Kamal Ghorui
After much anticipation, Alia Bhatt finally made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, and her red carpet look instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. Representing L’Oreal Paris at the opening ceremony on May 12, Alia stunned in a custom peach couture gown by Tamara Ralph, styled by Rhea Kapoor.The body-hugging strapless gown featured a sculpted sweetheart neckline with a plunging illusion detail at the centre. Adding drama to the elegant silhouette were soft chiffon drapes flowing from the outfit, creating a graceful and cinematic effect as she walked the red carpet.The pastel peach shade gave the ensemble a dreamy and romantic feel, while the structured cuts and draping added sophistication without heavy embellishments.Alia completed the look with a statement coral-and-diamond necklace featuring peach-toned gemstones and a striking drop pendant, perfectly complementing the gown.For makeup, the actor kept things soft and elegant with peach-pink tones, subtle shimmer, and nude glossy lips.
Alia Bhatt brings dreamy Riviera elegance to Cannes 2026 in hand-painted couture
For her earlier look, Alia chose a structured corset-style bodice gown with delicate spaghetti straps and a soft sweetheart neckline from the shelves of designer Yash Patil’s ‘That Antique Piece’.In the shades of muted sage-green tones with intricate botanical embroidery, the outfit also carried a hand-painted homage to the Riviera, which seamlessly blended into the voluminous skirt below.The actor went on to style the look with a minimalist approach, pairing the gown with a softly undone low bun, luminous skin, subtle makeup, and Chopard’s delicate jewellery that allowed the outfit to remain the focal point.Neutral mules from Manolo Blahnik completed her look effortlessly.Rhea Kapoor, the stylist for Alia’s Cannes look, shared glimpses of the actor, along with details on her ensemble. The actor has returned to Cannes for the second consecutive year as a global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris.Alia Bhatt made her much-anticipated debut at the prestigious festival last year, turning heads in a custom-made Schiaparelli gown.
