​This week’s beauty moments leaned into soft peaches and pinks, loose waves and balancing barely-there glam with striking signature details. From Sharvari’s warm sunset lighting and Radhika Madan’s delicate monochrome palettes to Rakul Preet Singh’s sculpted skin and Malaika Arora’s statement eye looks, the mood across these celebrity appearances felt effortlessly polished yet expressive.. Sanya Malhotra leaned into soft romantic makeup with a luminous, barely-there base. Her natural curls were styled in airy tendrils that frame the face, adding an effortless romantic quality. Fresh, radiant skin paired with softly defined eyes, rosy blush and pink glossy lips keeps the makeup understated yet impactful.. Radhika Madan opted for a dreamy, cool peachy-pink monochrome moment that feels modern and delicate. The eyes, cheeks and lips echo the same soft blush tones, creating a beautifully cohesive palette. Luminous skin lends a glassy finish that enhances the freshness of the look.. Sleek sophistication was the theme of Rakul Preet Singh’s look this week with her pulled-back high ponytail and sculpted glam. The hairstyle sharpens the overall silhouette, allowing her glowing complexion to take centre stage. Neutral eye tones and defined lashes subtly intensify the gaze without overpowering the look. A velvety nude lip completes the understated palette.. Krithi Shetty’s beauty look channels soft romance with loose, cascading waves and glowing skin. Warm peach tones sweep across the cheeks and eyelids, bringing warmth and dimension to the complexion. A delicate wash of shimmer brightens the eyes while maintaining a gentle, ethereal feel. The lips stay soft and natural, allowing the glow to shine through.. Sharvari embraces understated glamour with voluminous waves and softly sculpted makeup. Her eye look features blended shadow and fluttery lashes that add subtle depth without appearing heavy. A satin rose-nude lip balances the intensity of the eyes.. Malaika Arora turns up the drama with her signature feline winged liner. The sharply flicked liner elongates the eyes, instantly adding a sultry edge to the look. Tousled, textured waves soften the sharpness of the eye makeup while adding movement and volume. Bronzed, sculpted skin enhances the glamour quotient. Paired with a neutral lip, the look is bold and confident.  

​When Sonali Bendre arrived at filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s daughter’s wedding reception, she set the tone for the summer with a vibrant kurta set. Dressed in a colourful ensemble by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, the actor embraced a vibrant palette that brought together craft and comfort.. Featuring a straight, pheran-style kurta, the actor’s look is composed of striking multi-coloured panels in shades of orange, aquamarine and yellow. It was rounded off with coordinated palazzo pants and an airy orange dupatta. The interplay of colour blocking and traditional craft lent the outfit a bohemian spirit, yet its tailored structure ensured it remained Reception-ready.. According to Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the set belongs to their ‘Banjara’ repertoire, a line that celebrates nomadic craft traditions through contemporary silhouettes. “Sonali Bendre is a joyous vision in Banjara by Abu Sandeep,” the designer duo shared. “The freshest peach, blue and yellow pastel hues come alive to create the perfect sartorial welcome to spring. The patchwork kali kurta, crafted in silk, features multicolour resham embroidery punctuated with mirror work.” The designers also note that the piece draws inspiration from their vintage’ Rabadi’ collection, translating heritage techniques into a modern context. The result is what they describe as “bohemian grace reinvented for the 21st century woman, where craft, art and attitude converge in spirited harmony.” A memoni and organza dupatta adds a wispy contrast to the rich fabric and intricate embroidered surface of the kurta.. Bendre styled the look with a sculptural gold choker with matching drop earrings and stacked kadas. Metallic stilettos and a clutch served as the finishing touches. For glam, she went with a matte base and smoky eyes in shades of burnt orange that complemented the palette of the outfit, along with a nude pink lipstick.  

​Indians at the Oscars have gradually yet steadily grown over the past few years, with filmmakers, artists and stories increasingly finding space within global cinema’s most prestigious stage. At the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, the Indian-backed short film Anuja earned a nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category, bringing attention to a story set in New Delhi and produced by names including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling.. Celebrities and media personalities across the globe pull out all the stops to make an iconic statement with their red carpet looks at the Oscars. And while a host of virtual and phygital events in the past had celebrities relegated to the comfort-first aesthetic, the 95th Academy Awards affair delivered a healthy dose of theatrical display on the sartorial front.. Closer to home, a few Indian celebrities have attended the prestigious event over the years. While some artists had to wait all night to hear their name called, they walked into the Oscars, a winner. Right from Priyanka Bose’s opulent Vivienne Westwood gown that was ethically crafted with archival fabrics to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s striking Armani Prive number, we round up the fashion highlights from this year’s and past ceremonies. While the list of Indian stars on the carpet is rather small, conversations around the representation of diaspora and inclusivity are pivotal in pop culture right now. As we reminisce about some of the very best looks via stunning portraits of Indians at the Oscars ceremonies past, we hope to witness a delightfully diverse list of attendees this year and for many more to come.  

​Alida Sun appears on my screen wearing a bejewelled face mask, with charms hanging from the delicate chains wrapped around it. Oversized sunglasses and bangs cover the rest of her face. When I ask her why she’s kitted out so mysteriously, she explains, “I’m usually very aware of my biometric data, and I just find that anonymity saves a lot of time, especially as a woman.”. Ten minutes later, we’re chatting about how much we both love the internet. “I think there was a really wonderful, very femme digital culture that I was fortunate to grow up in,” says the New York–raised artist who now lives in Berlin. She’s referring to the early days of the internet—Tumblr pages, personal blogs, fan forums and niche online communities—spaces that were often shaped by young women and queer users. Visual experimentation, aesthetics and creative work flourished in such environments. “It was very normal, especially for girls, to customise their own digital environments. I loved creating my own digital spaces, my own sites, all of that.”. Despite her many creative interests, Sun didn’t think she was going to be an artist. She didn’t pursue a formal education in fine art. Instead, she studied engineering. “I needed a job but I could see that the place that I ended up working at—one of those zombie juggernaut corporations—was a sinking ship. And so, growing up being fascinated by code, the digital culture, creating my own sites, all of that dovetailed into meeting many kind, welcoming people within the code art community. They were creating these incredible light installations,” she says. “That’s when I got into programming, because I knew I wanted to create some of my own.”  

​With stars often channelling old Hollywood glamour at the Oscars, it’s no surprise that vintage has been a popular choice on the red carpet over the years. In fact, it could be considered a good-luck charm: Julia Roberts won her Oscar for Best Actress in 2001 while wearing a black and white gown from Valentino’s autumn/winter 1992 couture collection; Reese Witherspoon wore a vintage Dior dress dating back to 1957 when she was named Best Actress in 2006; while Penélope Cruz won Best Supporting Actress in 2009, dressed in a 1950s Balmain gown.. More recently, archival looks have become an increasingly regular occurrence, with pulling trophy vintage now seen as the ultimate red carpet flex. In 2020, Margot Robbie wore a ’90s Chanel gown for the main ceremony, while Kim Kardashian sourced Alexander McQueen’s famous ‘Oyster dress’ from spring/summer 2003 for the Vanity Fair after-party. Meanwhile, at the 2024 ceremony, Carey Mulligan sported a recreation of a 1951 Balenciaga gown featuring a dramatic white tulle train.. Below, see 22 of the best vintage dresses at the Oscars to date