Preity Zinta graced the La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. (Images: Instagram/ X)
Styled by Leepakshi Ellawadi, Preity Zinta graced the 77th Cannes Film Festival in a Seema Gujral sequin saree and exclusive jewellery from Chopard.
Preity Zinta returns to the Cannes Film Festival after a gap of 17 years and graces the La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) red carpet in a glamorous and elegant saree.
Preity’s ombre-shaded pink georgette saree featuring delicate pearl, sequin and beadwork was designed by renowned fashion designer Seema Gujral. She paired the saree with a custom pink embellished sequin blouse. The six yards of sheer elegance were enhanced with exclusive jewellery pieces from Chopard.
Celebrity fashion stylist and costume designer Leepakshi Ellawadi, spoke to News18 about the inspiration behind Preity’s red carpet look. Leepakshi says, “Preity has always been big on promoting Indian designers. We chose something that’s understated, delicate looking for the red carpet. The jewellery is from Chopard and the outfit is from Seema Gujral. Seema has put in a lot of effort into this saree, so a really big thank you to Seema for that.”
When asked about how it was working with Preity, Leepakshi adds, “I have been styling Preity for 4-5 years and it is always very engaging working with her. She is very keen in pushing newer designers, and bringing newer people on board. She wanted to do something subtle, not over the top because that’s Preity style. She has always wanted to play herself at any platform and has been very consistent about that. So, the experience is always fun styling Preity.”
The Lahore 1947 actress, Preity who looked pretty in pink as she posed for the shutterbugs on the red carpet.
Elated to have Preity celebrate the Indian drape and her design on the international red carpet, renowned fashion designer Seema Gujral says, “It’s truly gratifying and exciting to see our ensembles being donned on a global platform such as the Cannes Film Festival but even more special when it’s worn by a superstar of our generation. Preity opted for a sari showcasing her love for our Indian heritage and a desire to present it on the international red carpet. She is truly an icon and it’s always been a pleasure to dress her.”
While the saree was her second look at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Preity’s first look from her photoshoot at the French Riviera, saw the actress celebrate her arrival in a chic Vivienna Lorikeet fully beaded gown enhanced with white sequins, pearls and crystals.
