How Aishwarya's beauty look for Cannes 2025 was created

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returned to the red carpet with the poise and power of a queen. Celebrating 28 years of L’Oréal Paris at Cannes, Aishwarya didn’t just mark a milestone, she made history in a look that was both culturally rooted and globally resonant.

Radiating timeless elegance, Aishwarya’s radiant base was created using the tinted serum foundation in shade rosy light. The lightweight formula enhanced her skin’s natural glow, offering long-lasting coverage with a luminous finish. Her lips were dressed in nude satin lipstick, adding understated sophistication to the bold look.Her eyes were the definition of drama, framed with the mascara for lifted, voluminous lashes, while the gel automatic liner in intense black and matte liquid liner in black brought sharp precision and long-wear intensity.

But it wasn’t just the makeup that captivated the global stage, Aishwarya’s ensemble was a visual meditation in ivory, rose gold, and silver, crafted as a tribute to Indian heritage. She wore a handwoven Kadwa ivory Banarasi handloom saree by Manish Malhotra, designed using the intricate Kadwa brocade technique from Varanasi. Each motif was hand-crafted with multiple shuttles and threads, adorned with real chandi (silver) zari embroidery.

Draped elegantly with a sheer tissue dupatta featuring gold and silver zardozi edges, the look broke conventional red carpet codes, presenting the saree not as nostalgia, but as contemporary couture.

Paired with heirloom high jewellery from Manish Malhotra Jewellery, including over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds in 18k gold, the look redefined red carpet opulence. The ruby choker, statement rings, and multi-strand necklaces echoed the language of textile and craftsmanship as symbols of power and identity.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 2025 Cannes appearance wasn’t just a celebration of timeless beauty, it was a masterclass in how heritage, couture, and modern makeup artistry can come together on a global stage. From her radiant skin and bold winged eyes to the deep red sindoor that anchored her look in Indian tradition, every detail was deliberate and unforgettable. A vision in ivory and rubies, Aishwarya didn’t just walk the red carpet - she owned it, reminding the world why she remains the eternal queen of Cannes.And at the centre of it all, a bold swipe of deep red sindoor, worn proudly in her centre-parted hair. It wasn’t just a beauty statement - it was heritage, womanhood, and sovereignty in a single, stunning stroke.