Fashion27 May 20253 MIN

Cannes looks that belong at your Indian wedding

Take your cue from the red carpet for a truly glamorous bridal moment

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The Cannes red carpet isn’t just a masterclass in cinematic glamour—it’s also the ultimate mood board for modern Indian brides who want to break the mould. This year, the fashion was dreamy, directional, and delightfully wedding-worthy. Whether you’re planning a sundowner ceremony, a high-glam reception, or just want to change out of your lehenga into something you can really move in, these are the gown trends from Cannes 2025 that deserve a place in your wedding wardrobe.

Pastels, with a twist

Soft shades didn’t mean playing it safe. Jameela Jamil’s sequinned Ali Karoui sheath in seafoam green was all shimmer and sculpt—imagine it as a bridal reception look with diamanté earrings and a sleek blowout. Meanwhile Dakota Johnson’s pink fringe Gucci number added playful movement and would look stunning under twinkling lights, especially if your vibe is disco meets destination wedding. Julie Garner also went fringe-first in a slinky Tom Ford gown that felt fresh and fun—a perfect second change post-ceremony, especially for brides who want to dance without trailing embroidery behind them.

The ultimate cool girl Charli XCX switched brat green for a lavender, Saint Laurent satin slip styled with a feather wrap, proved that you don’t need volume to make an entrance. If your bridal style leans minimalist, this look could double as an ultra-modern take on the pheras gown, with the feather wrap acting as your dupatta—with drama.

Is it a dupatta or a pallu?

Alia Bhatt’s Gucci moment had the internet guessing—is that elegant shoulder drape a dupatta? A pallu? Or better yet, the ‘Scandinavian scarf’ that’s got the Internet in a twist. Either way, it’s exactly the kind of detail that elevates a sleek, sequinned two-piece skirt and crop top into bridal territory.

Alia Bhatt in Gucci

Alia Bhatt in Gucci

Red for the reception

If you’re not wearing red for your main wedding event—but still want to honour the colour’s auspicious energy—Cannes served up plenty of inspiration for a red-hot reception gown. Simone Ashley’s Prada sheath was fiery and form-fitting, Nicole Kidman’s red lace Balenciaga added a romantic, almost vintage feel—ideal for a candlelit evening celebration. And Halle Berry brought peak bridal glam in a sculptural burgundy gown by Gaurav Gupta. For the bride who wants her reception to feel like a red-carpet moment, this is your sign to ditch the expected and embrace the bold.

Lovely in lace

Lace got the high-fashion seal of approval, and we’re here for it. Halle Berry returned to the trend in a Dior lace sheath—elegant, timeless and delicate in all the right ways. Diane Kruger and Emma Stone both leaned into soft lace textures too, with Stone’s Louis Vuitton slip featuring dreamy layers that would be perfect for a beachside cocktail or mehendi function. For the bride who wants to channel romance without ruffles, lace is your love language.

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