Urvashi Rautelaturned heads once again at the 78th edition. She kicked off her red carpet journey in a bold, parrot-inspired gown paired with a quirky parrot-shaped clutch — a look that sparked mixed reactions online.Undeterred by the chatter, Urvashi made a striking comeback with yet another buzzworthy accessory that kept fashion watchers talking.A Golden Moment on the Red CarpetIn the early hours of May 23, 2025, Urvashi lit up Instagram with what many are calling one of her most stunning red carpet moments to date. Attending the screening of La Venue De L’avenir (Colours Of Time) at the Cannes Film Festival, the actress dazzled in a heavily embellished, golden fishtail gown by Joli Poli, complete with dramatic cape-style sleeves. While the gown itself was a showstopper, it was her eye-catching gold bikini-shaped bag that truly stole the spotlight and had the internet buzzing.
The Statement Bag That Stole the ShowThe actress turned heads at Cannes with a bold fashion statement — a bust-shaped bikini bag from the luxury label Judith Leiber. The metallic gold accessory, designed to mimic a bikini top, was adorned with an opulent mix of crystal necklaces in varying shapes and sizes — from large round gems to pear-shaped and trillion-cut drops. The lavish design was further elevated with accents of pearls and semi-precious stones.Featuring a pull-tab magnetic closure, champagne-toned metal hardware, a removable shoulder chain, and a metallic leather-lined interior, the quirky yet luxe bag quickly became a hot topic online.Jaw-Dropping Price TagAccording to a report published in Bollywoosshaadis.com, Urvashi’s bold bikini-shaped bag didn’t just make headlines for its design—it also came with a jaw-dropping price tag. The Judith Leiber creation is reportedly priced at a hefty $6,195, which translates to approximately Rs 5.29 lakh. But this isn’t the only “bust” bag in the brand’s quirky collection. Judith Leiber offers eight other variations, with the most expensive ones—Bust Don’t Tell Mama and Bust Standing Ovation—each priced at $7,995 (around Rs 6.82 lakh).Interestingly, Urvashi’s viral parrot clutch from her earlier red carpet appearance was also a Judith Leiber piece, carrying a price tag of Rs 4.86 lakh.Photoshoot ControversyBefore making her grand entrance on the Cannes red carpet, she was spotted striking poses for a photoshoot on the stairway of her hotel. However, what caught attention wasn’t just her glamorous look—it was the fact that she reportedly blocked the passage for several other guests during the shoot. Despite the growing crowd waiting to pass, the actress remained focused on her shoot, neither stepping aside nor acknowledging the inconvenience caused, sparking mixed reactions online.Urvashi began her Cannes 2025 run in a dark green asymmetrical gown paired with a Rs 4.57 lakh crystal parrot clutch from Judith Leiber. She later wore a black textured gown for O Agente Secreto, which was reportedly damaged while she helped a 70-year-old woman. For her third appearance, she opted for a custom Romzy gown.
