Bollywood’s Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made quite an impression as she made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival this year as well. Sticking to her favorite shade of blue, the actress wowed onlookers as she walked the red carpet in a custom designed sculptural gown. Amit Aggarwal.Soon after photos from the event surfaced online, fans were convinced the actress was paying homage to one of her most iconic red carpet moments from nearly two decades ago. Social media users began drawing comparisons between her latest look and her memorable 2006 Cannes appearance in a strapless navy blue Elie Saab dress.Fans were quick to point out that in addition to the structural dress similarities, the actress also chose to wear jewelry reminiscent of the snake-inspired diamond necklace she famously wore in 2006.Sharing side-by-side images from the two appearances, one fan wrote, “herself and her iconic snake necklace + navy blue dress referencing her Cannes appearance 20 years ago.”Another admirer praised the actor’s enduring elegance, writing: “20 years, hundreds of appearances, and she exudes an unmatched level of elegance! A true star, will never be less or anything else.”Several fans also praised the actress’ ability to recreate her look, saying, “Only an absolute QUEEN can slay her slay.”According to details shared by the designer label, the dress featured Amit Aggarwal’s ‘Crystal Vein’ embroidery technique, created over 1,500 hours of intricate craftsmanship. Thousands of linear crystalline ornaments were placed one by one in the cluster and connected by a grid-like structure designed to look like lighted pathways running through the body.The piece also featured sharp wing-like extensions that jutted out from her shoulders, adding a dramatic touch to her look.
