At the intersection of sport and high fashion, Smriti Mandhana is quietly building a style narrative that feels as commanding as her presence on the field. At the BCCI Naman Awards, where she was honoured as Best International Cricketer. The ace cricketer chose not to follow the expected route of traditional occasionwear. Instead, she stepped into something far more sculptural and far more striking.
Wearing a custom creation by Rimzim Dadu, Smriti Mandhana’s look redefined the very language of the saree. Known for pushing the boundaries of textile innovation, the label’s signature metal saree is crafted from fine wires woven into a fabric that mimics fluid pleats. The result is a garment that feels both industrial and ethereal – structured, yet surprisingly soft in movement.
Rendered in a vivid electric blue, the saree made an immediate visual impact. The draped panel wrapped across the body like armour – sleek, protective, and undeniably modern. Threaded with lightning-like streaks across the metallic weave, the surface carried a kinetic energy, almost echoing the dynamism Mandhana brings to the pitch.
