The Milgayi Style Diary pays homage to one of the most memorable style icons of our times. Yes, we are talking of none other than the legendary Her Highness Maharani Gayatri Devi who passed away this Wednesday. Once voted by Vogue Magazine as one of the most beautiful women in the world, the former Princess of Cooch Behar and Queen of Jaipur, was the epitome of grace, style and undeniable charm.
Close friend and renowned fashion designer, Ritu Kumar recalls her as being “a lady ahead of her times; a true fashion icon and a personality known for her impeccable taste in jewelry and attire.”
Her sense of sophistication was adored and imitated by millions. Be it her coiffed brown hair, her soft pastel chiffons or her timeless Basra pearls, her stunning presence commanded attention wherever she went. This grace transcended beyond Gayatri Devi to her grandmother Chimnabai; who, in her own time, was known as a style icon, once claimed to Gayatri to “never wear emeralds with a green sari as she had, because they look so much better with pink.”
She was adored by millions of Indians who lovingly addressed her as their “Rajmata” (Queen Mother). To celebrate her panache, Milgayi would like to honor HRH with the recognition of our August 2009 Style Icon of the Month. You will always be remembered as India's most stylish and most modern Maharani. We will miss you Rajmata...
Close friend and renowned fashion designer, Ritu Kumar recalls her as being “a lady ahead of her times; a true fashion icon and a personality known for her impeccable taste in jewelry and attire.”
Her sense of sophistication was adored and imitated by millions. Be it her coiffed brown hair, her soft pastel chiffons or her timeless Basra pearls, her stunning presence commanded attention wherever she went. This grace transcended beyond Gayatri Devi to her grandmother Chimnabai; who, in her own time, was known as a style icon, once claimed to Gayatri to “never wear emeralds with a green sari as she had, because they look so much better with pink.”
She was adored by millions of Indians who lovingly addressed her as their “Rajmata” (Queen Mother). To celebrate her panache, Milgayi would like to honor HRH with the recognition of our August 2009 Style Icon of the Month. You will always be remembered as India's most stylish and most modern Maharani. We will miss you Rajmata...
