A look back at the most iconic fashion moments by Indian celebs at Cannes - Harpers bazaar

Vidya Balan in Sabyasachi (2013) 
At the Un Chateau En Italie premiere, Vidya Balan, then a Cannes jury member, embraced classic Indian glamour in a Sabyasachi sari, elevated with traditional jewellery that instantly became the focal point of the look.

Sonam Kapoor in Jean Paul Gaultier Couture (2011)
For her Cannes debut at The Artist premiere, Sonam Kapoor delivered a true red carpet fashion moment in a sculptural Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown styled with Amrapali jewellery and effortless confidence.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Georges Hobeika (2019)
Still radiating newlywed energy, Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended Cannes in a romantic white tulle Georges Hobeika gown that felt soft, theatrical, and undeniably bridal-coded.

Sonam Kapoor in Anamika Khanna (2014)
Sonam Kapoor redefined modern Indian dressing in a pale pink Anamika Khanna sari-dress featuring a cape-style pallu, heavily embroidered blouse, and heirloom-style jewellery by Sunita Kapoor.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Rami Kadi (2016)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan broke the internet at Cannes 2016 with her now-iconic lilac lipstick, perfectly paired with a dreamy floral Rami Kadi gown and old-Hollywood waves

Deepika Padukone in Ashi Studio (2018)
Deepika Padukone made a bold statement in a striking hot pink Ashi Studio couture look that brought high-drama volume and unapologetic glamour to the Cannes red carpet.

Deepika Padukone in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (2022)
Closing out Cannes in six yards of sculptural drama, Deepika Padukone wore a custom white ruffled sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, complete with aquatic motifs, pearls, crystals, and a shell-inspired blouse.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Falguni Shane Peacock (2024)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads in a dramatic black-and-gold Falguni Shane Peacock gown featuring balloon sleeves, metallic butterfly and lightning motifs, and an embellished train, making it one of the most talked-about looks at Cannes 2024.

Alia Bhatt in Gucci (2024)
For Cannes’s closing ceremony, Alia Bhatt wore a nude-hued sequinned Gucci sari-inspired drape adorned with the brand’s signature GG monogram, blending Indian silhouette codes with contemporary luxury fashion.

Janhvi Kapoor in Tarun Tahiliani (2024)
Making a memorable Cannes debut, Janhvi Kapoor wore a rose-toned Tarun Tahiliani ensemble crafted from handwoven Benarasi tissue and finished with an ethereal veil, pearl layers, and soft couture draping.