Alia Bhatt has officially kicked off her Cannes 2026 journey in the most enchanting way possible. Making heads turn at the French Riviera, the actress stepped out in a dreamy pastel corset gown that instantly became one of the most talked about fashion moments from the festival so far.
Photographed outside the iconic Hotel Martinez ahead of her appearence at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia embraced a soft fairytale inspired aesthetic with effortless elegance. The gown featured a fitted corset style bodice with delicate spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline, flowing into a voluminous skirt adorned with watercolour like pastel prints in shades of mint green, lavender, blue, and soft yellow. The romantic silhouette gave major modern princess energy while still feeling fresh and contemporary.
Keeping the styling subtle, Alia paired the statement gown with minimal jewellery, soft glam makeup, and a sleek side parted bun. Her dewy makeup look, nude pink lips, and understated accessories allowed the outfit to remain the highlight of the appearence. Fashion watchers across social media quickly praised the look, calling it one of her most graceful style movements yet.
Alia Bhatt spotted in cannes 📸 pic.twitter.com/Q2w8rYUeCc
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This marks Alia’s return to Cannes after her debut at the festival in 2025 .This year, she is attending the prestigious event as a global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, joining several international names and representing India on one of fashion and cinema’s biggest global stages.
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