Weekly Lifestyle Wrap: Priyanka Chopra’s Method Dressing To Radhika Merchant’s Chanel Moment | Fashion News

Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 17:10 IST

From Priyanka Chopra’s The Bluff press-tour style to Radhika Merchant’s rare Chanel moment, here’s your weekly wrap of fashion, celebrity and lifestyle moments.

(L-R) Priyanka Chopra in Altuzarra for The Bluff Press Tour, Radhika Merchant in custom Chanel

Some weeks are defined by headlines. Others by moments – a sip of heritage coffee in a room full of tech titans, a couture wedding steeped in quiet luxury, a wildlife comeback years in the making, and fashion statements that ripple across continents. From artificial intelligence summits and royal soirees to celebrity health revelations and pop culture power moves, the past few days proved how seamlessly lifestyle now intersects with culture, conservation, cinema, and style.

Here’s everything that shaped the week and the stories that sparked conversation, admiration, and curiosity.

Priyanka Chopra’s Pirate-Core Press Tour

With The Bluff nearing release, Priyanka Chopra embraced method dressing. Structured silhouettes, dramatic drapes, and textured layers mirrored her swashbuckling role, proving that press tours today are extensions of storytelling. The film drops on Prime Video this week.

For More: Priyanka Chopra Leans Into Pirate-Core With 3 Stunning Looks For Film Premiere

Radhika Ambani’s Rare Chanel Moment

For an intimate Mumbai gathering with Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Radhika Ambani stepped into archival couture from Chanel. The look blended Parisian codes with Indian ceremonial nuance. It was cross-cultural luxury at its most refined.

For More: Radhika Ambani Rewrites Couture Diplomacy In Chanel’s Iconic Paris–Bombay Reference While Hosting Queen Rania

Shikhar Dhawan And Sophie Shine Stun Choose Manish Malhotra For Wedding

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine chose couture by Manish Malhotra for their daytime wedding ceremony. Ivory tones, pearls, and delicate embroidery replaced maximalism. The message was clear: heritage tailoring and subtle craft can feel more regal than excess – a masterclass in modern Indian bridal dressing.

For More: Shikhar Dhawan And Sophie Shine Choose Manish Malhotra Ivory Looks For Wedding

India’s GI Coffees Take Centre Stage At The AI Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, innovation wasn’t the only star. The Commerce Ministry’s Bharat GI Coffee Lounge introduced global leaders to India’s region-specific brews, positioning heritage coffee as a premium export story. Tech heavyweights Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman sampled the selections, with Pichai praising the Malabar Arabica.

For More: India’s GI Coffees At AI Summit 2026: Monsooned Malabar To Coorg Arabica

Remembering Eric Dane And The ALS Conversation

The passing of Eric Dane, best known for Grey’s Anatomy, reignited public awareness around Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. His openness about living with the disease reframed celebrity vulnerability as advocacy, reminding audiences how personal stories can drive medical understanding.

For More: Eric Dane’s Death At 53 Puts Spotlight On ALS: All You Need To Know About The Disease

Cheetahs Thrive Again At Kuno

India’s wildlife revival gained momentum as Kuno National Park welcomed three new cubs, pushing the national cheetah count to 38. Born to South African cheetah Gamini under Project Cheetah, the cubs signal that rewilding efforts are finally taking root. Once absent from Indian forests, the species is slowly reclaiming its space, turning Kuno into both a conservation milestone and a safari hotspot.

For More: South African Cheetah ‘Gamini’ Welcomes Three Cubs At Kuno National Park: How To Visit And What To See Here

Dua Lipa Joins Bvlgari

In Rome, Bvlgari named Dua Lipa its newest global ambassador. The partnership merges contemporary pop culture with heritage high jewellery – a signal that modern luxury now belongs to bold, self-made icons.

For More: Dua Lipa Joins Bvlgari As Global Brand Ambassador, Dazzles In Iconic Serpenti Jewels

Fire Horse Energy Takes Over the Lunar Calendar

The Year of the Fire Horse ushered in themes of speed, reinvention, and heightened emotion. Astrologers predict a cycle of rapid change, which makes a fitting metaphor for a week that moved just as swiftly across industries and ideas.

For More: Chinese New Year: A Fire Horse Year Only Comes Every 60 Years, Here’s Why It Matters