft-glam look – dewy skin, red lips, and a centre-parted bun, the actor exuded an effortless blend of old-world grace and modern allure. Her gold bangles and minimal styling allowed the saree’s iridescent textures and play of light to take centre stage, capturing the dreamy narrative of the night garden.
In an immersive, multi-sensory presentation, Satya Paul unveiled The Night Garden – a celebration of festive prints, fluid drapes, and contemporary silhouettes inspired by nature’s after-hours mystique. The collection captured the brand’s four-decade legacy of contemporising the saree, presenting it for women who move seamlessly between tradition and modernity.
Aditi Rao Hydari, poised at the heart of the collection, brought to life the essence of this new Satya Paul era – one where art, emotion, and fashion coexist.
