Janhvi Kapoor serves drama in all black vintage look at Cannes, channels ’90s Hollywood glamour

Published on: May 23, 2025, 11:57:28 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

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Janhvi Kapoor dazzles at Cannes in vintage Yves Saint Laurent and custom Anamika Khanna. (Instagram/@rheakapoor)

Janhvi Kapoor stuns at Cannes amfAR Gala in a vintage-inspired YSL look, blending old Hollywood glamour with modern elegance. Let’s decode her style.

Janhvi Kapoor is on a roll at Cannes, serving back-to-back glam looks that are turning heads. On May 22, the 28-year-old actor dropped yet another breathtaking appearance, channelling old Hollywood charm in a stunning all-black ensemble steeped in vintage elegance. Janhvi clearly knows how to make a statement on the red carpet. Let's decode her look and take a few style notes from the diva. (Also read: Janhvi Kapoor repeats her simple white birthday dress with no makeup for a casual work look. Can you guess the price? )

Janhvi Kapoor rocks all black Cannes look

Janhvi Kapoor's cousin and stylist, Rhea Kapoor shared a carousel of jaw-dropping images from Janhvi's look for the prestigious amfAR Gala. The caption read, "Last night in Cannes for @janhvikapoor at the @amfar Gala, in Archival YSL, @anamikakhanna.in and @chopard." Rhea further break down the inspiration behind the ensemble, an elegant tribute to the golden years of Yves Saint Laurent.

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Inspiration behind Janhvi's look

"Paying homage to my favourite years of Yves Saint Laurent," Rhea explained, "in an ensemble featuring a sculptural saucer hat from YSL Rive Gauche, 1987, and a velvet jacket from 1989." The vintage pieces set the tone for a look that was as rooted in fashion history as it was forward-thinking. The outfit was elevated further with a custom-made diaphanous silk chiffon skirt by designer Anamika Khanna, created especially to echo Yves Saint Laurent's poetic era from 1987 to 1991. The dreamy, flowy silhouette of the skirt added softness to the structured top half, creating a seamless blend of vintage drama and modern elegance.

And because no red carpet look is complete without the right jewels, Janhvi's outfit was finished with show-stopping yellow diamond pieces from Chopard, adding just the right amount of sparkle. With high heels and a full face of glam makeup, Janhvi looked like she had walked straight out of a vintage Hollywood film set from the '90s.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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