Overview

• Rai walked Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris Spring 2026 in a custom Manish Malhotra ensemble that reimagined the Indian sherwani with diamond-embroidered cuffs and ornate detailing.
• A widely shared video from her arrival shows her hugging an emotional fan, wiping her tears and posing for a photo, drawing praise for her humility.
• She reached Paris with daughter Aaradhya, who kept a low profile, after being photographed in a dark-blue pantsuit with gold-chain blazer accents and black heels.
• L’Oréal confirmed the show was livestreamed on its YouTube channel, and Rai’s appearance continues her long-standing role as a global ambassador for the brand.
• Event coverage also highlighted appearances by international names including Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell and Viola Davis.