Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has yet again made all heads turn with her impeccable fashion sense. Last evening, she walked the ramp at L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé 2025 as the ambassador of the beauty giant, in a bold yet elegant avatar. She arrived at the venue in a sleek black luxury SUV, exiting gracefully onto the red carpet as photographers clicked nonstop, capturing her poise and charm.
While last year, she slipped into a striking red bubble-hem gown, the former Miss World went for an androgynous look this time, redefining heritage menswear. Aishwarya wore a black sherwani-inspired ensemble by Manish Malhotra, but with a modern twist.
Her ensemble combined “structured tailoring with fluid, contemporary lines.” Cut in rich velvety fabric, the coat-style sherwani carried an understated sheen, with fitted trousers that ensured both structure and ease of movement. The ensemble shimmered the audience with an intricate embroidery of diamonds on the sleeves. Matching jewelled buttons ran down the front, tying the details together in balance. What completed her look were the striking animal brooches from Manish Malhotra Jewellery, which broke the black monotone and gave the look a distinctive edge. The brooches were studded with crystals and small diamond-like stones, giving the ensemble a subtle sparkle under the runway lights while adding a touch of playful sophistication.
Her styling was kept sharp and minimal. A sleek, middle-parted hairstyle, pared-back makeup, and a bold lip colour framed the outfit without taking attention away from it. Aishwarya wisely avoided heavy accessories, keeping the focus on her velvet silhouette and its shimmery detailing.
The actor’s look was a mix of heritage and modernity, as well as masculine and feminine. Her ensemble served a slice of style, royal confidence, and perfection. Over the years, she has walked multiple editions of Paris fashion events, often alternating between dramatic couture gowns and softer, feminine ensembles. Aishwarya made her debut at the global event in 2019 with a lavender Giambattista Valli couture gown. That debut look featured a high-neck, voluminous ruffled silhouette with a layered cascading skirt, paired unexpectedly with white sneakers for a modern twist. In 2024, she opted for a red bubble-hem gown that was romantic yet bold, making her previous looks as memorable as her latest appearance.
Like previous years, Aishwarya’s look captivated he audience this time as well, as she glided down the runway, exuding confidence and elegance at every step. Designers, critics, and fans alike praised the effortless balance of strong tailoring and soft fluidity, marking it as one of the standout looks of the evening.
