Aishwarya handles wardrobe mishap with grace at Cannes 2025

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reaffirmed her red carpet royalty as she navigated a minor wardrobe mishap with elegance and grace on Day 2 of her Cannes 2025 appearance. The longtime L’Oréal Paris ambassador, who has represented the brand at Cannes for over two decades, turned heads in a black off-shoulder sequinned gown paired with a dramatic silver-beige textured cape.Aishwarya handles it like a proWhile posing with Helen Mirren and Cara Delevingne, an unexpected moment unfolded when Mirren accidentally stepped on Aishwarya’s flowing cape. The cape slipped down to Aishwarya’s elbows, briefly interrupting the photo session. Unfazed, Aishwarya adjusted the cape with a smile, exchanged a few kind words with Mirren, who quickly apologised, and seamlessly returned to posing.“Thank you Helen, your scarf stumble was the real Cannes hero move… she cleared the way for Aishwarya Rai’s black dress to steal the show," quipped a user on Twitter.

Vintage glam with a modern twistAishwarya’s look for Day 2 departed from her usual style. She wore side-swept retro waves, channeling a touch of old-Hollywood glamour, paired with a bold red lip and statement earrings that elevated the entire ensemble. The look was widely appreciated for its blend of drama and sophistication.

Just a day prior, Aishwarya had made headlines for her white saree look, highlighted by a striking red emerald necklace and the presence of bright red sindoor, a first in her Cannes appearances. The styling prompted a wave of online discussion, with some speculating whether the sindoor was a subtle nod to Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army’s recent strike, or a personal statement amid whispers surrounding her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan.