India Weekly Issue 04

AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN made a

spellbinding appearance at L’Oréal Par­

is’ runway show during Paris Fashion

Week 2025, joining an extraordinary

lineup of global icons including Helen

Mirren, Jane Fonda, Gillian Anderson,

and Viola Davis.

Representing Indian grace and interna­

tional glamor, Aishwarya once again

proved why she remains one of Bolly­

wood’s most enduring and recognized am­

bassadors on the world stage. Her appear­

ance wasn’t just a fashion statement—it

was a celebration of heritage, empower­

ment, and timeless beauty.

For the grand occasion, Aishwarya

wore a custom-made sherwani-inspired

ensemble designed by Manish Malhotra,

one of India’s most celebrated couturi­

ers. The outfit brilliantly reimagined tradi­

tional menswear with a modern androgy­

nous couture twist, symbolizing both

power and poise.

Featuring a raised bandhgala collar, dia­

mond-studded buttons, padded shoul­

ders, and a sculpted silhouette, the black

sherwani balanced structure with a fluid,

body-hugging elegance. It was paired with

flared pants and crystal-studded animal

brooches, shimmering playfully under the

runway lights and adding a touch of whim­

sy to its commanding sophistication.

Completing her look with her signature

ruby red lips and glossy, cascading hair,

Aishwarya exuded regal confidence as she

walked the ramp.

Every step captured the essence of In­

dian royalty blended with Parisian flair,

embodying the show’s message of cele­

brating women across ages, cultures, and

backgrounds. The audience responded

with admiration as Aishwarya’s poise,

grace, and aura transformed the catwalk

into a spectacle of elegance.

Designer Manish Malhotra described

the sherwani as a “couture masterpiece

where structure meets softness” and where

“tailoring asserts power yet carries mod­

ern sensuality.” His words perfectly re­

flected Aishwarya’s look—one that defied

conventional fashion boundaries while

staying rooted in Indian tradition.

Over the years, she has alternated be­

tween dramatic gowns and understat­

ed  silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week.

However, this diamond-embellished sher­

wani marked a powerful evolution in her

international style journey, representing

both her boldness and her affinity for cul­

tural reinterpretation.

Behind the scenes, Aishwarya shared

candid glimpses from the event on her In­

stagram, posting pictures and videos with

fellow L’Oréal ambassadors and caption­

ing one post: “Shine on my dear @loreal­

paris family.” Her social media was flood­

ed with appreciation from fans and fash­

ion critics alike, who praised her for bring­

ing Indian craftsmanship to one of the

world’s most influential fashion runways.

The star-studded event also featured ap­

pearances by Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner,

Andie MacDowell, and Eva Longoria, each

representing different generations and

cultures—perfectly aligned with L’Oréal’s

global campaign celebrating sisterhood,

inclusivity, and age diversity. Amid this

constellation of global icons, Aishwarya

stood out as a beacon of elegance and au­

thenticity, reinforcing her status as India’s

global muse in fashion and beauty.

Her continued collaboration with

L’Oréal Paris, spanning over two decades,

has been instrumental in representing In­

dian women on international beauty and

fashion platforms. With this appearance,

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again

bridged Bollywood and Hollywood, East

and West, tradition and modernity.

Graceful yet powerful, her Paris Fashion

Week 2025 look was more than couture—it

was a cultural moment. Through her radi­

ant presence, Aishwarya reminded the

world that true beauty lies in confidence,

identity, and the courage to redefine ele­

gance on your own terms.

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TIMELESS GRACE: Aishwarya

Rai Bachchan walks the run­

way at L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé:

Liberté, Égalité, Sororité show

during Paris Fashion Week