Expressing the boldness of beauty through fashion — the metallic knit halter gown in champagne gold from Adrianna Papell, back for another shoot, this time beside a palm-lined canal. Gorgeous earrings from Jaipur Rose.

Roopsi Bansal in a metallic champagne gold halter gown from Adrianna Papell, standing beside a palm-lined canal with a swan swimming past, terracotta planters lining the walkway

A white swan drifted by right on cue, and a row of manicured topiary in terracotta pots gave the shimmering gold gown a formal, garden-party backdrop at golden hour.

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