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Badshah Becomes First Indian Rapper at NYFW With Front-Row Turn at Alexander Wang’s ‘Matriarch’

The musician’s denim look showcased Indian craftsmanship through Deepa Gurnani brooches under stylist Shipra Sharma.

Overview

  • Badshah sat front row at Alexander Wang’s Spring 2026 Matriarch show at 58 Bowery, which marked the designer’s return to New York Fashion Week after seven years.
  • He wore a light-blue washed denim zip-up hoodie with matching jeans and black chunky-sole boots, styled by New York–based Shipra Sharma.
  • Handcrafted, diamond-encrusted brooches by Deepa Gurnani featuring animal motifs such as alligator, jay, goat, skull, and elephant were pinned across the jacket and were made in India.
  • Accessories included a Richard Mille RM 74-02 watch, Oakley Metal Jacket sunglasses, a shimmery Majestic clutch, and custom fine jewellery by Shaneli with a 50-carat necklace and diamond rings.
  • The appearance follows his June presence at Paris Men’s Fashion Week for Amiri and coincides with dates on his North American Unfinished Tour.