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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted for a custom couture creation by designer Gaurav Gupta for her second red carpet appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
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Titled “Heiress of Clam", the outfit seamlessly combined cosmic design elements with traditional Indian influences and spiritual symbolism.
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Featuring a draped, sculptural silhouette, the gown was intricately hand-embroidered with celestial motifs in an abstract style.
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Infused with hues of silver, gold, charcoal, and black, the ensemble sparkled under light thanks to delicate micro glass crystal embellishments.
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Adding a traditional touch to the futuristic gown was a Banarasi brocade cape, handwoven in Varanasi and inscribed with a Sanskrit shloka from the 'Bhagavad Gita'.
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She completed the look with her signature wavy locks and striking red lips.
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According to designer Gaurav Gupta, the ensemble was “imagined as a draped silhouette, layered with spiritual meaning.”
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The actress was also seen blowing kisses to the cameras and cheering crowds as she made her entrance at the Grand Palais.
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