Aditi Rao Hydari Wears Tony Ward Couture at Cannes Screening

Aditi Rao Hydari attended the screening of El Ser Querido at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera on May 16, turning the occasion into a focal point of the event’s red-carpet fashion. She wore a custom Tony Ward Couture look from the designer’s Spring 2025 collection: a metallic emerald-toned one-shoulder gown marked by sculptural detailing, a flowing silhouette, and a thigh-high slit.

The gown’s construction drew most of the attention. Its structured bodice featured intricate cosmic-inspired swirls, while the drape of the skirt softened the sharper elements of the design. Styling stayed comparatively restrained, allowing the garment’s shape and craftsmanship to lead the look. Hydari wore her hair in softly brushed, waved volume, paired with luminous, minimal makeup. Instead of heavy accessories, she opted for understated jewellery, creating an overall effect described as old-Hollywood in tone and focused on polish rather than sparkle.

Hydari’s Cannes wardrobe this year also included an earlier appearance grounded in Indian textiles and traditional styling. Before the Tony Ward look, she shared images of a saree, writing in an Instagram caption, “Wearing a...