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Cannes Film Festival 2014 Fashion: Bollywood Edition

Fashion May 24, 2014

by Yasmin Spiegel

India’s starlets shine at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Last year, Cannes rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the 100th anniversary of filmmaking in India, and this year the members of Bollywood’s silver screen returned in high style.

Mallika Sherawat had the red carpet to herself on the first day of the Cannes Film Festival as the only Indian celebrity in attendance, and represented in a gorgeous (and for a change, more modest) turquoise Emilio Pucci lace gown.

Malika Sherawat / kaw

For Aishwarya Rai Bachan, accompanied by 18-month-old daughter, Aaradhya, was previously criticized for her weight gain, but silenced fashion critics at the premiere of Two Days, One Night on Tuesday (May 20) in a show-stopping golden Roberto Cavalli gown. The dress showed off svelte curves that managed to also blow away hubby Abhishek Bachnan, who tweeted a gratifyingly masculine response: “Almost 52hrs without sleep! Eyes shutting… and then Mrs. Shows up looking like this!! Ok. Eyes wide open now!”

Aishwarya Rai Bachan/ kaw

And, don’t even get us started on the fabulous white fishtail gown she wore later- we’d never be able to stop!

Aishwarya Rai Bachan/ indianexpress

Let’s also talk for a moment about Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto and the sleek ponytail she paired with metallic heels and pink pleated Oscar de la Renta gown at the Sunday screening of The Homesman, the dress’s heavy metallic embroidery nodding ever so faintly in the direction of South Asian style.

Freida Pinto/ indianexpress

Later she changed for a retro look, favoring soft waves and a pastel pink Michael Kors feather-bedecked gown, reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden years, for the screening of Saint Laurent.

Freida Pinto/ indianexpress

Meanwhile Sonam Kapoor continues to impress us with her range of looks, from faux-bobbed starlet in a sweeping black Elie Saab ballroom gown to desi beauty in the pale pink and champagne Anamika Khanna sari. The pale blue Elie Saab chiffon number paired with a necklace by Chopard, worn for her final appearance at the festival wasn’t something we’d mind wearing either!

Sonam Kapoor / vogue

Sonam Kapoor/ indianexpress

Sonam Kapoor / indianexpress

What about the men? Well, Uday Chopra seemed totally relaxed into the French Riviera lifestyle in his tux, but then again, as he just finished work on Grace of Monaco another festival premiere, he’s already in the spirit.

Uday Chopra/ indianexpress

Of course, if you think the Cannes Film Festival is all about luxuriating on the beach or posing on the red carpet, think again! L’Oréal spokeswomen Eva Longoria, Sonam Kapoor, Freida Pinto and Leila Bekheti share a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prep for each event.

Now if only we had that sort of fashion help on a daily basis!

A girl can dream, right?

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Yasmin Spiegel

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Yasmin Spiegel is a New York-based writer and information professional. She is passionate about books, textiles, good design, and expert craftsmanship. She reserves free time for her own creative work, ballroom dancing and hiking upstate. Future plans include fashion design and any excuse for worl...

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Cannes Film Festival 2014 Fashion: Bollywood Edition

by Yasmin Spiegel

India’s starlets shine at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Yasmin Spiegel

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