As Paris Fashion Week kickstarts, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not just arrive in Paris but quite literally stole the spotlight with her powerful walk on the ramp. The actor, who is the Global Ambassador for L’Oreal Paris looked graceful and radiant as she walked the runway for the beauty brand in a regal velvet coat by Manish Malhotra.
Aishwarya’s ensemble was a study in regal and classic tailoring. Intricate silver embellishments adorned the sleeves, cuffs, and shoulders, glimmering against the coat’s smooth surface. Though rooted in classic appeal, the piece stood out for its immaculate tailoring, defined by a button-down front, sharp edges, and sleek black trousers. The ‘Guru’ actor sealed the look with bold red lips and wavy hairs adding a touch of drama and timeless glamour.
Manish Malhotra wrote about the look in a post on Instagram, calling it a “powerful androgynous” statement. “This look reimagines the Indian sherwani—rooted in heritage menswear—through an androgynous couture lens, the custom made sherwani becomes a canvas where structure meets softness: tailoring that asserts power yet carries modern sensuality. The 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs transform the sleeve into a statement of modern regalia—part armor, part adornment. They extend the gesture of ‘wearing your heart on your sleeve,’ amplifying both strength and vulnerability in equal measure,” he wrote.
He adds that the back of the ensemble is layered diamond scallops which cascade like an extravagant necklace, recalling the opulence of a nau lakha haar. “This jeweled architecture reframes heritage adornment as a fluid, androgynous gesture of power. A singular diamond tassel drop anchors the sherwani with quiet precision—an elite accent that turns restraint into resonance,” the post reads.
Telling about the adornments, Malhotra says, “Diamond-studded animal brooches serve as more than ornament; they are emblems of strength, guardians of grace, and contemporary talismans. Their brilliance punctuates the silhouette with light, while fine embroideries along the trousers add subtle artistry in motion.”
The look brought Manish Malhotra’s vision of bringing contemporary royalty. For him, it is not just measured by heritage, but “aura, character and cultural resonance.” Aishwarya Rai Bachchan truly embodies this spirit as she’s considered the darling of the runway and red carpet with her timeless beauty and global appeal.
Even before her appearance on stage, Aishwarya made headlines with her viral selfie pictures with Indian-origin British actor of ‘Bridgerton’ fame, Simone Ashley. The former Miss World was also spotted posing for selfies with her friend and Hollywood actor, Eva Longoria, and having a friendly exchange over hugs with actor Cara Delevingne. Aishwarya was also seen consoling emotional fans in Paris by wiping their tears, hugging and comforting them with fans appreciating her humility.