20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lehenga in a Metro: Indian-origin woman turns heads in Paris in traditional attire and jewellery, netizens remind her of safety
The Indian staple saree and lehenga have regained their popularity in recent years due to several international fashion galas all over the globe. Influencers and celebrities donning sarees and lehenga is often a heartwarming surprise that instantly sparks a sense of cultural connection. Recently, a woman travelling on Paris Metro brought exactly that feeling, as she turned heads and lit up social media by stepping into the train dressed in a stunning lehenga.
Nivy, a fashion and lifestyle influencer on Instagram, embraced full desi elegance for a metro ride in the French capital. She filmed her experience, and the video has since gone viral, racking up over 1 million views. In the viral clip, Nivya is seen effortlessly carrying a vibrant, heavily embroidered lehenga, exuding traditional charm. To complete her look, she added intricate jewellery to her braided hairstyle.
Seated confidently in a Metro coach, she strikes a stylish pose, giving the camera a confident glance from behind her oversized sunglasses. Then, in a moment made for reels, she slowly lowers her shades, revealing a soft smile.
'Lehenga in the metro? Because why not. Paris needed some spice today,' the caption read.
Watch the viral video here:
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Several social media users responded to the video by warning Nivya about her safety, noting the risks of wearing such heavy jewellery. 'Behen, you are stunning, but this better be costume jewelry! I know you not wearing mom's good jewelry on the metro in France. Safety first!' a user wrote. 'Lord KNEW not to make me desi I'd be dressing in this gorgeous attire EVERYDAY ALL THE TIME,' another user commented.
'Omg ICONIC love seeing traditional clothes in a modern styles,' a third user reacted.
In another video, Nivya is seen twirling in her lehenga against the backdrop of the Louvre Pyramid. As she films, several tourists, including children, approach her to take pictures.
