When it comes to the sartorial best of the coveted Miss World pageant, it is often the evening gowns that reign supreme. We are looking at the best of Indian delegates representing India dressed in ethereal white.
When Aishwarya Rai was crowned the second Miss World from India, she was dressed in a radiant white gown that set her apart from the crowd. The actress was guided by Hemant Trivedi, who had made his mark with pageant gowns in that era and created and planned all her looks for Miss World. For the finale, Rai wore a one-shoulder gown with embellishment that added to the elegance that Aishwarya oozed at the Miss World finale. This was paired with matching satin gloves and drop earrings to spruce the look. Aishwarya wore her hair in a top bun both for the swimwear and the evening gown round. Her makeup consisted of soft kohl eyes and a dark red lip. Aishwarya's trousseau for the one-long stay at Miss World consisted of 40 outfits from designers such as Ritu Kumar, Wendell Rodricks, Ashley Rebello and others.
Diana Hayden's adorable reaction to winning the Miss World crown is a moment that is etched in all our hearts. Not only was she the third Indian woman to win the Miss World crown, but she also held the title of Miss World: Asia and Oceania, Miss Photogenic and Spectacular Swimwear. At the finale, she donned a halter-neck white gown featuring intricate embellishment in the neck and waistline. The matching glove paired with gold accessories completed the look. Her look consisted of strong brows and neutral nude makeup while her hair was tied up in a loose bun.
Parvathy Omanakuttan was crowned the first runner-up in the Miss World 2008 finale. The 21-year-old sported a bright smile as she graced the stage at Miss World 2008 and was dressed in a white evening gown. The V-neck gown featured a cut-out that accentuated her waist. To accessorize the look, she picked a set of stacked silver bracelets. Similar to Aishwarya Rai, Parvathy was also trained by Hemant Trivedi when it came to her wardrobe for the pageant.
Sini Shetty made the country proud as a host delegate for Miss World 2024. She looked as gracious as ever in a white gown by Falguni and Shane Peacock. The gown featured a high slit and was embellished with sequins and crystals—feathered sleeves in matching white elevated the outfit. The outfit was paired with pristine jewellery from Curio Cottage, including a matching necklace and earring set.
Sindhura Gadde made it to the semi-finals of Miss World 2005, which was held in China. She channelled ethereal grace while dressed in a white evening gown. The dress she picked featured a sleeveless body-fit dress with a V-neckline. To accessorize, she wore a heavy bracelet paired with dangler earrings. In the semi-finals, her outfit was designed by Jayaram Ramineni.
Pooja Chopra made headlines when she competed at Miss World despite having a leg injury. Her resilience shone brightly above all else as she walked the stage with a cast on her injury. The diva wore a one-shoulder white gown with floral embroidery and sequin detailing. She left her hair open in soft waves and picked a kohl-eyed look with a nude pink lip shade. While discussing her preparations for the pageant, she also spoke about taking multiple saris and Western outfits designed by Ritu Kumar.