A glance at the most iconic Cannes looks by Indian celebs
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1 / 10Vidya 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.
2 / 10Sonam 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.
3 / 10Priyanka 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.
4 / 10Sonam 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.
5 / 10Aishwarya 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
6 / 10Deepika 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.
7 / 10Deepika 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.
8 / 10Aishwarya 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.
9 / 10Alia 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.
10 / 10Janhvi 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.
