India has its own designers to dominate the scene While Paris boasts of high fashion. Liu Yu, a Chinese singer, model, and actress, stole the show in a stunning outfit from the couture collection of Indian fashion master Manish Malhotra. With excessive and extravagant detailing, elegantly laid out with Indian art, the end result is beyond imagination. This look does not just become another fish in the ocean of Parisian fashion; it grabs the viewer’s attention with its drama, workmanship, and, of course, unrestrained glitter.
Chinese singer Liu Yu wore a stunning piece from the designer’s MĀA-Paris Haute Couture Collection 2026. This outfit was initially displayed on the Paris runway as a women’s garment but received a new, gender-neutral interpretation by the singer. Crafted from airy ivory fabric, the haute couture ensemble was neatly pleated, making the shape look both soft and dramatic. The chiffon panels further fell from the shoulders like wings, while the long fabric gave the ensemble subtle movement with theatrical volume. (Image Credits: Instagram)
The detailing will give you chills
Then came the voluminous piping sleeves and a unique hood that framed Liu Yu’s face, while the low-cut front allowed for an updated look. The complex floral decorations added subtle hues to the otherwise pure ensemble. The three-dimensional flowers were arranged neatly on the shoulders, the neckline, the waistline, and the outskirts, coming in different tones: light pink, red, orange, and green. The concept had a flowing construction with a subtly complicated design, blurring the traditional borders of a dress, a robe, and a cloak. (Image Credits: Instagram) Liu decided to skip any ostentatious jewellery picks and ensured his hair matched the soft, layered effects of the stunning piece. With soft yet charming make-up strokes and almost no jewellery addition, he tried to keep things to a minimum so as not to distract from the dreamy theme of the shoot. (Image Credits: Instagram) The distinguishing factor of Liu Yu’s appearance was the obvious departure from Manish Malhotra’s typical sparkling and sequin opulence. Rather than adopting Malhotra’s signature glamorous and flamboyant Bollywood style, the ensemble emphasised comfort, grace, and a flowy element with subtle movement, which felt different and almost dreamy. (Image Credits: Instagram)
