Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often hailed as the original ramp queen, turned heads at Paris Fashion Week 2025, where she walked for L'Oréal Paris. Representing the brand at the “Liberté, Égalité, Sororité” showcase—part of the Spring-Summer 2026 Women’s Ready-to-Wear collection—Aishwarya made a powerful impression in a uniquely styled Indian sherwani designed by Manish Malhotra.

The iconic actress redefined elegance with an androgynous twist, wearing a deep blue sherwani paired with her signature ruby red lips and flowing hair. She graced the ramp at the Hotel de Ville in Paris on September 29, exuding confidence and grace. Her warm namaste, followed by waves and flying kisses, won over the crowd and lit up social media, with fans flooding comment sections with praise like "Always the best" and "So beautiful."

Designer's Vision

Designer Manish Malhotra shared insights into the thought behind the look. He described the outfit as a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Indian sherwani, blending masculine tailoring with feminine elegance. According to him, the sherwani symbolizes both strength and softness—crafted to be bold yet sensuous.

One of the standout features was the 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs, which Malhotra described as “part armor, part ornament,” representing both emotional strength and vulnerability.

Off the Ramp: A Heartwarming Moment

A day before the event, Aishwarya made headlines for a touching interaction with a fan outside her hotel in Paris. A viral video captured the actress comforting an emotional fan by wiping her tears before posing for a photo, further endearing herself to admirers online.

Aishwarya’s Recent Work

Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s epic period film Ponniyin Selvan II, where she starred alongside a powerhouse cast including Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, and others. Her performance received widespread acclaim as part of the historical saga.

Source; NDTV