Alia Bhatt trolled for her second Cannes look, fans say even her award show looks had more impact
Just when we thought Alia Bhatt was having her ultimate fashion moment at Cannes, things took a sharp turn on her second day. After a dreamy vintage-inspired debut, the actress walked the red carpet again, this time in a silver, body-hugging, jewel-encrusted mesh dress with a headpiece straight out of a sci-fi fantasy. Unfortunately, the internet was not here for it.
Alia Bhatt's debut at Cannes
Where her first appearance was praised for its elegance, the second one was met with a collective digital groan. The look, shared by L'Oréal Paris (Alia is one of their global ambassadors), showed her posing confidently in a sparkly silver dress with blue and white gemstones wrapped around her neckline, a matching headpiece, and sleek makeup. But fans were not buying it.
Alia Bhatt leaves internet divided with Cannes day 2 looks
Comment sections quickly flooded with brutally honest opinions. One user quipped, 'Alia, baby, this ain't it.' Another chimed in with, 'This is Cannes, not a budget sci-fi set.' And it got worse. Comparisons rolled in like thunder—many pointed out that Alia had worn more polished, flattering outfits to Filmfare and IIFA award shows.
Netizens say Alia looked better at random events
'She has looked 100x better at random Mumbai events,' someone pointed out. Others slammed the overall styling as 'confusing,' 'costume-y,' and 'totally un-Cannes.' The gemstone headpiece, meant to be the dramatic centrepiece, was declared 'too extra' and even labelled by a few as 'giving Halloween party vibes.'
While the actress remained unbothered and confident in her photos, the internet refused to let the look slide under the radar. Even her airport appearance in a casual Gucci tank and baggy jeans got more love online than her over-the-top silver getup.
Online fashion divas also subtly threw shade, with one stating that the look lacked the 'refined restraint' typically expected at Cannes. The sentiment? Glamour does not mean glitter overload.
With Indian icons like Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari continuing to deliver timeless, regal Cannes looks, fans expected the same calibre from Alia. Unfortunately, her second look fizzled instead of sizzled, and the memes are writing themselves.
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