For the cocktail party themed “An Evening in Everland” on the evening of March 1, Microsoft founder Bill Gates (far L) matched dark blue suits with a black shirt. His girlfriend Paula Hurd chose a black sleeveless dress embellished with stones on the shoulders.
The Telegraph detailed that guests started “each day with a new dress code” for the festivities in the Indian city of Jamnagar, with the Ambanis providing extensive support from fashion and beauty professionals to ensure guests were impeccably styled.
Commemorating the union of Anant Ambani (second from R) and his fiancée Radhika Merchant, the celebration spanned three days, from March 1-3.
Anant Ambani, 28, is the youngest progeny of Mukesh Ambani (far R), the chairman of the Reliance Industries conglomerate boasting annual revenues of $110 billion.
His father is recognized by Forbes as of March 7, 2024, as the richest individual in Asia and the ninth richest worldwide, possessing a wealth estimated at $117 billion.
Radhika Merchant, 29, is recognized as the offspring of Shri Viren Merchant, who helms Encore Healthcare, a foremost healthcare enterprise in India.
The duo has been acquainted since their formative years and both pursued their higher education within the U.S.
The expenditure for the event was reported by the Daily Mail to be 120 million pounds ($151.9 million).
Facebook’s co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his spouse Priscilla Chan chose coordinated black ensembles by Alexander McQueen, with Chan enhancing her attire with exquisite Cartier jewels.
The value of the couple’s ensemble surpassed US$350,000.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka (far R), joined by her spouse Jared Kushner (C) and their daughter Arabella Rose Kushner, made an appearance in a glittering sequined cloak dress crafted by Indian designer Manish Malhotra, whereas her 13-year-old daughter exhibited a princess-style flared dress.
The next day’s “A Walk on the Wildside” event, set at the Reliance Animal Rescue Center managed by Anant, featured attire inspired by “jungle fever” themes.
Zuckerberg stood out in a Rahul Mishra shirt adorned with tiger and lotus motifs, deviating from his typically understated style and earning widespread admiration.
Gates, donning a straightforward polo and blazer, lauded Zuckerberg's fashion sense, remarking on his knack for occasion-appropriate attire.
“You’ve always been great at dressing for the occasion,” he wrote on his Instagram account.
At the dinner themed after “Moulin Rouge” that evening, Gates chose a black silk kurta paired with a sherwani jacket intricately embroidered by designer Rohit Bal, while Hurd dazzled in a traditional South Asian embellished salwar kameez, a traditional women’s attire in South Asia.
Ivanka, a mother of three, showcased her slender figure, with her daughter donning a one-shoulder cutout dress.
During the final day’s festivities, which included engagements amidst Jamnagar’s natural splendor, guests donned traditional Indian dress.
Hurd, alongside Gates, exuded sophistication in a saree that masterfully combined black and metallic fabrics.
Zuckerberg selected a white ensemble, while Chan opted for a bolder look with an indigo saree, elevated by luxurious jewelry, including a Cartier High Jewellery bracelet valued at US$235,000.
