Shakira commands the stage with a pulse that never falters. Kicking off her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the global music sensation delivered an opening night spectacle draped in couture dreams, donning two breathtaking custom creations from Indian designers Anamika Khanna and Gaurav Gupta. From fire to ice, passion to power, each look told a story as bold and legendary as Shakira herself.
Red Hot in Anamika Khanna
For a performance destined to be burned into fashion history, Shakira took the stage in a custom Anamika Khanna two-piece ensemble that radiated the sensuality, strength, and rhythmic energy of her setlist. A hand-embroidered bralette and flowing layered skirt, crafted in rich rouge, crimson, and scarlet hues, flickered like flames under the stage lights. Every move was accentuated by Swarovski crystals, catching the light as she danced, making it impossible to look away.
Anamika Khanna, known for fusing Indian craftsmanship with contemporary global fashion, meticulously oversaw the 120-hour creation process, with artisans hand-stitching intricate threadwork, beadwork, and embellishments. The look was a direct nod to Shakira’s iconic track Ojos Así — a hypnotic fusion of world sounds and influences that has captivated fans for decades.
“For me, this was about celebrating Shakira’s energy — bold yet intricate, powerful yet delicate,” Khanna shares. “Her music is a movement, and I wanted the design to reflect that rhythm, intensity, and passion. This moment isn’t just about fashion — it is about Indian craftsmanship taking center stage in front of a global audience.”
Lunar Goddess in Guarav Gupta
If Anamika Khanna’s design was pure fire, Shakira’s second look — a custom Gaurav Gupta Couture creation — was liquid moonlight. Opening the show in a sculptural, Lunar Blue Wolf Gown, she commanded the stage in a vision of fluid elegance and raw strength. The standout piece: a custom-molded metallic breastplate, sculpted to her form and adorned with an intricate wolf motif — a striking tribute to her untamed spirit and unwavering artistry.
Gaurav Gupta, no stranger to high-fashion drama, infused the design with over 600 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, using techniques first introduced in his Paris Couture Week collection Aarohanam SS24. The cascading layers of the gown echoed movement and transformation, while the hand-sculpted breastplate added a battle-ready edge as if Shakira was stepping onto the stage as both performer and warrior.
“From the moment Shakira’s team reached out, the wolf became the heartbeat of the design,” says Gupta. “It symbolizes her instinct, ferocity, and unstoppable force — themes that align perfectly with my couture vision. This isn’t just a gown. It’s armor.”
A Cultural Fashion Moment
These two groundbreaking collaborations mark a significant moment in global fashion, proving that Indian couture has an undeniable seat at the table when it comes to shaping pop culture’s most iconic moments. With the creative direction of Nicolas Bru, the visionary behind Shakira’s most legendary fashion moments, and the expert orchestration of Hema Bose of Maison Bose, this fusion of heritage, innovation, and high-octane performance style solidifies Shakira’s position as not just a music icon, but a sartorial powerhouse.
“Shakira is an artist whose music transcends borders and generations,” says Bose. “This isn’t just about a look — it’s about storytelling through fashion, elevating the voices of designers who are redefining the industry on a global stage.”
With Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran on tour, Shakira turns fashion into a conversation — one that speaks to innovation, identity, and the power of reinvention.
