Indian fashion designer Nancy Tyagi stuns at Cannes 2025 in a handmade red carpet dress. See her bold look, Indian Jugaad, and inspiring fashion story that’s gone viral.
The Girl Who Stole the Spotlight at Cannes
When Nancy Tyagi came down the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the world/ didn’t see her but gasped. From her first movie not another fashion, but poetry of movement knitted with unadulterated desi grit. When you think of luxury labels ruling the roost around here, India sent a girl who did it all herself — literally sewn her dreams.
Day One: Roses, Frills and Instant Stardom
The very first time we saw Nancy, it was how elegant she was. She entered in wearing this curve-matching gown from Paris that was done like hired help from her. No, it was hand-sewn in a tiny room with larger than life aspirations. From the Desi Cinderella of Cannes she became a social media sensation.
Day Two: A Bold, Beautiful Surprise
As the world thought Nancy couldn’t out debut her, next day she appeared in dazzling crystal and pearl minidress. That glittering, sultry look glowed on the Cannes sun and took all lenses from hot red carpet glamour attire. Still, the real twist? That trail.
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Cannes won’t take long cuts — most would have caved in. But Nancy? Instead, she converted the off-limit trail to a fairly tuxedo, a bit of a cinched suit, necked on her. The crowd was stunned. Fashion critics murmuring among themselves on the stand. Internet exploded. Indian Jugaad had come out on to the red carpet, wearing a jacket and had won.
Accessories That Sparkled Just Right
Her ensemble was done up with silver accessories; oh and shining heels that made her walk away never to be forgotten. Bag? On point. Sandalias:flashy and mean Nancy wasn’t just wearing a dress, she was brandishing advertising.
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Made with Love—and Her Mother’s Favourite Colour
On Instagram, Nancy shared the look making her post, This is my mum’s favourite colour. Made it over the course of 1 whole month and I was sewing til the absolute last minute There in the shade of love? And it made the entire outfit so much more magical.
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The Internet’s Verdict: A Star is Born
Comments started to roll in … “One risky gown at a time!,” observed a fan. There was another who said “This girl is shaheen of India they r right!! They are. Nancy Tyagi didn The Walk Of Dreamers Red Carpet For Those Who Carved Their Own Lane
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