American rapper Cardi B was recently in full couture mode during her MDLBEAST Soundstorm performance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She set the internet on fire, slipping into a jaw-dropping ensemble, perfectly
balancing her bold aesthetic with the cultural sensitivity of the nation.
It was the Grammy Winner’s striking choice of a neon pink custom look from the shelves of ace Indian designer, Gaurav Gupta, that lit up the Saudi stage. Leaving the fashion world gasping for breath, Cardi B performed wearing a custom hot pink crystal-embellished couture, styled by Kollin Carter.
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Cardi B’s Head-Turning Look In Gaurav Gupta Couture Decoded
Besides her energetic performance in Saudi Arabia and warm audience interaction, the rapper’s stunning hot pink look received immense praise from fashion mongers. The outfit marked by the designer’s signature futuristic silhouette featured a hooded bodysuit in Candy Pink.
According to Gaurav Gupta, the ensemble was detailed with cascading ghungroo, crystal embellishments, and the house’s Winged Panther emblem. It was further paired with a fluid, cloud-draped cape that effortlessly enhanced her overall beauty. The look is finished with a silver winged panther brooch, adding richness to her overall charm.
The Bodak Yellow hit maker accessorised her look with a blingy bracelet, stud earrings, and matching gloves. Thin strokes of eyeliner, blushed and highlighted cheeks, mascara-laden eyelashes, defined brows, and peach-tinted lips did her makeup. Meanwhile, the fashion queen left her tresses open and cascading down on her shoulders.
Cardi B In Rahul Mishra’s Customised Ensemble
This is not the first time Cardi B has turned heads in couture crafted by Indian designers. At Paris Haute Couture Week in July this year, she delivered iconic fashion moments that blended theatricality, bold designs, and artistry. Most notably, arriving at the Rahul Mishra Fall 2025 show was a nod to surrealism.
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She picked a stunning ruby-red, 3D floral gown, an artistic piece from Rahul Mishra’s ‘Becoming Love’ collection, which featured hand-embroidered sculptural roses and made her look a standout moment at Paris Couture Week. The bustier long dress also came with a cinched waist, sequin-drenched details, and a corseted silhouette. It was adorned with large, sculptural, wire-frame roses that bloom around her like climbing vines.
The rapper accessorised her look with a statement sculptural choker and asymmetrical earrings from the Indian jewellery brand Tanishq. Further, channelling “high fantasy energy”, she opted for a sleek bun hairdo and nude yet glam makeup.
