Is Cannes a Big Deal?
Who went to Cannes from India in 2024?
Since 2002, the number of prominent Indians to grace Cannes has consistently increased. Indian cinema and fashion have become fixtures at Cannes, showcasing an impressive and varied body of work every year.
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Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to bag one of the top acting awards at Cannes when she won Best Performance (Un Certain Regard category) for The Shameless.
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The appearance of a number of Indian fashion and beauty influencers, showcasing beautiful styles from prominent design labels. Notable standouts among these are 23-year-old fashionista Nancy Tyagi and 26-year-old beauty influencer Aastha Shah.
Our Favourite Indian Fashion Looks at Cannes 2024
1. Nancy Tyagi - Wearing Herself
Nancy Tyagi stole hearts and turned heads at Cannes this year when she graced Cannes with a beautiful hand-stitched pink gown that she made herself.
Nancy Tyagi in her self-designed and self-stitched debut gown - Cannes, 2024
Her entrancing Cannes debut is the icing on the cake for this self-made fashion designer from Uttar Pradesh, who already has nearly 870,000 Instagram followers and over 1 million YouTube subscribers.
Nancy Tyagi's second and third looks at Cannes, 2024
Considering the splash she has made with her designs and the overwhelmingly positive response she has garnered in the fashion industry, we're certain that she will go on to do well in the world of fashion. We wish Nancy our best.
2. Who Styled Aishwarya Rai for Cannes? Bold Statement Looks from Falguni Shane Peacock
Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai never fails to make an impact, and this year was no different. For her first appearance at Cannes 2024, Aishwarya Rai chose a black and white FSP gown adorned with golden 3D flowers.
Aishwarya Rai's first look at Cannes 2024 - Design by Falguni Shane Peacock
According to designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock, the gown's black silhouette reflects her timeless aura, with the gold detailing symbolizing her illustrious career. While the inspiration behind this beautiful design makes sense, considering their extensive experience and talent, we feel certain that FSP could have done much more with the black and gold theme.
On her second day at Cannes 2024, Aishwarya dazzled in a shimmering ruffle gown in silver and blue.
Jokes apart, this was a bold and controversial move, showcasing a distinct style from what is typically seen at Cannes. The look has turned out to be wildly divisive among netizens. As legends in the fashion industry, FSP certainly would have been able to gauge in advance the reactions and attention this gown would garner, and probably intended their design as an eye-catching conversation starter.
3. A Dream Come True for Aastha Shah
Our third and final highlight from the Cannes 2024 lineup is Mumbai-based content creator Aastha Shah. As someone living with the skin condition vitiligo, Shah has redefined beauty standards and broken barriers in the fashion and beauty industries.
Aastha Shah in Fouad Sarkis, Cannes 2024 - Flaunting her vitiligo instead of minimizing it
Shah’s stunning green Fouad Sarkis gown perfectly complemented her elegance and poise. The intricate design and flowing silhouette highlighted her natural beauty and drew attention to her vitiligo in a way that was both empowering and inspiring.
When it came to Indian fashion, the Cannes Film Festival 2024 showcased some of the most stunning moments yet. Indian fashion truly brought its A-game this year, and many of the bold styles and statement looks highlighted this year will continue to be talked about in coming years. As we look back on these highlights, it's clear that Cannes continues to be a major influence on global fashion trends. We can't wait to see what next year brings!