Cannes 2017: Sonam Kapoor looks radiant in a pink Elie Saab for the red carpet (see photos, videos)

The embellished gown may not be the kind of drama that the Neerja actress had gone for in last year’s appearances, but the custom couture ensemble gave her a stunning silhouette.

. @sonamakapoor looking radiant in @ElieSaabWorld & Tint Caresse Rose Blossom blended with Peach Blossom #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/Bl09uM8mTX

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Sister and celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor accessorised the custom haute couture gown with statement earrings and other custom-made jewellery from Kalyan jewellers, and make-up and hair artist Namrata Soni used a palette of rose tints from L’Óreal’s make-up range, and though so far we’re not such a huge fan of the make-up, per se, which looks a bit overboard, Kapoor sure is carrying it off with the signature élan that she’s known for.

All set to sparkle in @ElieSaabWorld and Loreal Makeup. #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/xG2Q2MbbzS

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Kapoor’s hair has been styled slightly loose, with a low bun at the back, accentuating that long neck and collar bones.

❤️ @sonamakapoor is glowing at #Cannes2017 #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/p9RSejBFJ7

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Here she is! #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes @sonamakapoor pic.twitter.com/W7A5jyISjT

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Unreal! #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/KQfUUTRmV4

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

A radiant #SonamAtCannes with a glowing #ArayaHargate. Could our #Lorealistas be any perfect? #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/lifxhZAcML

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Center of attention. #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/rB2jCaIIZN

— L'Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Captivating from every corner! #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/xIahKK5UCk

— L'Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

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The guys over at L’Oreal Paris know how much we wait for Kapoor to take the red carpet, so they’ve been teasing us all along. A while before the overall look was revealed, they tweeted out a sneak peek video of Kapoor walking down in the pink dress.

Sneak peek! #SonamAtCannes #LifeAtCannes @sonamakapoor pic.twitter.com/ektLdIADv9

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

Here is her look decoded:

Scintillating #SonamAtCannes in Rose Blossom blended with peach blossom and True Match Lumi Highlighter Liquid in Rose #LifeAtCannes pic.twitter.com/DBJabUGRUL

— L’Oréal Paris India (@LOrealParisIn) May 21, 2017

The day before, Kapoor attended a press meet wearing a unicorn-hued, dazzling prismatic sari from the label NorBlack NorWhite, by Canadian-born designers Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar. Kapoor paired the sari with a cropped sporty white blouse, giving the traditional attire the modern twist that the Kapoor sisters are so famous for doing. With her hair neatly tied in a bun, she accessorised the look with modern geometrical jewellery from Lynn Ban. Her sister and stylist Rhea Kapoor shared her look on Instagram with the hashtag #sportyspice, and we certainly agree.

Just before leaving for Cannes, the Kapoor sisters had launched their brand of affordable luxury fashion wear Rheson in Mumbai, so it wasn’t a surprise to see Sonam in a white Rheson top, which she teamed with a pair of black Ellery pants. The Neerja actress accessorised the look with statement earrings from the Suhani Pittie collection, and deep-camel-hued Rheson bag and a pair of vintage Guy Laroche oversized ‘Soleil (sun)’ sunglasses from Viange rounded off her look.

Sonam forms the Bollywood trio representing cosmetics brand L’Oreal Paris at the Cannes film festival. Previously Deepika Padukone walked for the brand on May 17 and 18, while queen of Cannes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan commanded the red carpet with flair and drama on May 19 and 20. Sonam is scheduled to make official appearances on May 21 and 22.