Chanel — Global Ambassador Debut
In 2025, Ananya Panday redefined India’s relationship with legacy luxury, becoming Chanel’s first Indian global ambassador. More than a milestone, the appointment reflected the maison’s evolving dialogue with a globally attuned, younger consumer. Her poised presence at Paris Fashion Week and in international campaigns positioned her as a contemporary Chanel woman — effortless, modern and culturally fluent — aligning Gen Z confidence with timeless elegance.
Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood’s crown jewel at the Met
Shah Rukh Khan’s Met Gala debut stood among 2025’s most symbolic fashion moments. Dressed in a bespoke Indian ensemble, the global icon brought cinematic gravitas, heritage and authority to fashion’s most rarefied stage. His appearance signalled a larger shift — Indian cinema’s biggest star entering the global fashion conversation not as spectacle, but as an unquestioned presence of power.
Kiara Advani
Grace takes the Met
Kiara Advani’s first Met Gala appearance marked her assured arrival on fashion’s most scrutinised red carpet. Polished and contemporary, her debut drew international attention for its quiet confidence. Beyond visual impact, it reflected a broader evolution — Indian actresses increasingly recognised as global style players, translating elegance seamlessly across cultures and fashion capitals.
Rashmika Mandanna
Milan polish, Swarovski sparkle
Rashmika Mandanna’s fashion journey moved decisively onto the global luxury map, spanning Milan and Los Angeles with equal confidence. At Swarovski’s Masters of Light celebration, the newly appointed brand ambassador wore Gaurav Gupta’s sculptural Petal Corset Gown from the Holiday 2026 collection. Styled with the Millennia choker, layered crystal jewellery and a crystal-and-rhodium belt, the look cemented her status as a rising international style force.
Ishaan Khatter
Quiet luxury, new-age confidence
At the Cannes Film Festival, Ishaan Khatter embraced relaxed European tailoring in a brown Giorgio Armani double-breasted waistcoat with slouchy trousers. Styled by Alexander Roth, the Homebound actor layered the look with Jacques Marie Mage eyewear, MacKenna Thaler jewellery and a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. The ensemble signalled quiet luxury over spectacle, positioning Khatter as a new-generation actor with global, genre-fluid style.
Rana Daggubati
Power dressing meets pop culture
Rana Daggubati brought understated sharpness to Las Vegas in 2025 at the Netflix and WWE Monday Night RAW Brunch. Wearing a black shirt with a crisp white jacket and trousers, finished with sunglasses, the look leaned into classic power dressing. The Baahubali star also attended WWE WrestleMania 41 live at Allegiant Stadium, reinforcing his crossover presence across cinema, global entertainment and contemporary menswear culture.