Cannes Film Festival 2025: Parul Gulati attends premiere of Eddington in hair-inspired ensemble 2025 : Bollywood News

Actress-entrepreneur Parul Gulati made her red-carpet debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, attending the world premiere of Eddington, the latest film by director Ari Aster. The film, one of the most anticipated titles at this year’s festival, features a high-profile cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal.

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Parul Gulati attends premiere of Eddington in hair-inspired ensemble

For her red-carpet appearance at this second event in Cannes, Parul chose an unconventional route with a custom-made ensemble crafted entirely out of human hair. The look, conceptualised by Parul and executed by stylist Mohit Rai and designer Riddhi Bansal, served as a tribute to her entrepreneurial venture—a hair extension brand she founded and continues to lead. The outfit reportedly took over a month to create, involving a team of 12 artisans and extensive hours of craftsmanship. The outfit, while visually striking, also carried a symbolic message about self-expression, individuality, and the merging of creative and entrepreneurial identities.

In a statement about her appearance, Parul Gulati shared, “Attending the Cannes Film Festival has been a long-standing dream of mine—not just as an actor, but as someone who is deeply in love with the art of cinema. Being able to walk the red carpet at the premiere of Eddington was surreal. Ari Aster’s work has always fascinated me, and to witness a film of this scale, starring artists like Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal—actors I’ve admired for years—was a true full-circle moment. This experience is more than a milestone; it’s a reminder of why we tell stories, why we watch them, and why cinema matters.”

Speaking about her fashion choice, she added, “I wanted my red carpet look to reflect that same spirit of individuality and risk-taking. Wearing an outfit made entirely out of human hair wasn’t just about pushing fashion boundaries—it was a homage to my journey, to every woman who’s ever embraced her uniqueness, and to the idea that our roots—quite literally—can be our biggest strength. To represent both my creative and entrepreneurial side at a platform as iconic as Cannes is a moment I’ll never forget.”

Parul’s appearance has sparked conversations about creative expression on international red carpets, positioning her as one of the more unconventional voices to emerge from this year’s festival.

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