Aishwarya Rai is going back to Paris. The actor will return to the L’Oréal Paris runway on September 28 for the ninth edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris. And yes, this is one of those fashion moments that fans are likely to be waiting for.The show will be held at Place Joffre, with the Eiffel Tower providing the backdrop. This year’s theme is ‘Express Your Worth’.But honestly, it’s Aishwarya’s return that has everyone curious. Because every time she walks this particular runway, she seems to leave behind a look people keep talking about.
Aishwarya knows how to make an entrance
Her 2024 appearance is still hard to forget.Aishwarya walked out in a dramatic red gown with a huge, balloon-like hem. Her hair was styled in a voluminous blowout and she kept the makeup classic with a strong red lip.And then came that namaste.It was a small gesture, but it added something very Aishwarya to the Parisian setting. The whole look had the glamour of a major fashion show while still carrying a very recognisable Indian touch.In 2025, she went in a completely different direction.Instead of a sweeping gown, Aishwarya wore a custom deep-blue velvet sherwani by Manish Malhotra. The look came with jewelled cuffs, diamond brooches and a scalloped diamond detail at the back.So, naturally, the question now is: what is she going to wear in 2026?That’s the fun part.
And she’s not walking alone
The Paris runway will bring together a seriously starry group this year.Viola Davis, Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, Simone Ashley, Cara Delevingne, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell and Aja Naomi King are among the names set to join Aishwarya.The lineup also includes Bebe Vio Grandis, model Luma Grothe and Paralympic champion Marie Bochet.It’s a mix of actors, models and athletes, with the show built around ideas of beauty, confidence and self-expression.But for Indian fans, Aishwarya’s appearance will have its own significance.She has been associated with the brand for years, and her Cannes and Paris appearances have made her one of the most recognisable Indian faces on international red carpets.Now she’s heading back to the Eiffel Tower.And if her last two Paris appearances are anything to go by, the outfit reveal on September 28 is going to be worth watching.
