BB Desk
Ishaan Khatter made yet another international appearance on June 24 at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week marking a significant moment not just in fashion, but also in the global rise of one of India’s most adaptable young stars.
Ishaan attended the show as a guest of the maison, solidifying his status as a rising international name with increasing impact beyond cinema. While his fashion choices have always stood out for having a distinct flair, this records his first official presence at one of the most prestigious event on the global style calendar. And what makes all this remarkable is the fact that he is the only Indian actor to have been invited to the show.
Ishaan arrived in a full Louis Vuitton look that fused archival nods with a modern, lived-in edge. The actor wore a structured leather blazer layered over a deep-hued printed knit cardigan and classic tank, paired with flared indigo denim featuring visible distressing and safety pin details. The combination married vintage nostalgia with luxury craftsmanship. Square-toed boots and signature LV monogrammed accents completed the look, grounding the ensemble with quiet confidence.
The choice of outfit was deliberate yet effortless, echoing Ishaan’s own evolution. As an actor who has consistently balanced Indian credibility with global visibility, the styling felt like an extension of his cinematic arc. Bold but not brash. Cultured but unpretentious. Classic masculinity with a subversive streak. His presence signals a continued deepening of fashion’s relationship with Indian talent, not just as ambassadors but as personalities with distinct sartorial voices.
The timing could not have been more appropriate. Ishaan’s popularity has gained a cross-continental edge fresh off the success of Netflix’s The Royals, where he plays a hesitant modern-day prince in a fictional monarchy. The series has become a breakout hit in multiple countries, with audiences praising his ability to bring vulnerability and complexity to the character, a rare feat in an era of formulaic streaming fare.
Just weeks ago, Ishaan also made his eagerly-anticipated Cannes Film Festival debut with Homebound, a quiet but stirring film that had Neeraj Ghaywan as director and Martin Scorsese as an executive producer. The screening received a prolonged standing ovation and positioned Ishaan as a serious dramatic actor on the world stage. Critics noted his performance as one of the most arresting in the Un Certain Regard section this year. Add to this his previous foray into international screens with Netflix’s The Perfect Couple opposite Nicole Kidman, and it becomes clear, Ishaan isn’t just on a strong run, he’s building a unique, global identity.
