Janhvi Kapoor's BoF 500 Paris Saree — How to Get the Muslin Khadi Look

On 4 October 2026, Janhvi Kapoor walked the BoF 500 gala in Paris, during Paris Fashion Week, in an off-white six-yard saree by Pankaj S Heritage, styled by Rhea Kapoor. The fabric was 460-count Bengal muslin in its unbleached, khud-rang tone: hand-woven khadi that Rhea described as 'the truest form of luxury' and 'woven like air.'

The drape was a contemporary reading of the six-yard classic: bare shoulders, a low-slung drape and a floor-skimming pallu. A matching bustier-style blouse with a sweetheart neckline carried the embellishment. Gold beads, pearls, shells, polkis, garnets, emeralds and tassels ran from shoulder to arm, so the textile stayed the quiet star.

An honest note: MySilkLove does not stock 460-count Bengal muslin sarees, which are made in very small quantities. Below we explain the tradition and show the closest in-stock options in handloom Jamdani, tissue cotton, cream cotton-silk and cream Banarasi.

About the saree style: Bengal muslin and khadi

Muslin is one of India's oldest luxury textiles. Historically woven in Bengal around Dhaka, it was prized for being so fine it was compared to woven air. 'Count' refers to thread fineness: the higher the count, the finer and lighter the cloth. Khadi means the yarn is hand-spun and the cloth hand-woven, which gives muslin its soft, slightly irregular surface and its drape.

Khud-rang, the natural unbleached tone, is why Janhvi's saree reads as warm off-white rather than bright white. It is also why the look pairs so well with heavy jewellery.

Muslin's closest living cousin is Jamdani, a handloom technique where motifs are woven in by hand as supplementary weft threads, creating a floating pattern on a sheer ground. If the muslin-saree idea appeals to you, Jamdani is the most accessible way to wear that tradition.

How to style it

Blouse: Keep it structured. A bustier or sweetheart-neck blouse in the same off-white or a muted gold balances a fluid saree. Embellish the sleeves or straps instead of the saree itself.

Jewellery: Janhvi's look put the jewellery on the arm and shoulder. Try layered pearl strands, gold-bead necklaces or a polki armlet with a simple neckline, and skip heavy earrings.

Drape: Wear it low on the hip with a long, open pallu that grazes the floor. Soft fabrics like cotton-silk and tissue cotton hold this drape well with a few discreet pins. A slim petticoat in a matching tone keeps the line streamlined.

Colour palette: Stay within ivory, cream, champagne and antique gold, and let the textures do the work.

Shop similar sarees at MySilkLove

The closest in-stock matches by tone, fabric and handloom character:

• Brandy Cream Jamdani Woven Muga Cotton Saree (from Rs. 5,610)
• Bullet Shell Cream Handloom Jamdani Saree (from Rs. 6,003)
• Rum Swizzle Cream Handloom Cotton Silk Saree (from Rs. 5,169)
• Pearl Bush White Tissue Cotton Saree (from Rs. 4,049)
• Golden Off White Woven Kanjivaram Saree (from Rs. 4,647)
• Vanilla Cream Kashmiri Jamawar Woven Banarasi Silk Saree (from Rs. 7,200)

Browse more: Cream and Off-White Sarees, White Sarees, Cotton Sarees, Handloom Sarees and Kota Doria Sarees.

FAQ

What did Janhvi Kapoor wear to the BoF 500 gala in Paris?

An off-white six-yard saree by Pankaj S Heritage in 460-count Bengal muslin (khadi), with a matching bustier-style blouse and sleeves embellished with polkis, garnets, emeralds and tassels. Rhea Kapoor styled the look.

Why is muslin considered so luxurious?

Its very high thread count makes it extremely fine and light, and hand-spinning and hand-weaving take considerable skill and time. That rarity is why Rhea Kapoor called it the truest form of luxury.

Can I get a similar look without muslin?

Yes. Choose handloom Jamdani, tissue cotton or cream cotton-silk in ivory or off-white, pair with a structured blouse and pearl or gold-bead jewellery, and wear a low, open-pallu drape.

Get the look

Explore the full range of cream and off-white sarees or shop handloom sarees at MySilkLove.

Explore the muslin-inspired look

For the closest weave to muslin, browse our handloom Jamdani sarees, or try tissue sarees for the same light, airy drape.