Bohemian Crystal Meets Indian Couture

Thousands of Preciosa crystals illuminated Gaurav Gupta’s highly anticipated return to Paris Haute Couture Week. Presented as part of the Spring/Summer 2025 haute couture season, the designer’s latest collection, Across the Flame, is a luminous, crystal-encrusted ode to resilience, transformation, and the strength found in vulnerability.

Gaurav Gupta's SS 2025 haute couture opening look.⁠

Known for his avant-garde approach to design, Gaurav Gupta seamlessly blended traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary haute couture. His latest collection was no exception, featuring meticulously sculpted silhouettes adorned with thousands of lead-free Preciosa crystals. These embellishments infused each piece with a hypnotic, multidimensional radiance, underscoring the transformative power of crystal artistry. Set against the grand stage of Paris Couture Week, Across the Flame captured the interplay of light and darkness—where shimmering embellishments emerged from dramatic, fluid forms, creating an otherworldly elegance that embodied the essence of haute couture.

Gaurav Gupta's SS 2025 haute couture collection with Preciosa crystals

Thousands of Preciosa crystals illuminated Gaurav Gupta’s highly anticipated return to Paris Haute Couture Week.

A Testament to Sheer Craftsmanship

Every stitch, fold, and crystal placement was a testament to the mastery behind Gupta’s creations. From iridescent crystal accents glistening like embers to cascading embellishments that mimicked flickering flames, each design was a radiant interpretation of the beauty found in transformation.

With this collection, Gaurav Gupta solidified his place as a visionary in the world of couture, proving once again that true artistry lies in the ability to push creative boundaries.

A luminous

fusion of Bohemian crystal and Indian couture