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India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bold purple lips to silver 'foil' gown, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes best and worst red-carpet looks
Here are some of the worst and the best Aishwarya Rai Bachchan moments at Cannes so far. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her Cannes Film Festival debut in 2002 in a traditional yellow saree. Designer Neeta Lulla crafted a simple yet elegant gold saree, which was a memorable and impactful representation of India at the festival. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan showcased Indian craftsmanship at the Cannes Film Festival by wearing a handwoven ivory Banarasi saree with Kadwa weaving, designed by Manish Malhotra. Her look was styled to highlight the saree's gold and silver details. In 2017, Aishwarya Rai wore a Cinderella-inspired gown, designed by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 2022 Cannes appearance, marking two decades since her debut at the festival, showcased a dramatic departure from her previous looks. She wore a sculpted Gaurav Gupta gown, a creation that took over 3,500 hours. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's red-carpet appearance in Falguni Shane Peacock's gown gathered a lot of criticism and became subject of many meme pages. 2024 Cannes did not do justice to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as her silver-foil look was trolled the most. Aishwarta Rai's 2016 Cannes look was most talked about because of her purple lips.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan prepares to bedazzle at 2025 Cannes, a look at her most glorious looks on the red carpet
2025 is going to be an exhilarating year for Indian celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani and Nitanshi Goel who are making their Cannes debut. But for legend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has graced the red carpet 21 times till date, 2025 Cannes Film Festival will be a warm homecoming. Well, as the world eagerly waits to witness Aishwarya walk the red carpet for the 22nd time in all her glory, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of her most memorable looks. 23 years ago, Aishwarya made a dazzling debut on the red carpet when her film Devdas premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. She arrived like an Indian princess in a chariot and was joined by her co-star Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Aishwarya paid tribute to her roots in a yellow-gold Neeta Lulla saree and heavy gold jewellery, redefining grace For her third appearance on the Cannes red carpet, Aishwarya opted for a bold change, trading traditional wear for a striking cut-out gown, also designed by Neeta Lulla. The dazzling white halter neck piece, adorned with rhinestones, accentuated her figure beautifully, while her radiant smile captivated onlookers In 2014, Aishwarya left everyone awestruck with her show-stopping look. She transformed into a golden goddess in a strapless mermaid gown by Roberto Cavalli. Considered as one of her most iconic red carpet moments, the shimmering gold dress highlighted her hourglass silhouette, while her bold red lips added the perfect pop of colour. Truly worth it! Another one of Aishwarya's iconic red carpet looks is her enchanting icy blue gown by Michael Cinco. Resembling a modern-day Cinderella, she dazzled in the off-shoulder creation adorned with Swarovski embellishments and intricate white lace embroidery. She finished the look with sleek, poker-straight hair, soft glam makeup, and a deep brownish-pink lip colour Another look of Aishwarya's from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival which won hearts was a multilayered strapless ruffled gown with a fitted corset-styled bodice in crimson red, by Ralph & Russo. The gorgeous diva complemented her dramatic ensemble with studded earrings, loose waves and a dark rouge pout We can't wait to witness Aishwarya turn heads on the red carpet again this year!
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Spotlight on streetwear and bridal couture @ Times Lifestyle Week
It was a stylish showcase at Oppo India presents Times Lifestyle Week, Co-Powered by Indian Institute of Fashion & Design, Wild Stone and M3M India, Hospitality Partner Grand Hyatt Gurgaon. Be it edgy cool streetwear or regal bridal ensembles for the wedding season, a range of trendsetting designs caught attention of fashion lovers on Day 2 of Oppo India presents Times Lifestyle Week (TLW), co-powered by Indian Institute of Fashion & Design, Wild Stone and M3M India, with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon as the hospitality partner. Held from May 2 to May 4, the weekend was a perfect blend of style, glamour and entertainment. Victorian glam meets modern sparkle Fashion Fragrance by Silky Nanda Inspired by the chic allure of Parisian streets, the Parisian Sparkle collection blends the elegance of Victorian gowns with modern glitter. 'It's the perfect mix of classic sophistication and the bold sparkle of contemporary fashion,' said Silky. Looking stunning in red, showstopper Nushrratt Bharuccha , said, 'I picked this outfit because it was red. Operation Sindoor 'Common sense prevailed': Trump on India-Pak ceasefire on Truth Social 'Pakistan initiated call; both nations agreed to stop military action after direct talks', says India Ceasefire took effect at 5pm; top India, Pak military officials to talk again on May 12 Adding to the red is the stunning corset fit and the glass embellishments that were shining in the ramp. It was a no-brainer pick for me.' Showstopper Nushrratt Bharuccha, Silky Nanda and show opener Shefali Bagga She added, 'Since I am in the city only for a day, I already had the popular and much-loved hot chocolate fudge from Nirulas and Baba Nagpal's chhole bhature for lunch. I am glad I still fit in the dress after having these.' Parisian poise Heritage meets modernity M3M India & Smartworld Developers Presents Neeta Lulla Powered by Bholasons Designer Neeta Lulla unveiled her latest bridal couture collection, describing it as 'made for the bride who values tradition but dares to redefine it.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo 'The collection featured sculpted corset cuts, soft pearl hues, textured overlays, and bejewelled blouses and dupatta drapes, breathing new life into traditional silhouettes. This is the vision for the modern bride,' said Neeta. Vipin Singh and Azad walk for Neeta Lulla For grooms, the collection showcased bandhgalas in soft pastels, ivory-hued bejewelled sherwanis and achkans with fine hand-embroidered motifs in zardozi, paired with beaded jewellery. This is the vision for the modern bride: Neeta Lulla Showstopper Ishwak Singh, said, 'My outfit is an example of exquisite craftsmanship. I am a sucker for hand-crafted ensembles, which reflect our culture.' Showstopper Saiyami Kher, who walked the ramp in a 16th-century corset style gown with Indian zardozi embroidery in white, said, 'I could feel the amount of craftsmanship that has gone into making the outfit. I felt like a completely different person after wearing the outfit. It felt beautiful.' Sanea Sheikh and Anjali Schmuck in Neeta Lulla designs Tribute to the golden hour IIFD Spotlight presents Arshmeet Rathore The collection 'Sundowner SS'25' was a tribute to the golden hour which captures the allure of the twilight. Former Miss India and actress Alankrita Sahai, who was the showstopper, said, 'This red outfit with the long trail was very youthful and elegant – just perfect for a sundowner.' Former Miss India and actress Alankrita Sahai was the showstopper for Arshmeet Rathore Fashion meets innovation for personal wellbeing Atovio A stylish step towards personal care, Pebble by Atovio is a sleek, wearable air purifier that can be worn around the neck—ensuring you breathe cleaner air, wherever you go. 'Atovio Pebble brings wellness to the runway—because breathing clean air shouldn't be a luxury. It's time fashion embraced function, and Pebble makes that possible with style, science, and simplicity,' said Anmay Shahlot founder Atovio, Siddharth Goel and Aditi Agrawal co-founders Atovio. Fashion meets function Brunch-ready Indo-western looks IIFD Spotlight presents Gurpreet Kaur Gosal Designed for the modern muse, the collection 'Aagan' of Indo-western dresses honours roots while embracing reinvention. 'Every Indo-western outfit reflects a dialogue between heritage and modernity,' said designer Gurpreet Kaur Gosal. Designer Gurpreet Kaur Gosal with showstopper Manisha Rani An ode to Punjab's textile heritage IIFD Spotlight presents Kiran Saini Drawing inspiration from the vibrant heritage, craftsmanship, and festive spirit of Punjab, the collection Whispers of a Wedding brings together classic silhouettes like lehengas, cholis, shararas, gararas, and traditional salwar-kurtis with dupattas for weddings and festivals, in bright festive colours and shimmer. 'With this collection, I wanted to celebrate the spirit of Punjab — its colours, stories and its timeless elegance,' said Kiran Saini, designer Fida Gill as showstopper Wearable art redefining streetwear Wild Stone X Toffle The collaboration collection brings art driven wearables, redefining Indian streetwear. A range of customised fits, with art, patchwork, Japanese sashiko and graphics, the collection was a statement in sustainable and statement design. Wildstone X Toffle collection brings art driven wearables, redefining Indian streetwear Channel cool vibes this summer V-Mart From breezy dresses to cool casuals, V-Mart's collection was a range of summer wardrobe essentials. The collection brought cool vibes to the ramp with floral dresses, laid-back casuals, and fun accessories like tinted glasses, bucket hats and bandanas. V-Mart's collection was a range of summer wardrobe essentials Vineet Jain, COO, V-Mart Retail, said, 'Designed especially for the Gen Z, the collection is ideal to exude the main character vibe wherever you go. We want every person to feel like a celebrity.' Opt for mindful luxury with colourful lab grown diamonds Prismara Jewels Presenting an exquisite range of jewellery that combines elegance and everyday ease, Prismara debuted at TLW. Saransh Kothari, CEO, Prismara Jewels, said, 'Colours are the way to have fun in everyday lives, even when styling jewellery. So, our lifestyle collection is a fusion of modern lab grown diamonds and traditional natural gemstones like rubies and sapphires, for today's women. The idea is to make luxury accessible. ' Deepti Gujral and Prakshi Goyal in Prismara jewels Title Partner: Oppo India; Co-Powered By Partner: IIFD- Indian Institute of Fashion and Design; Co-Powered By Partner: Wild Stone; Co-Powered By Partner: M3M India; Hospitality Partner: Grand Hyatt; Lifestyle Partner: Pinq Polka; Associate Partner: Smartworld Developers; Associate Partner: M3M Foundation; Associate Partner: Central Park Estates; Associate Partner: Inframantra India; Associate Partner: IIFD Spotlight; Associate Partner: Havendaxa Pvt Ltd; Clean Air Partner: Atovio; Skincare Partner: Fixderma India Pvt Ltd; Podcast Partner: Edge Talks; Associate Sponsor – Male Grooming Partner: Yaan man; Talent Partner: Runway Fashion Management; Hair & Makeup Partner: Seema & Somya Sarraf; Media Partner: Immersive Technology Partner: Tagglabs; Communication Partner: Teamology; Promotion Partner: Heights; Fleet Partner: Mann; Content Partner: Content Era; Pouring Partner: Heineken 0.0; Celebrations Partner: Roulette Packaged Drinking Water; Mixer Partner: Jimmys; Kombucha Partner: Mountaintribe; Handbag Partner: Tiger Marrón; Luxury Automobile Partner: Global Star; Education Partner: King's College UK, Gurugram; Nightlife Partner: Whiskers Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Glamour Meets Grassroots At Times Lifestyle Fashion Week 2025 In Gurugram
In a landmark collaboration, eight young women from rural India, known as the 'Dream Weavers', supported by the M3M Foundation, got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work backstage with designers, including iconic fashion designer Neeta Lulla, at the Times Lifestyle Fashion Week in Gurugram. From dressing models to coordinating looks, these young talents, who trained last year with Jaipur-based start-up Jaipuri Banno, stepped confidently into the world of high fashion. The runway at Grand Hyatt Gurugram lit up with flair and purpose as the Times Lifestyle Fashion Week unfolded a dazzling evening of couture and creativity. Featuring nine of India's most dynamic designers- Neeta Lulla, Shweta Aggarwal, Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor, Charu Parashar, Prarena Grover, Rajdeep Ranawat, Reynu Taandon, Samant Chauhan, and Varija Bajaj - the event was not only a celebration of fashion, but also of empowerment and inclusivity. At this edition of Times Fashion Week, the spotlight wasn't just on the ramp, it was also on the talented young girls from M3M Foundation's Dream Weavers program, who supported all our designers backstage with incredible dedication, creativity, and skill. Their contribution brought every ensemble to life, and their journey is a true testament to how fashion can empower and uplift. Aishwarya Bansal, Trustee of M3M Foundation and Co-founder of Smart World Developers, was present at the event. Dr Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, said, "This is what real impact looks like, where fashion meets purpose. Giving these girls a backstage pass to India's top fashion event is not just about exposure; it is about equity, empowerment, and blending creativity with social change. We need more cross-sector efforts like this that champion the underserved and redefine what opportunity looks like." The 'Dream Weavers' campaign has emerged as a beacon of hope and transformation, shining a light on what is possible when rural talent is nurtured and given a platform to thrive. At a time when rural empowerment is key to India's inclusive growth, this initiative stands as a powerful example of how grassroots potential can seamlessly integrate into urban, cosmopolitan platforms, not as an afterthought, but as an equal, celebrated force. The presence and performance of the eight young girls backstage with leading designers didn't just enrich the event, it redefined what empowerment looks like. Walking away with confidence, skill, and a renewed sense of self, these girls now carry within them the courage to dream dreams that once felt distant but are now firmly within reach, thanks to the vision and commitment of M3M Foundation. Alongside their backstage contributions in garment preparation, wardrobe assistance, styling, and accessory management, the young Dream Weavers took a heartfelt step further, personally presenting couture scarves to each designer as souvenirs of their artisanship and gratitude. This exposure marks a major milestone in the Dream Weavers' journey. Last year, they stunned audiences by assembling a 16-piece collection of traditional Indian wear, modelled by top national and international talent. This year, they deepened their learning by gaining behind-the-scenes experience with some of India's biggest fashion names, reflecting the M3M Foundation's commitment to grassroots transformation through skill-building and creative empowerment. As flashbulbs popped and the runway echoed with applause, it wasn't just the designers' collections that made a statement, it was the spirit of inclusion and the vision of change.
