Mumbai: Aditi Rao Hydari continues to be one of India’s most enchanting ambassadors of elegance at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2025, she graced the iconic red carpet not once but twice—each appearance capturing a different facet of Indian fashion while celebrating the artisanship behind her stunning ensembles.
Aditi Rao Hydari has long been a Cannes favourite for her grace and commitment to Indian craftsmanship. With each ensemble, she doesn’t just wear couture—she tells a story. Whether it’s the grounded beauty of a silk saree or the transcendental shimmer of a celestial gown, Aditi honours the artisan spirit of India on one of the world’s most prestigious platforms.
For her second red carpet look, Aditi turned heads in a regal crimson Raw Mango saree. The minimalist silk drape, adorned with a contrasting cobalt blue border, was the epitome of classic Indian styling elevated for an international stage. The choice of colour—a rich crimson—symbolised both heritage and passion, while the understated elegance of the ensemble showcased Raw Mango’s deep-rooted design philosophy of blending tradition with modernity.
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Aditi accessorised with vintage-style heritage jewels—an antique-finish choker and matching earrings—adding just the right touch of grandeur. Her beauty look was kept radiant and refined: soft smoky eyes lined with kohl, a rosy matte lip, and bronzed cheeks that echoed a sun-kissed glow. A deep red bindi and a subtle sindoor were poignant nods to Indian identity, gracefully worn with a sleek, centre-parted bun.
But the celebration of Indian couture didn’t end there. For her first appearance on the Cannes 2025 red carpet, Aditi donned a breathtaking gown from Rahul Mishra’s Aura collection—a celestial narrative brought to life through thousands of hours of intricate embroidery. Titled ‘Celestial Aura,’ the hand-embroidered gown was created over 2,600 hours and showcased an ethereal gradient from black to ivory, symbolising energy radiating from a central core.
The bodice, embellished with resham threads, sequins, and glass bugle beads, was designed to reflect a mystical cosmos—echoing Mishra’s philosophical vision of each human being as an intersection of Brahma’s imagined universe. The gown shimmered like a constellation under the Riviera sun as Aditi ascended the red-carpeted stairs, further enhanced by a bold diamond necklace from Chopard.
Her presence in Rahul Mishra couture wasn’t just fashion—it was visual poetry. She embodied the very concept of the designer’s collection: a living aura radiating energy and elegance, momentarily manifesting in earthly form before merging back into the universe.
As Cannes 2025 continues to serve global fashion moments, Aditi’s looks remain unforgettable, firmly placing Indian design on the world stage with grace, symbolism, and undeniable style.
