There is something about this Hyderabadi girl that always delights. And if you’re wondering what that might be then her recent debut at the 75th Cannes International Film Festival was a worthy testimony to her charm and elegance. It would be safe to say that Aditi Rao Hydari is in the prime of her career, straddling the weight of her regal legacy and a string of opportunities, clinching that perfect insider-outsider intersection in Bollywood and the South Indian film industry. As a brand ambassador for Vivo, Aditi pulled off a stellar style coupe that featured a little bit of everything – a checkered moment here, a colour-blocking moment there with some stripes, monochrome, an LBD, and a Sabyasachi saree added in between for a good measure. Aditi pretty much bundled it all up. Armed with a strong glam game and a befitting accessory game, Aditi ringed in a distinct and refreshing vibe. 

Aditi has established a salient forte to infuse life into ethnic ensembles, playing muse to some of the most exquisite creations by feted Indian designers. And while his penchant for pulling off exquisite ethnic ensembles isn’t new, we loved how she and her stylist of many years, Sanam Ratansi made it a valid point to include them in her Cannes repertoire. Her glam game was helmed by the hair and makeup artist Elton J Fernandez. We’ve briefed up a fashion capsule of her Cannes looks. Let’s take notes, shall we?

Suit up – Aditi Rao Hydari in Annakiki

Aditi dipped her toes into the fashion waters of the French Riviera checkered suit from the Chinese independent fashion brand’s Spring Summer 2022 runway collection. Silver jewellery by Mamour featuring Cleopatra earrings, Agni ring and Felicity ring, Pierre Hardy heeled mules, centre-parted wavy hair, delicately done eyes and mauve lips completed her look.

Sari Glam in Sabyasachi

Aditi was a vision to behold ringing in simplicity and tradition in a hand-dyed and embroidered ivory organza sari by Sabyasachi. This was paired with a full-sleeved blouse and an emerald and diamond choker from Sabyasachi Jewellery’s Bengal Royale Collection. She finished out the look with the Sabya signature glam featuring old red lips, highlighted cheekbones, and a centre-parted slick updo.

Stripe Hype – Aditi Rao Hydari in Natan

Showing just how powerful stripes can be, Aditi teamed separates featuring a poplin shirt and wide-bottom trousers from the label Natan by Maison Natan. A wide brown belt bound the look together as sunny yellow quad hoops by Radhika Agrawal added a much-needed playfulness. A centre-parted high-textured ponytail, bold red lips and defined eyes completed her look.

Printastic Fantastic in Maison Valentino

Romping away on the streets of Cannes, Aditi wore a Valentino playsuit in crepe de chine featuring the archive manifesto bandana print, worth $4,500 (appx. Rs.3,49,281) with red platform heels, a white studded bag from the same brand. Sans accessories, she finished out the look with nude eyes, red lips and a slick updo.

Modernizing the LBD – Aditi Rao Hydari in Mugler

Aditi paid ode to the time-honoured LBD with a virgin wool mini dress by Mugler worth € 1,390 (appx. Rs. 1,15,680) featuring an indented neckline and ruffle-trimmed handkerchief hem. She completed the look with Le Troisième oeil earrings by Mamour, a necklace by Moonray, red lips and a wavy updo that was left open as seen in other pictures.

Coloublocking finesse in Mark Bumgarner

She walked the red carpet wearing a red, orange and magenta-toned silk gazar gown featuring a slim slit skirt, ruffled peplum and a draped train worth $5,500 (appx. 4,26,937). Dainty earrings by Chopard, satin pumps by Roger Vivier crafted with Swarovski hand-set crystals, a textured high ponytail and nude glam with pink lips completed her look.

Minimally monochrome – Aditi Rao Hydari in Avaro Figlio

It was a jumpsuit kinda day for Aditi as she slipped into a monochrome number by Avaro Figlio featuring exaggerated sleeves, a cut-out in the bodice and slit pants. Dainty diamonds by Diosa, heels by YSL, a slick hairdo and nude glam accompanied.

Bewitching in black in Sabyasachi

She opted for another Sabyasachi look featuring a hand-dyed and embroidered tulle portrait gown with the signature Bengal tiger belt, layered necklaces and a statement choker from the Sabyasachi heritage jewellery collection. A pink headband, nude glam and a sleek updo completed her vibe.

Red Notice – Aditi Rao Hydari in Barbara Bui

Aditi cranked up the glamour quotient with a fiercely feminine little red dress featuring chainmail detailing and a V-neck worth €650 (appx. Rs.54,153). Wavy hair bundled up in a satin scarf, nude glam and heels by Roger Vivier completed her look.

We love how Aditi gave us a taste of summer from the French Riviera with her articulated fashion play – a heady assortment of ethnic ensembles, high street styles, luxe red carpet ensembles, casual chicness and crisp formal wear. Also, she pulled them off with an effortless charm and equal but enviable aplomb; which is why she appeased fashion lovers and critics alike with her debut!