Supermodel and television host Tyra Banks made a striking statement at a Diwali celebration in New York, adorned in jewellery from Kalyan Jewellers — embracing a complete Indian look for the first time in her career.
For the evening, Banks wore a handcrafted jewellery set in traditional open-setting natural diamonds, sourced from Kalyan Jewellers’ New Jersey showroom. The set comprised five distinctly Indian pieces: a choker, jhumkas, maang tikka, odiyyanam and ring. Her outfit for the occasion was custom-made by design house Maison Tai.
Known worldwide for her trailblazing supermodel career and as the host of America’s Next Top Model, Banks’ choice of an Indian festive look reflects a growing global trend: Diwali is finding its place in mainstream American culture, bringing together people well beyond the Indian diaspora.
The appearance also marks Kalyan Jewellers’ second Diwali celebration in the United States since the brand opened its showroom in Edison, New Jersey. Kalyan Jewellers also operates a showroom in Chicago.
