Mumbai, May 25 -- At the ongoing 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival this year, actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Diana Penty have delivered some of the most striking fashion moments at the French Riviera. Diana Penty's appearances have been heavily inclined into Indian craftsmanship while still feeling uniquely modern. Her second Cannes look came dressed in a striking red gown by Amit Aggarwal, a designer renowned for his futuristic silhouettes and experimental textiles. The ensemble carried sculpted structures, fluid metallic textures and dramatic detailing.

What stood out was the textile as it drew inspiration from Ikat, the traditional dyeing and weaving craft that has held a solid ground in India for years. The actress paire...