From Alia Bhatt's Gucci saree at Cannes to Shah Rukh Khan's Sabyasachi black elegance at Met Gala, Indian stars dominated 2025 fashion events. Aishwarya Rai's Banarasi drama and others fused tradition with couture, spotlighting designers like Manish Malhotra on world stages.
Red Carpet Royalty
Indian celebrities elevated global fashion in 2025, blending heritage craftsmanship with haute couture at Cannes and Met Gala. Alia Bhatt's Cannes debut featured Gucci's innovative saree interpretation, while Shah Rukh Khan debuted at Met Gala in Sabyasachi's regal black ensemble, embodying "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Aishwarya Rai Bachchan symbolized strength amid personal buzz with Manish Malhotra's white Banarasi saree and ruby jewels at Cannes.
Key Highlights
Alia Bhatt (Cannes): Gucci saree with Swarovski crystals and GG monogram; Schiaparelli haute couture debut.
Shah Rukh Khan (Met Gala): Sabyasachi floor-length wool coat, silk shirt, kamarbandh; Bengal Tiger cane accessory.
Aishwarya Rai (Cannes): Manish Malhotra kadwa Banarasi saree, 500-karat Mozambique rubies, red sindoor statement.
Janhvi Kapoor (Cannes): Custom Tarun Tahiliani woven Banarasi for red carpet elegance.
Others Shining: Aditi Rao Hydari in Rahul Mishra, Ishaan Khatter in Gaurav Gupta bandhgala.
Sources: NDTV (Dec 5, 2025), Vogue India, Sabyasachi Official.