Fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi made a dazzling debut on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, wearing a breathtaking pink ruffled gown with an impressive long train. The gown, a labor of love crafted over a month, has captivated the internet, earning praise from luminaries like actor Sonam Kapoor and fashion critic Sufi Motiwala.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Tyagi revealed that her gown was created using 1,000 meters of fabric and weighed over 20 kg. “Stepping onto the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival as a debutant feels surreal. I poured my heart and soul into creating this pink gown, which took 30 days, 1000 meters of fabric, and weighs over 20kg. The journey has been intense, but every moment was worth it. I’m overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the love and support from all of you. This is a dream come true, and I hope my creation dazzles you as much as your support has inspired me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!” she wrote.
Her post garnered enthusiastic reactions from the fashion community. Influencer Komal Pandey commented, “Hard work and talent in equal parts. You’re legendary, Nancy. This will go down in the books.” Actor-comedian Kusha Kapila added, “Don’t know a Cannes story better than yours. Smashed it and how.” Actor Bhumi Pednekar also showed her support with raising hands emoticons.
Who is Nancy Tyagi?
Nancy Tyagi, born in Baranwa, Uttar Pradesh, rose to fame with her creative videos recreating celebrity outfits. Over the years, she has skillfully replicated designer ensembles worn by stars like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt. Notably, she recreated Padukone’s Louis Vuitton gown from the Oscars 2023 and Bhatt’s grey puff-sleeved gown by Korean designer Miss Sohee, which Bhatt wore at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
In her popular videos, Tyagi begins by showcasing the original design. She then takes her viewers through the entire process, from selecting fabrics in Delhi’s markets to stitching the pieces on camera and unveiling the final look.
Known for her meticulous “outfits from scratch” videos, Tyagi has amassed a following of over 930,000 on Instagram and more than a million subscribers on YouTube. Her appearance at Cannes 2024 was part of the Brut India squad, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
