Tradition meets modernity in Shantanu Maheshwari latest Cannes 2024 look

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival is ablaze with glitter and glamour showcasing stunning outfits by celebrities This year actor Shantanu Maheshwari is turning heads with his dapper style statement standing out strongTradition meets modernity in Shantanu Maheshwari latest lookView this post on InstagramA post shared by Instant Bollywood instantbollywoodTeaming up with stylist Pyu Mishra Shantanus outfit inculcated Indian crafts which had an upper edge of a traditional sewing technique called aplik which is an ornamental needlework that comes from Gujarat In this technique patches or patterns are sewn onto the base fabric by hand The creation was put together by designer Rohit Bal for this lookTo celebrate Shantanus roots in Rajasthan the stylist opted for a bandhgala with a very young fresh and modern approach to it The silhouette has an open front and classic jodhpuri pants were replaced with a flared layered linen trousers The motifs on the bandhgala are inspired from the magnificent beauty of natures flora and fauna Pure chanderi silk has been appliqued onto it to create a botanical art pieceComing to the jewellery donned by Shantanu the stylist layered a silver disc lemon quartz chain with a silver zircon necklace for a peekaboo effect under the bandhgala Shantanus look is completed with an exclusively handmade Peshawari jutti embellished with ivory pearls created by none other than Abu Jani and Sandeep KhoslaAbout Shantanu previously at Cannes 2024Shantanu Maheshwari unveiled the poster for his upcoming movie lsquoLove in Vietnamrsquo at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival For this special event the lsquoGangubai Kathiawadirsquo star chose a unique Chikankari outfit a classic Indian craft from Lucknow reimagined with a contemporary twistShantanu collaborated with ace designer Shahab Durazi donning a sleek and modern shacket instead of the traditional chikankari kurtas or bandis The shacket a stylish blend of a shirt and a jacket was intricately embellished with pearl and crystal beading symbolizing a fusion of French and Indian aesthetics The patterns featured Fleurdelis lily flowers and Indian paisley reflecting designs from the postMughal Kashmir regionAlong with the detailing of the outfit Shantanus stylist Pyu Mishra also ensured that the accessory with his outfit was beautiful rustic tribal silver jewelry from Jaypore a contemporary interpretation of ageold Indian tribal craft To complete the ensemble Pyu added timeless monk shoes handpainted with a cityscape of Kolkata adding a personal touch to his look