After making headlines with his first red carpet outing in Manish Malhotra couture, Karan Johar returned to the prestigious Cannes in a look that paid tribute to legacy, craftsmanship, and the late Indian designer Rohit Bal. Walking the red carpet for the screening of Homebound, Karan made his second appearance in hand-embroidered attire that has everyone talking.

For the festival gala, Karan turned heads in a regal all-black ensemble from the shelves of Rohit Bal’s couture collection. The real star of his attire was a hand-embroidered velvet jacket that reportedly took 410 hours to create. The jacket, made from rich silk velvet, was adorned with intricate zardozi embroidery, featuring delicate floral and rose motifs that have long been a signature of Bal’s style.

Letting the exquisite jacket do the talking, the filmmaker styled it with a crisp black shirt and tailored trousers. Further, Karan accessorised with standout pieces from Tyaani Jewellery, including a ruby-studded choker and a bold, ornate ring.