Shakira is never one to be subtle when it comes to fashion and her music. Just check out her latest ensemble made by the Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. Appearing in a look that mixed a mythical warrior and a goddess from the future, Shakira donned a sculpted upper part shaped like a she-wolf. This luxury attire made of Banarasi silk gave the ensemble a hint of an Indian departure from the modern fashion wave.
The use of metal as a medium has evolved for Gaurav Gupta over the years. Metal is now integrated into the very design of his clothing, exemplified by the Lunar Wolf Breastplate, which takes fashion closer to wearable art in concept. This results in an overall look perfectly suited to the modern global pop stage. The look felt highly sensual and meticulously crafted, yet it distinctly possessed the Indian couture style elements. With Shakira performing in Madrid, the gilded she-wolf powerfully represented how a theatrical costume should work.