Aishwarya Rai Bachchan defends her black and golden look on day 1 of Cannes 2024: 'For me, it was just magical'

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has long been a focal point at the Cannes Film Festival, representing India with her bold fashion choices. However, this year, her selections have stirred quite a bit of controversy, with netizens and fashion critics expressing dissatisfaction. In an unusual turn of events, Aishwarya has decided to address the criticism surrounding her Cannes looks.
In a recent conversation with Vogue, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opened up about her first Cannes look, revealing that her close friends, Shane and Falguni Peacock, were the creative minds behind it.She explained that the dress was conceptualized to convey a 'gilded glow,' but to her, it ultimately felt 'magical.' When it came to her makeup, the aim was to achieve a 'fresh look' while keeping it 'easy' and 'beautiful.'

For her debut appearance at Cannes 2024, Aishwarya Rai chose a black and white gown adorned with golden 3D flowers. According to the designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock, the black silhouette was meant to reflect Aishwarya's timeless aura, while the gold detailing symbolized her illustrious career journey. However, the outfit received mixed reviews from onlookers. Some felt that it failed to enhance Aishwarya's beauty and instead appeared unflattering and lackluster.

On the second day at Cannes, Aishwarya dazzled in a shimmering ruffle gown adorned with silver and blue hues. The dress featured elegant ruffles cascading from the sleeves and midriff down to the trailing hem.
Complementing her ensemble, Aishwarya opted for vibrant eye makeup in blue tones, perfectly coordinated with her attire. She maintained a neutral and dewy base for her lips and complexion. Her hair was styled in loose curls, parted at the center, adding to the overall glamorous look.
The actress is seen wearing a cast during her appearances, since she had injured her right wrist.