For the occasion, she chose a striking creation from Indian couturier Rahul Mishra ’s Fall 2026 collection, ‘Devi’. Naomi Campbell has once again made a strong fashion statement, this time in Milan, where the British supermodel and actor made her debut as a DJ.
On October 6, Rahul Mishra shared pictures of Naomi wearing the look, describing it as the hand-embroidered ‘Cadence’ bejewelled bodice gown in fluid mesh liquid fabric from his Fall 2026 Couture collection. The ‘Cadence’ gown Naomi wore is part of Rahul Mishra’s Fall 2026 ‘Devi’ collection, which was presented during Paris Haute Couture Week. The gown featured a plunging U-shaped neckline and cutouts that revealed glimpses of skin, while the bust was covered in intricate gold beading.
The gown couldn’t have been a more fitting choice for Naomi’s first DJ gig. With its dramatic silhouette, shimmering embellishments and skin-baring details, the look had all the energy of a night out in Milan. The bronze-toned, fluid fabric fell elegantly around her body, creating a soft drape against the heavily embellished bodice. For us, there was also something distinctly saree-like about the look. The golden-brown draping paired with the blouse-style bodice almost felt like a modern, deconstructed take on the traditional Indian silhouette. Naomi kept the accessories just as dramatic. She added oversized, shield-like sunglasses, stacks of diamond-encrusted bracelets on both wrists, a delicate gold body chain, a neck chain and a statement diamond ring. Her beauty look stayed glamorous but polished. Her honey-blonde hair was styled to complement the warm tones of the gown, while pink-hued lip gloss, rouged cheeks, glowing highlighter and defined brows completed the look. The collection draws inspiration from ancient Indian temple sculptures, historic sites and rock-cut architecture, including the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra and the Hoysaleswara Temple in Karnataka. Rahul Mishra translated the imagery of apsaras, devis and celestial figures into intricate couture surfaces. The designer’s signature craftsmanship comes through in the use of zardozi, dabka, crystals and hand embroidery, with the embellishment creating textures that resemble carved stone and chisel marks, while the fabrics themselves remain soft and fluid. Naomi’s ‘Cadence’ gown brings that contrast to life, combining a densely embellished bodice with fluid bronze mesh. It’s a look that carries the sculptural language of the ‘Devi’ collection while taking on a completely different energy under the Milan nightlife spotlight. And Naomi isn’t the only celebrity to have been spotted in pieces from the collection. A-listers including Isha Ambani, Cardi B and Banita Sandhu have also worn looks from Rahul Mishra’s ‘Devi’ collection. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.