Karan Johar’s bizarre Schiaparelli tie that resembles golden braided hair is priced at ₹2 lakh. Picture

Karan Johar was among the list of stars present at the launch of luxury skincare and haircare brand Augustinus Bader in Mumbai on Monday. The filmmaker, known for his love for fashionable, quirky things, wore a beige suit for the event. However, her choice of accessories, especially a blonde braided-hair tie, stole the show.

Karan wears the infamous Schiaparelli braided-hair tie

Karan attended the Augustinus Bader launch event in a beige suit from label Crestelli. The original Schiaparelli braided-hair tie she wore with the outfit is from the luxury fashion house’s Autumn-Winter 2024 collection showcased at Paris Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week. Made from braids of real blonde hair, the accessory took the fashion world by storm when it debuted on the runway.

What is the price of a braided-hair tie?

At first glance, the Schiaparelli Trompe L’Oeil Cowboy Tie looks like a regular necktie, typically worn to the office. However, it is made from a thick piece of braided hair tied to the collar. According to the official website of the fashion house, the price of this accessory is 2,100 euros, which is approximately 1,93,685.

Decoding Karan Johar’s outfit

The beige suit features a double-breasted blazer with a notch lapel collar, padded shoulders, full-length sleeves, a front gold metal button closure and a relaxed silhouette. She wore it with matching tapered-fit pants and a crisp white button-down.

In addition to the blonde braided-hair tie, Karan styled the outfit with a tan jumbo Hermes bag, matching heeled dress shoes, nerdy Lennon-style glasses and an embellished eye brooch by Schiaparelli.

on the work front

Meanwhile, Karan is supporting Alia Bhatt’s upcoming release Jigra. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film also stars Vedang Raina. Vedang and Alia play the role of brother and sister in the film. Jigra is set to release in theaters on October 11.