7 Janhvi Kapoor Looks That Cement Her Glam Icon Status
Cinema, couture, and an undeniable allure — legacy Indian actress Janhvi Kapoor embodied it all when she made her debut at the coveted 78th Cannes Film Festival red carpet for her film Homebound. No stranger to serving a glamorous moment, the starlet lived up to her reputation in a custom Tarun Tahiliani skirt and corset. Ahead is a look at Janhvi’s sartorial outings that prove she’s a glam icon in the making.
First Steps At Cannes
Donning a metallic dusty pink colored ensemble, Janhvi balanced grace with old-school glamour. Although her outfit showcased a silhouette familiar to the lehenga, the skirt had a dramatic train with a drape across the shoulder and floral garland that added a touch of romance. The strings of pearls around her neck, sleek bun and rosy makeup gave Janhvi the aura of royalty at the red carpet.
Sunset Saunter
For the 2024 IIFA Awards show, Janhvi chose a glistening custom couture set from Indian designer Rimzim Dadu, renowned for her penchant for incorporating metallic textiles into her designs. Dubbed as the Space Wave Skirt set, the designer’s signature metallic cords were used to mimic waves catching the sunset light on the beach. An alluring play on how light interacts with metallic textile, the outfit was complemented with slicked back hair, glowy makeup and diamond jewelry from Bvlgari.
Janhvi’s Take On Corpcore
Why choose between a dress or a tuxedo when you can have both? Janhvi gave the corpcore trend a sultry spin by stepping out in a black and white trompe l’oeil tuxedo dress from Balmain’s Resort 2025 collection. The strapless ensemble blends the structured jacket look with the fluidity of a dress. She completed her look with a pair of sleek black sunglasses and a pair of lace up Oxford-style heels.
Paris Couture Week Debut
Janhvi marked her international runway debut at Rahul Mishra’s Fall 2024 Couture show in Paris. Her mermaid-style skirt, complete with a dramatic train created a vision of holographic brilliance, fitting the theme of Mishra’s collection titled “Aura.” Paired with an embellished bustier, the ensemble was accentuated with Janhvi’s classic beach waves and a muted makeup look. Her presence at the show highlighted her evolving status as a fashionista as well as the global appeal of Indian couture.
Method Dressing
Making a case for the method dressing trend observed by actors, Janhvi opted for a custom organza sari by Torani for the Mr. and Mrs. Mahi press tour. The movie follows the romance of a cricketer couple and their love for the revered game. Inspired by the iconography of cricket, the sari showcased embroidered wicket & ball shaped scallops, with stripes inspired by the cricket pitch. Paired with a pineapple leather blouse, the kantha stitches on the blouse emulate the original visible stitches of a cricket ball.
Closing Out Cannes
Janhvi’s look for the amfAR Gala 2025 paid homage to the late Yves Saint Laurent. The epitome of French high-fashion, her all-black ensemble included a sculptural saucer hat from YSL Rive Gauche 1987, a velvet jacket from 1989, and a diaphanous silk chiffon skirt custom made by Anamika Khanna, inspired by Yves’ poetic era between 1987 and 1991. The look was finished off with exquisite yellow diamond jewelry from Chopard.
Old-school Romance
Retro glamour and extravagance remain Janhvi’s strongest suits. The actor channeled both in an all-white beaded ensemble from Dolce & Gabbana, consisting of a delicate corset top and matching skirt with tassels running across it. Janhvi took the romance up a notch with a dramatic winged-eye look and a messy ‘60s inspired updo.
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