Fashion Meets Art-Shalini Passi Bold ‘Longitude 77’ Gown Steals Spotlight at Cannes

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Shalini Passi, who left everyone speechless in ‘The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’, is making waves at the Cannes Film Festival. And this time, her style is such that you will be left wide-eyed! Recently, Shalini wore a wonderful gown at Cannes, which has been designed by famous designer Manish Malhotra himself. This is not just a beautiful dress, but a great example of our Indian art and culture, which he proudly presented on the global stage. The name of this gown is ‘Longitude 77’. Yes, this is not just a fashion piece, but a salute to India’s cultural heritage and identity. Let us tell you how this gown became the king of styling!

‘Longitude 77’: One gown, a thousand stories!

The artwork on this unique gown by Manish Malhotra is inspired by the series of the same name by famous artist Paresh Maity. Imagine how much diversity of our India, from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, is depicted on one gown! Standing on the balcony of Hotel Martinez, Shalini wore this navy blue strapless gown on which India’s beautiful views and colourful landscapes were spread like a painting, speaking.

The intricate printing and handwork on this gown depicts a journey of India’s geography, art and soul. It is a wonderful amalgamation of fashion and storytelling. This dress is a wonderful collaboration of Manish Malhotra’s mastery of fashion and Paresh Maiti’s art. In the true sense, it is not just a dress, but a moving work of art!

Shalini Pasi’s proud statement: “Wrapped in the soul of India…”

Shalini Pasi herself has shared these pictures on her Instagram, and her caption is heartwarming. She wrote, “Wrapped in the soul of India, sewn in art and heritage,” and called the gown “a canvas that combines my art, fashion and love for India.” She also expressed her pride in representing India’s heritage on an international stage like Cannes.

Manish Malhotra Jewellery, a stylish clutch by Judith Leiber, and perfect makeup by Shobhit Khurana completed the look. And yes, the look was styled by Nupur Mehta, while JB Beauty Artist beautifully did Shalini’s hair.

Shalini Passi has once again proved how you can present your cultural heritage through fashion on any international stage. Her look will surely be remembered as an art from India at Cannes 2025. Well done, Shalini! You did a great job!

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Snehlata Sinha

I began my journey in media with Radio Dhamal, where I honed my skills in radio broadcasting. After that, I spent two years at News24 and E24, gaining valuable experience in news reporting and journalism. For the past five years, I've been a lifestyle journalist at [Timesbull.Com ], specializing in...

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I began my journey in media with Radio Dhamal, where I honed my skills in radio broadcasting. After that, I spent two years at News24 and E24, gaining valuable experience in news reporting and journalism. For the past five years, I've been a lifestyle journalist at [Timesbull.Com ], specializing in...

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