Paris Fashion Week 2025 has witnessed a stylish face-off between two of Bollywood's Gen Z stars: Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday. Both actresses made their mark at the prestigious event, showcasing distinct fashion sensibilities and solidifying their positions as rising fashion icons.
Janhvi Kapoor made waves with her appearance at the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026 show. Styled by her cousin Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi donned a head-to-toe Miu Miu ensemble that paid homage to pop icon Britney Spears. The outfit featured a navy blue button-fronted top, a check-printed pleated mini skirt, and an oversized brown leather jacket. She accessorized with a tan mini handbag, sunglasses, calf-length stockings, and black sling-back pumps from Miu Miu. Diamond-adorned silver ear cuffs and rings from Chopard added a touch of elegance. Janhvi's hair was styled in a sleek, sling-backed top knot with wavy ends, complementing her dewy makeup look with pink eyeshadow and glossy caramel-pink lips. Janhvi told British Vogue that her Miu Miu outfit was a homage to Britney Spears, stating she is a "big Britney fan".
In addition to her Miu Miu look, Janhvi also sported a rare archival John Galliano dress from the designer's 1986 "Fallen Angels" collection. The ribbed, pinstriped scissor-pleat dress featured a plunging neckline and sculpted shape. She styled it with black cat-eye Prada sunglasses, a sleek clutch, and pointy heels.
Ananya Panday, the Indian brand ambassador for Chanel, attended the Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Women's Ready-to-Wear show. She sported a cute yet chic all-black crochet ensemble. The black crochet top featured a V neckline, half-length sleeves, scalloped white crochet borders, a relaxed fit, and see-through eyelet detailing. The matching black crochet skirt featured a high-rise waist, a relaxed silhouette, and a scalloped hem. Ananya paired the outfit with black sling-back pumps from Chanel and a classic gold chain Chanel bag, ditching jewelry to keep the aesthetic minimal. Her hair was styled with soft blowout waves, and she opted for glossy mauve pink lips, muted brown eyeshadow, and a beaming highlighter for her glam.
Ananya's appearance at Paris Fashion Week also led to a memorable encounter with Hollywood star Pedro Pascal. Photos of the two posing together went viral, with fans also noting Pascal's Chanel bag, which drew comparisons to Joey Tribbiani's "man-purse" from Friends. Besides the Chanel show, Ananya attended the BoF 500 Gala at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris.
The two Bollywood actresses not only showcased their sartorial choices but also mingled with other prominent figures in the fashion and entertainment industries. Janhvi Kapoor joined A-listers like Kylie Jenner, Emma Watson, Emma Corrin, and Laura Harrier at the Miu Miu show. Ananya Panday was photographed with BLACKPINK's Jennie and singer Gracie Abrams.
Janhvi Kapoor is currently basking in the critical acclaim for her role in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, while Ananya Panday was last seen in Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. Ananya will next appear in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, slated to premiere on December 31.
Both Janhvi and Ananya have solidified their positions as fashion icons, showcasing their individual styles and representing Bollywood on a global platform.
