Celebrating the convergence of jewellery, fashion and global culture, Vandana M. Jagwani attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival in association with BMW, representing a shared vision of innovation, craftsmanship and progressive luxury on the global stage.
A creative entrepreneur shaping the evolving landscape of luxury jewellery and design-led ventures, Vandana M. Jagwani is the Founder and Partner of Vandals, India’s first designer lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, and the Creative Director of Mahesh Notandass, a legacy jewellery house celebrated for its fine craftsmanship and global presence. Known for her contemporary design perspective and commitment to innovation, Vandana’s presence at Cannes represents a powerful celebration of Indian jewellery design on one of the world’s most prestigious cultural platforms.
For her Cannes appearance, Vandana was styled by Shaleena Nathani and wore a holographic Ramikadi ensemble that brought together futuristic glamour with contemporary Indian fashion. In a thoughtful nod to conscious luxury and repurposing, the look was reimagined from an outfit she had previously worn for her brother’s wedding, reflecting a growing shift towards meaningful fashion and rewear culture within modern luxury. Complementing the ensemble was a striking high jewellery necklace centred around a rare 28-carat heart-shaped diamond, encircled by vivid emeralds and elevated through a medley of diamonds that created a dazzling statement finish.
Together, Vandana M. Jagwani and BMW came together at Cannes in a moment that celebrated artistry, ambition and the evolving language of global luxury across fashion, jewellery and design.
Speaking about the moment, Vandana shared:
“For me, this moment is incredibly special not only because it represents Indian jewellery design on a global platform like Cannes, but also because it marks a personal milestone in my journey as a designer and entrepreneur. I’ve always believed that luxury today is about individuality, emotion and storytelling, and being able to bring that perspective to a platform as iconic as Cannes feels truly meaningful.”
Her appearance at the festival’s 79th edition marks a defining global moment for the designer and reinforces the growing international resonance of India’s creative voices across fashion, jewellery, culture and luxury.