Designer Gaurav Gupta has announced a new collaboration with Venetian luxury footwear house Rene Caovilla for his latest bridal couture collection “Quantum Entanglement.”

The event, held on Friday, marked the first partnership between the Italian Maison and the designer, known for his sculptural, avant-garde creations.
The collaboration has produced seven custom-made shoe designs, each crafted using authentic Indian textiles and traditional embroidery, and finished with crystals and refined pendants. The collection is intended as a meeting point between Italian craftsmanship and Indian artistry, uniting both brands’ dedication to artisanal excellence.
Three of Rene Caovilla’s most recognisable silhouettes form the foundation of the footwear line which accompanies the Couture pieces. The Chandelier sandal appears in three variations, combining satin and Indian brocade in soft ivory and champagne tones. Set on a 105mm heel and decorated with cascading crystal pendants, the design reflects the opulent yet delicate aesthetic for which the Maison is known.
The Margot sandal has been adapted into a bold platform style, offered in two versions. One is made in vivid red satin with a golden crystal-encrusted snake motif, while the other is presented in electric blue satin with matching crystal embellishments. Both styles convey a dramatic and modern interpretation of bridal footwear.
The Cleo pump completes the collection, available in deep black and soft ivory brocade, each enhanced with matching crystal details for a refined finish.
Rene Caovilla confirmed that the full collection will be available in January 2026 through its own boutiques, Gaurav Gupta’s exclusive stores, and the brand’s official website.
Gaurav Gupta, an alumnus of Central Saint Martins in London, has established himself over the past nineteen years as a leading figure in Indian couture. His work merges indigenous construction and embellishment methods with futuristic forms, resulting in designs that are rooted in Indian heritage yet expansive in global appeal. Gupta’s reinterpretation of the sari into modern gowns has become one of his signature contributions to contemporary couture.
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