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Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
From Met Gala to Cannes, why Indians struggle to make an impression on the red carpet
At Cannes 2025, actor Ruchi Gujjar walked the red carpet in a gold lehenga — opulent, regal, photogenic. But it was the necklace she wore, featuring a custom pendant with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face on it, that turned heads and triggered debate. A tribute to 'India's strength and global ascent,' she explained. In a single moment, fashion became politics. But the bigger question remains — was it representation, or merely performance? Red carpets aren't just about gowns and glamour — they are platforms of soft power, self-expression, and cultural diplomacy. From the Met Gala to the Venice Film Festival, global celebrities use fashion to tell stories, provoke conversations, and sometimes challenge systems. Think Billie Eilish in repurposed Oscar de la Renta, or Kristen Stewart in bare feet, dismantling red carpet norms one stride at a time. Fashion here is a language, a way to assert identity, values, and narratives on a global stage. But what about Indian celebrities? Time and again, India's most visible faces have shown up in borrowed silhouettes, indistinct styling, and symbolism that confuses rather than communicates. Political motifs, excessive ornamentation, or vague nods to tradition take precedence over intention, personal voice, or storytelling. The result? A surface-level spectacle that dazzles in pixels but fades in meaning. This year at Cannes, two Indian women told starkly different stories. Ruchi Gujjar offered spectacle, a dazzling ensemble paired with a political message. Meanwhile, content creator Nancy Tyagi stitched her own gown using local fabrics, simple tools, and sheer dedication. Her presence was unfiltered and quietly powerful. Tyagi represented what Indian fashion could be: Sustainable, self-made, culturally rooted, and globally relevant. Gujjar, on the other hand, epitomised a growing trend of red carpet tokenism, where identity is commodified, symbols deployed without context, and intention lost in translation. Indian celebrities often arrive at global events in borrowed gowns and generic styling. Even when traditional Indian elements appear, they tend to be aestheticised rather than contextualised. The issue isn't merely taste or politics — it's cultural literacy. Our appearances on these global platforms often lack depth because we treat them as photo opportunities rather than moments of cultural authorship. It's not that India lacks a rich fashion vocabulary — we certainly do — but we seem hesitant to speak in our own voice. Nancy Tyagi's rise is more than a feel-good story; it's a blueprint for how Indian fashion representation can be reimagined. By combining storytelling, craftsmanship, and accessibility, she proved that one does not need a luxury label to command respect and attention. Her strength lay in sincerity. This is the model India should build on: A fashion identity rooted in self-reliance, inclusive of our craftspeople, and intentional in its messaging. Imagine Indian celebrities collaborating with local artisans, curating red carpet moments that express who we truly are, rather than just how expensive we can appear. When we reduce fashion to mere glitter and iconography — whether it's a designer logo or the face of a political figure — we lose the opportunity to say something meaningful and enduring. Red carpets are not simply stages for performance; they are platforms to articulate values, voices, and visions. India is undoubtedly a fashion powerhouse. But power without purpose risks becoming noise. The next time we step onto the world stage, may we do so not just dressed for the camera, but dressed with conscience, clarity, and meaning. The writer is assistant professor of design at IILM University, Gurugram and Regional Editor (Asia), Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases, Bloomsbury Publishing
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Influencers are taking over Cannes Film Festival. Is it that easy to get there?
Over the last few years, several Indian influencers have made their debut at the Cannes Film Festival. From Kusha Kapila to Dolly Singh, Nancy Tyagi to Ankush Bahuguna, Ranveer Allahbadia to Viraj Ghelani, the list is endless. Their red carpet outfits have taken over social media discourse, often gliding over the importance of the films and other projects that have premiered at the prestigious festival over the years. Take for instance this year, even as Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia is in the main jury- a major milestone for an independent filmmaker, the spotlight has shifted to the red carpet appearances of influencers making their Cannes debuts. There is also the new Neeraj Ghaywan film Homebound, produced by Karan Johar, which premiered at the Un Cetain Regard section. However, majority of the social media chatter surrounding Cannes this year is about how Nancy Tyagi's outfit on the red carpet was not made from scratch, but was reportedly sourced from another brand altogether. Then there are the rest of the social media figures who are at Cannes this year, from Masoom Minawala to Parul Gulati, Sakshi Sindwani to Sarah Sarosh. A post shared by Nancy Tyagi (@nancytyagi___) A few days ago, Kusha Kapila had called out the label of 'random celebrity' assigned to her and defended her presence at the festival in 2023. 'Historically companies HAVE sponsored celebrities and actors to walk the red carpet. Brands buy the ticket for the red carpet. Title sponsors of the event can have their ambassadors walk on the carpets. It's not a trend started by creators/influencers. Calling me out for not yet making a mark as an actor is fair, I will keep trying and take that on my chin but please don't refer to me as a random celebrity. Calling someone's entire existence random is not cool. I am a creator. Call me that please. It's a meme for you. For me, it's my identity,' she said. It's true. Brut is the official media partner for the festival, and has access to different screenings and red carpet events that take place over the course of ten days. So in most cases, these tickets are leveraged by the influencers and social media celebrities to attend the event, and promote their own personal brand. 'A one-off ticket to walk the red carpet could cost about ₹30 lakh. An (influencer) will then get a sponsor on board who can pay for this, create content for them at Cannes, and walk the red carpet. That's how it works," said journalist Aishwarya Subramanyam on her Instagram Stories in 2024. 'Sometimes an agency will strike a bulk deal with Brut for multiple tickets for their talent which brings down the total cost- to as little as 10 lakh per ticket,' she added further. A source tells us that 'tickets' for such appearances by influencers often cost them upwards of ₹30 lakh. While it might seem like a tough pill to swallow, particularly for those who look up to the festival as a haven for all things cinema- the real picture is much different; rather a platform for endorsements that are business-oriented at the end of the day. Yes, Cannes features some of the best movies of the year in world cinema, but it is also so much more than that. Glamour and red carpet fashion run alongside the premieres, and Cannes somehow breaks the code of monolithic cinema-going landscape into a radical acceptance of the business that inadvertently surrounds it.
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nancy Tyagi Lies About Stitching Her Own Cannes 2025 Dress? 'Self-Made' Fairy Tale Broken? EXPLAINED
Singer Neha Bhasin called out fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi for claiming she stitched her entire Cannes 2025 gown, pointing out the corset resembled one by The Source Mumbai. The label later confirmed Tyagi purchased it for Rs 25,000, sparking massive backlash over her misleading 'self-made' claim. Watch the video to know the whole CONTROVERSY. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nancy Tyagi or Neha Bhasin? A social media post reveals who really brought chain corsets to India
Cannes Film Festival 2025 has been a major hit for India this time, as several social media influencers and actresses, from Sarah Sarosh to Janhvi Kapoor and Nitanshi Goel, stunned the red carpet at the French Riviera. Apart from the debuts, influencer Nancy Tyagi walked the red carpet straight for the second year in a row, but it seems her red carpet look this time didn't sit well on the internet, especially after singer Neha Bhasin alleged that the influencer misrepresented the outfit's origins. She accused Tyagi of falsely claiming her beige outfit at the Cannes Film Festival was self-stitched. How did the fashion feud brew The whole controversy started when singer Neha Bhasin recently took to her Instagram Stories and accused Nancy of falsely claiming that she had stitched her own outfit for her second look at the Cannes Film Festival. She went on to share an image of a similar outfit that she donned at one of her concerts in the past. The 42-year-old singer did not stop there; she went on to share some more stories, mentioning, 'This corset looks too familiar, hmmmm. Just wondering'. While the next story's caption read, 'Same Same'. She stated that the dress is from The Source Bombay, which is a fashion brand with an outlet located in Bandra. Lastly, sharing a post featuring the same outfit, she wrote, 'I rest my case'. But what's the reality? Well, the news broke out. Surbhi Gupta, the founder and stylist at The Source Bombay, while speaking to The Free Press Journal, stated that Nancy had bought the dress from their store, which she claims was stitched by herself. Gupta quoted the report, ' She did not stitch it herself, which she claims she did. The cape she wore doesn't belong to me... that's something she seems to have made herself, I guess and she bought the outfit for ₹25,000 before going to Cannes.' But is this the first time a celebrity is seen donning a chain corset? Let find out. Tight laces and royal graces: The curious tale of chain corsets in India Amid the ongoing feud, an Instagram page called Diet Sabya, an anonymous account on the platform, India's biggest fashion police social media handle, shared some details about the design of chain corsets and their origin in India. The platform shared some stories on its Instagram, saying that it clearly looks like it's from The Source Bombay. The next few stories included a discussion about the copied and non-copied debate of Nancy's outfit. This is when the page revealed that it is neither Nancy Tyagi nor Neha Bhasin, but the design was originally copied from 'The Blonds.' The pioneer of this chain corset is the iconic ballroom brand from the 2000s called The Blonds. According to DietSabya, the Blonds were the ones who first made it, and then everyone copied it. Finally, the last story noted, 'It was the 'Raakesh Agarwal' who started the chain corsets in India. Why did Neha Bhasin call out Nancy Tyagi? Later, Neha went on to mention, 'The intention was not to demean another woman but to state a simple fact. We have all worked hard to be where we are. We are all self made'.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Want to know how much did Nancy Tyagi's ‘copied' Cannes 2025 look cost? The price might not surprise you
It seems a fashion controversy is unfolding after influencer Nancy Tyagi's much-applauded second Cannes 2024 appearance. The Delhi-based creator, who rose to fame for hand-stitching her own red carpet ensembles, claimed that her beige mini dress and cape took her over a month to make. But singer Neha Bhasin has challenged that narrative, suggesting that the outfit wasn't stitched by Nancy, but sourced from a store in Mumbai and the dress costs around Rs 25000. In a conversation with The Free Press Journal, Surbhi Gupta, founder of The Source Bombay, confirmed that the outfit was purchased from their store. 'Nancy claims she stitched it herself, but she bought it from us. It is our design. We don't have a problem, she paid for it, so she can wear it, but it's not her creation. The cape she wore seems to be self-made, though,' Surbhi clarified. She added that the dress was sold for Rs 25,000 before Nancy left for Cannes. Nancy Tyagi had shared photos of her look on May 18, writing on Instagram that the outfit 'took me a month to make' and that she had been working on it 'till the last minute because the dress was too heavy.' The ensemble, a shimmering beige mini dress with intricate embellishments, paired with a voluminous cape. received praise for its detailing and craftsmanship. However, Neha Bhasin soon took to Instagram Stories to call out similarities between Nancy's outfit and one she had worn earlier. 'This corset looks too familiar… Just wondering,' she wrote, posting a side-by-side comparison of both looks with the caption 'Same Same.' The singer then revealed that the outfit was from The Source Bombay, a fashion rental and retail studio in Bandra. While Nancy Tyagi may have created the cape or styled the final look, the core dress was not self-stitched as claimed. It was sourced from a fashion store, contradicting her public statement. It is to be noted that Nancy Tyagi has yet to react to the claims made by Neha Bhasin and The Source Bombay.
