The empress is here: Internet bows to Aishwarya's crown moment at Paris show

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again proved why she is a force to reckon with on the global fashion stage. The actor left fans impressed with her regal ‘queen’ energy as she closed L’Oral Paris’ Le Dfil show at Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Walking the ramp at Place Joffre against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower and the Ecole Militaire, Aishwarya made a dramatic statement in an all-black couture look.For the showcase, titled ‘Express Your Worth’, Aishwarya wore a custom ensemble from Syrian luxury label Yara Shoemaker’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 couture collection. The look was conceptualised and styled by celebrity stylist Mohit Rai.Aishwarya’s outfit featured a two-piece velvet gown with 3D fringe embroidery and a crystal-embellished cape. The fitted gown came with a plunging neckline, a cinched waist and a dramatic floor-length silhouette. The look was completed with a velvet cape, detailed along the borders with pearl and crystal embellishments.Fans were simply impressed with her striking look. One of the X users wrote, “Alright there She is... Royalty herself #AishwaryaRai #AishwaryaRaiBachchan trust her Always to bring in the drama. Walk, Poise, Grace Unmatched (sic),” while another wrote, “YES! YES! YES! The Empress is here. The one and the only A I S H W A R Y A R A I AV courtesy of L'Oral Paris (sic).” A third user chimed in and wrote, “Her walk, her aura, her undeniable slay on the runway. The L’Oral Queen! (sic).” Another wrote, “The Grace,The Poise & The Confidence; She Defines Everything with this look (sic).”The star-studded showcase brought together an international line-up of L’Oral Paris ambassadors, with Aishwarya sharing the stage with Simone Ashley, Viola Davis, Jane Fonda and Celine Dion. One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Aishwarya and Celine held hands, shared a warm hug and kiss, and even broke into an impromptu dance on stage.Meanwhile, Aishwarya's last theatrical release was director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II, featuring Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R Parthiban in key roles.- Ends