Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s first look at Cannes took ‘over 1500 hours of handwork’
According to a press note from the designer, the piece "explores light not simply as illumination, but as energy, movement, and force; translated through sculptural construction and engineered craftsmanship."
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Birthday Party' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) The wait is finally over! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has made her first fashionable appearance at Cannes 2026. For the much-awaited appearance, the actor chose an Amit Aggarwal Luminara, “a couture creation centred around the idea of light in motion.”
According to a press note from the designer, the piece — which was developed over more than 1,500 hours of meticulous handwork — “explores light not simply as illumination, but as energy, movement, and force; translated through sculptural construction and engineered craftsmanship.”
Rendered in an abyss blue, the couture piece references cosmic depth and the infinite nature of light travelling through space. (PR handout)
“Thousands of crystalline linear embellishments have been individually placed across the gown, held together through an intricate lattice-like structure that binds the crystal veins seamlessly across the body to create the effect of illuminated pathways moving across the body. Designed to interact dynamically with movement and light, the embroidery continuously refracts and transforms as the wearer moves, giving the garment an almost kinetic quality,” the note read.
It further informed that the silhouette draws from biomimicry with structured wing-like extensions emerging from the shoulders, evoking movement and propulsion, while contouring the body with architectural sharpness. “Rendered in an abyss blue, the couture piece references cosmic depth and the infinite nature of light travelling through space. Every surface of the garment has been constructed to respond to illumination, allowing the piece to visually evolve under different lighting conditions.”
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at the Mumbai airport last night, jetting off to the French Riviera to attend the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. With her daughter Aaradhya in tow, she was seen stepping out of her car in an all-black ensemble, a jewel-crusted blazer paired with straight black pants and matching heeled boots. Her mahogany, sleek hair and signature red lips kept her look minimal yet glam.
Next to her, Aaradhya looked cute in a black-and-white shirt paired with a black bomber jacket. She sported similar straightened sleek hair accessorised with a hair band, and carried a black-and-gold Chanel flap purse.
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The Devdas actor, on the other hand, flaunted a Gucci Diana medium tote bag, an accessory defined by its bamboo handles and Double G hardware. Crafted from black leather, the bag is further accentuated by two coloured belt details, a playful reference to the bands used to keep handles in shape. According to their official website, the tote currently retails for $4,490, roughly translating to Rs 431595.86 or 4.3 lakh.
Netizens expressed their excitement at the actor’s imminent journey to France, commenting underneath the video “Aish heading for Cannes….relief 😍” to “Finally Cannes now has charm”.
Jacqueline at Cannes. (Source: Instagram/@jacquelinefernandez)
Jacqueline and Mouni’s old Hollywood glam
Jacqueline Fernandez, already there at Cannes, co-chaired the Global Gift Foundation with Eva Longoria and María Bravo, an initiative that “combines awareness with real action and long-term impact”. For the occasion, she chose a bespoke Richard Quinn couture ensemble with a black and white tweed corset paired with a buttercream satin skirt. A large black and white rose accentuated her waist, while elbow-length black gloves gave her look a vintage old Hollywood glam. A top knot and pearl choker neckpiece completed the Housefull actor’s look.
Mouni at Cannes. (Source: Instagram/@imounroy)
Mouni Roy was also clicked on the red carpet in a silver Caroline’s Couture strapless bodycon gown, paired with a diamond necklace from Chopard and matching rings. A pulled back bun and dramatic smokey eyes added to her evening glam.
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