Christopher Nolan wears Ajrakh tie in New York for The Odyssey premiere

Christopher Nolan attended The Odyssey's New York premiere wearing a custom silk Ajrakh tie by Aahaan Tandon.Christopher Nolan with Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway at The Odyssey's New York premiere. (Photo: Getty)Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s latest masterpiece, The Odyssey, has finally arrived in theatres today. But before audiences experience the epic on the big screen, let’s revisit its star-studded New York premiere.The glamorous event saw Nolan joined by the film’s ensemble cast, with everyone bringing their sartorial best to the red carpet. While the evening was filled with standout fashion moments, it was a subtle style statement from Nolan himself that quietly stole our attention. Christopher Nolan with his wife Emma Thomas. (Photo: Getty) Nolan looked sharp in a classic black suit paired with a crisp white shirt. But the real scene-stealer was his necktie - an elegant Ajrakh piece. The tie was a custom creation in silk by New York-based designer Aahaan Tandon. Ajrakh is a heritage textile craft from Kutch, Gujara - essentially a special printed cloth made completely by hand. It is known for deep blue and red colours and very detailed, repeating patterns, often on both sides of the fabric. Artisans use wooden blocks and natural colours from plants and minerals, and they print and wash the cloth many times to get this rich look.Ajrakh wasn't the only Indian touch at The Odyssey's New York premiere. Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, who plays the dual roles of Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in the film, complemented her golden gown with an exquisite necklace by Sabyasachi – featuring layers of pearls, two enormous diamonds. Lupita Nyong'O styled her golden gown with Sabyasachi jewelley. (Photo: Instagram/sabyasachiofficial) There is immense buzz around The Odyssey in India. As part of the film's promotional tour, Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland travelled to Mumbai for a special screening. During their visit, the team also stopped by the city's iconic eateries, Olympia Coffee House and Trishna, for a quick bite.- EndsPublished By: Medha ChawlaPublished On: Jul 17, 2026 18:51 IST