Bollywood star and L’Oréal Paris global ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s spectacular return to the runway for the L’Oréal Paris show at Paris Fashion Week, an event that caused a “collective meltdown” among fans.
The Outfit: Custom Manish Malhotra Sherwani
Designer: Indian ace designer Manish Malhotra.
Concept: A custom indigo sherwani-inspired ensemble that “reimagining[s] of Indian heritage blended seamlessly with global high fashion.”
Jacket Details (as per Manish Malhotra):
Featured a raised bandhgala collar and a split neckline.
Included diamond-studded buttons.
Had padded shoulders and a body-sculpting silhouette.
Dramatic embellishments included 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs and “intricate, scalloped layers of diamonds cascading down the back like an extravagant necklace.”
Adorned with diamond-studded animal brooches.
Styling: Paired with matching flared pants, sleek high heels, diamond rings, and delicate ear studs.
Glamour: Featured “flawless glam,” bold eyeliner, glowing contour, blushed cheeks, and her signature red lip.
The Walk: “The Mother is Back”
The highlight of the event was Aishwarya’s confident and iconic walk, which was reminiscent of her Miss World glory days.
Key elements of her ramp presence included her “confident stride,” the “bend-and-snap,” the graceful namaste, and her signature kiss-and-wave.
Public and Celebrity Reaction
Fashion Watchdog Diet Sabya praised her, calling her a “global phenomenon” and her movements a “masterclass” and “muscle memory.”
Desi Fans reacted with immense love on social media, calling her the “QUEEN” and “PRIDE OF INDIA,” with many noting that her walk was exactly as it was during her Miss World competition.
Bollywood Actors Bhumi Pednekar and Neha Dhupia also commented on her regal presence.