Priyanka Chopra is gearing up to marry Nick Jonas [1], and that calls for multiple celebrations. After enjoying a party in Mumbai with family and friends [2], for which Priyanka wore a traditional chikankari sherwani by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla Couture [3] and, later, changed into a beige midi dress and diamonds [4], she stepped out in NYC for a soirée at Tiffany's Blue Box Cafe in Midtown.
Priyanka decided on a white Marchesa ensemble, dreamed up with the help of her stylist, Mimi Cuttrell [5]. The strapless number came complete with a column skirt that was embroidered and feathered, and she finished the outfit with neutral-toned Christian Louboutin pumps, a sparkling clutch, and, of course, her engagement ring [6] and jewels from Tiffany & Co.
Despite the controversy surrounding Marchesa's Georgina Chapman [7] and her ex-husband, Harvey Weinstein, who was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct [8], Priyanka defended her choice to wear the brand [9] on her special night to WWD.
"Georgina's a friend of mine, and she has been. And it's not her fault. And I don't think it's right to take it out on a self-made woman what somebody in her life did. That's the wrong attitude. I've known her for years, and that was a beautiful gown, and deserved to be worn by a bride-to-be. And it made me feel like a princess. It was the right choice," she said.
Priyanka is not the only celebrity and fashion insider to make such a statement at an important event. Scarlett Johansson famously wore Marchesa to the 2018 Met Gala [10], telling The Cut, "I wore Marchesa because their clothes make women feel confident and beautiful and it is my pleasure to support a brand created by two incredibly talented and important female designers."
One thing's for sure: Priyanka definitely walked with confidence into her own bash. Read on for a glimpse, get details on her beauty look [11], and just try to imagine how she can outdo this gorgeous appearance on her special day. Will she tap Marchesa for THE gown as well? Only time will tell.