Wait, did Parul Gulati wear a braided-hair dress to Cannes red carpet?
Entrepreneur and actor Parul Gulati, in a head-turning sartorial move, wore a braided-hair dress for her Cannes red carpet debut.She attended the 'Eddington' screening at the ongoing international film festival on 16 May in a strapless dress stitched with black hair braids.The eccentric piece of clothing (or, may we say wearable hair) boasted a sultry sweetheart neckline and an asymmetrical hem. The braids were beautifully sculpted to hug her in a bodycon silhouette. The braids cascaded down like fringes towards the hem.The dress was designed by fashion stylist and designer Mohit Rai with Riddhi Bansal, while Gulati herself came up with the concept.Gulati's peculiar outfit is an ode to her business, Nish Hair – a retail platform selling hair toppers, clip-in extensions and wigs made from 100% human hair.
Parul Gulati at the 78th edition of Cannes FIlm Festival. (Photo: Getty)
The outfit took over a month to bring to life, involved a team of 12 skilled artisans, and took long hours of detailed craftsmanship.In terms of styling, she let the dress steal the show. She ditched a neckpiece, tied her hair in a bun, and simply flaunted a pair of dazzling earrings with minimal make-up.Ahead of attending the prestigious film festival, Gulati spoke to India Today and revealed that she manifested her dream of being invited to Cannes.
Parul Gulati wears braided hair.
When asked about the look that she was planning for the occasion, the Haq Se actor had said, "Firstly, I didn't want to take any pressure. I am trying to wear something that would be me, that represents who I am. When you see that outfit, you should feel that only Parul could have done that. So I will stick to that, and I also plan to use a lot of hair extensions from my brand."The fashion world is currently obsessed with braided hair. Remember Schiaparelli's braided hair necktie that even Karan Johar loves!
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