Paris, July 9, 2026— Hyderabad-based billionaire philanthropist Sudha Reddy made a high-profile return to Paris Haute Couture Week, attending three of the season’s most anticipated presentations—Giorgio Armani Privé, Elie Saab, and Manish Malhotra—while showcasing an extraordinary personal jewelry collection reportedly valued at approximately $30 million.
Reddy, who drew international attention with her appearance at this year’s Met Gala, occupied coveted front-row seats at the couture shows, pairing each designer’s aesthetic with carefully curated haute jewelry from her personal collection.
At Giorgio Armani Privé, Reddy embraced understated Italian elegance in Look 74, wearing an iridescent blue tailored jacket that shifted between shades of blue, violet, and green under the Paris lights. She accessorized the look with a custom Swarovski-embellished Louis Vuitton Capucines handbag and striking diamond jewelry, including a 30-carat panther-inspired ear piece and the yellow diamond and rose-cut polki rings she had previously worn to the Met Gala.
The following day, Reddy attended Elie Saab‘s Capsule Citrus & Salt presentation in a strapless couture gown featuring floral embroidery and citrus-inspired hues. She completed the ensemble with a custom turquoise ear cuff designed by the fashion house, a seashell-inspired Cult Gaia Sirena clutch, and gemstone jewelry highlighted by a 21-carat pigeon-blood ruby ring and a 25-carat emerald ring.
For the debut Paris haute couture presentation by Manish Malhotra, Reddy opted for a dramatic chocolate-brown ensemble featuring a structured corseted gown and cropped jacket with sculptural puff sleeves. The outfit showcased intricate hand embroidery and three-dimensional floral embellishments, underscoring the growing global presence of Indian couture.
The look was anchored by one of the most eye-catching jewelry pieces of the week—a custom 75-carat diamond bow necklace inspired by Persian design motifs. She complemented it with diamond hair jewelry and two statement diamond rings, creating what was arguably her most opulent appearance of the Paris shows.
Reddy is a Hyderabad-based businesswoman and philanthropist who serves as Director of the MEIL Group. Through the Sudha Reddy Foundation, she supports initiatives in healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and child welfare. In recent years, she has emerged as one of India’s most recognizable faces on the international fashion circuit, regularly representing Indian luxury and craftsmanship at marquee global events. Her appearance at the Met Gala earlier this year further elevated her profile as a global fashion patron.
Her Paris Fashion Week appearances also reflected the increasing visibility of Indian patrons and designers at the world’s leading luxury events. By attending presentations from Italian, French-Lebanese, and Indian couture houses, Reddy highlighted the diversity of contemporary haute couture while reinforcing India’s growing influence on the global fashion stage.
Cover photo: Sudha Reddy in Manish Malhotra/photo provided.
