Overview

• Simi Garewal made her Cannes Film Festival debut at age 76 for the screening of her 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri, directed by Satyajit Ray.
• She wore a custom ivory ensemble by Indian designer label Karleo, featuring a pearl-encrusted corset, raw silk cascading jacket, and voluminous skirt adorned with intricate Indian motifs.
• The outfit incorporated sustainable practices, including the upcycling of an older corset, and aimed to showcase Indian artistry on a global platform.
• Garewal’s appearance reaffirmed her signature white aesthetic, which has defined her style throughout her career in Indian cinema and television.
• Designer Leon Vaz highlighted the 15-year collaboration with Garewal, emphasizing their shared vision of understated elegance and devotion to the colour white.