Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter’s debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival isn’t just a milestone in his acting career but also a defining moment for Gen Z fashion on the global stage. Representing a new generation of Indian cinema alongside co-stars Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa in Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, Khatter has fully embraced the Cannes spotlight with a wardrobe that feels fresh, self-assured, and unmistakably Gen Z.
The dapper actor marked his arrival at Cannes with a series of images shared via Instagram, captioned simply, “Bonjour festival de Cannes.” Far from the rigid red-carpet formula, Khatter’s style has been about relaxed silhouettes, playful layering, and a curated sense of ease. He kicked off his Cannes photo diary with an all-white look that balanced structure with flexibility.
In his first look, he was spotted wearing a loose, open white linen shirt, left deliberately unbuttoned at the top, layered over a snug T-shirt, paired with matching linen trousers. The ensemble was styled to ease as he kept the sleeves casually rolled up, shirt untucked, and topped off with minimal accessories like a classic analog watch, sunglasses, and black shoes. His neatly styled curls and the relaxed pose around the Cannes palm logo with one hand in his pocket completed the visual of a man entirely at ease in his own skin. The monochrome look exhibited quiet sophistication, grounded in effortlessness rather than extravagance.
In another look that captured his entirely unbothered rizz at the international film festival, he was seen in a fitted beige T-shirt with a V-cut neckline, sleeves pushed up to the elbows, paired with high-waisted black flared trousers. Cinched at the waist with a belt, the silhouette felt like a subtle nod to '70s menswear, but the overall vibe was undeniably modern. Khatter’s grooming only added to the sharpness and he posed candidly on the streets sporting his favourite sunglasses, watch and black shoes. Whether it was the slightly tousled curls grazing his forehead or the clean, sculpted beard, every detail felt intentional without crossing into overdone territory. The look was polished without being stiff, and on point with Gen Z aesthetics.
At the prestigious event, when the evening called for something more formal, Ishaan didn’t miss a beat. For the exclusive Dior dinner at Cannes, he arrived in a suave grey dinner jacket paired with black tailored pants, both from Dior Men’s latest collection. Sharing space with global talents like Boran Kuzum, Enzo Brumm, Oscar Lesage, and Makita Samba, Ishaan’s presence stood out for its quiet confidence. The outfit was crisp, clean-lined, and classic, yet worn with the kind of ease that’s become his signature for public appearances.
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