Janhvi Kapoor has once again turned heads, this time in Paris, by showcasing a vintage John Galliano dress from his Spring/Summer 1986 collection, titled "Fallen Angels". The actress exuded vintage charm in the classic piece, proving that archival fashion never goes out of style.
The dress, a scissor-pleat design, is a piece of fashion history, reflecting Galliano's early vision, where rebellion and poetry met in fabric. The "Fallen Angels" collection, inspired by post-revolutionary France, marked a shift from royal extravagance to cleaner Greco-Roman shapes, rejecting monarchy in favor of the simplicity of ancient Greece and Rome. Galliano's designs from this era condensed layers, lightened fabrics, and elevated waistlines, setting a new standard of refined minimalism.
Kapoor's pinstriped, form-fitting dress offers a nod to power-dressing with its sharply tailored lines and dramatic plunging neckline. The deep V-cut captures the sensuality of the ensemble, while the soft ribbed texture adds depth and tactile sophistication. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi kept her look minimalist, complementing the dress with black cat-eye Prada sunglasses, a glossy black clutch, and pointed black heels. This gave her a chic Parisian vibe. Milo Jewels earrings and Amrapali rings added a soft glimmer and warmth to the ensemble.
Whether seated in a vintage-inspired armchair or walking through a luxury hotel corridor, Kapoor's silhouette evoked the allure of 90s high fashion with a modern, cinematic edge. This isn't the first time Janhvi has embraced vintage looks. Recently, at the Toronto International Film Festival, she wore a golden brocade strapless dress with a matching silk coat from Prada’s Spring 2004 collection, styled by Rhea Kapoor.
Kapoor's choice to wear the Galliano dress highlights the growing trend of archival fashion. She didn't try to recreate the past but carried it forward, turning nostalgia into something current. In her Paris moment, Janhvi demonstrated that style can be quiet yet powerful, reborn rather than always new.
