Fashion throwback: Queen Latifah’s iconic Grammy ensemble was made in Noida by Rahul Mishra

The 67th Grammy Awards, held in early February, was a spectacle of bold fashion choices and headline-making red carpet moments. While maximalist trends and avant-garde ensembles ruled the night, it was Indian craftsmanship that truly made waves, thanks to Queen Latifah. The rapper and actress commanded attention in a breathtaking black couture ensemble by none other than Rahul Mishra.
Presenting the Dr. Dre Impact Award, Queen Latifah graced the stage in a striking black floor-length cape from Rahul Mishra’s Spring/Summer 2025 haute couture collection. The dramatic outerwear, layered over a sleek black pantsuit, was a show-stopping piece, meticulously crafted with three-dimensional architectural elements, skyscraper motifs, and intricate silver embroidery.

The cape’s avant-garde design featured 60 pyramidal structures in four different sizes, each painstakingly embroidered with Mishra’s signature sequins and metallic threadwork. This futuristic silhouette wasn’t just a garment, it was wearable art, requiring an astonishing 12,000 human hours at the designer’s Noida atelier to bring to life.

Queen Latifah took the look to the next level with dazzling diamond jewellery, including a statement necklace and matching earrings. Her beauty look was equally flawless - sharp brows, luminous highlighter, bold eye makeup, and muted brown lips perfectly complemented the couture creation. She kept her hair sleek and straight, allowing the intricate craftsmanship of her ensemble to take centre stage.

A powerhouse at Paris Fashion Week, Rahul Mishra has solidified his global fashion presence, with A-list celebrities such as Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, and Selena Gomez frequently donning his designs. With this Grammy moment, he once again proved why his work is synonymous with fashion as art, blurring the lines between couture, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Queen Latifah’s bold yet elegant fashion statement was more than just an outfit, it was a celebration of Indian design on the world’s biggest stage.