Sonam Kapoor has captured the global spotlight with her unique style and unparalleled charm. From the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival to the Met Gala, every appearance she makes is like a visual feast that is unforgettable. This article will take you through 12 iconic moments of Sonam Kapoor and explore how she shows her perfect look for every important occasion through carefully selected clothes, exquisite makeup, unique accessories and elegant hairstyles.
1. Sonam Kapoor Attends the 2011 Cannes Film Festival
This is Sonam Kapoor's first Cannes Film Festival. She wore a white crisp gown designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. The gown stood out with its unique structure and dramatic design. The top half of the gown is a tight corset design that highlights her figure, while the bottom half is a cascading skirt, adding to the overall gorgeousness.
Her hair was pulled into a high bun, which was very elegant. This hairstyle not only highlights her facial features, but also matches her gown perfectly, adding a sense of sophistication to the overall look.
Sonam chose simple yet sophisticated accessories. She wore a pair of Chopard earrings, which were simple in design but very sparkling, adding a sense of luxury to her overall look. She also wore an Amrapali ring, which had a unique design and added a touch of exoticism. Her shoes were Ferragamo heels, which perfectly echoed her gown.
Her makeup was mainly natural, highlighting her eyes and lips. Her eye makeup used a soft smoky effect to make her eyes look deeper. Her lips were painted with a light pink lipstick, adding a touch of sweetness. The overall makeup was very elegant and complemented her gown and hairstyle.
2. Sonam Kapoor at King Charles III's coronation
Sonam Kapoor wore a custom gown designed by Indian designer Anamika Khanna and British designer Emilia Wickstead for King Charles III's coronation. The gown was ivory, with an off-the-shoulder design, a tight cut that extended to a fluffy skirt, and was decorated with floral patterns in various colors, including blue, red, pink, yellow, purple and green.
Her hairstyle was a side-parted wavy curl, with smooth and natural hair, adding a touch of elegance. For makeup, she chose brown eyeshadow, paired with glossy lips and bronze contouring, and the overall makeup was natural and sophisticated.
For accessories, Sonam chose simple dangling earrings and a few eye-catching rings. The earrings were from Jessica McCormack and Garrard. Her shoes were designed by Manolo Blahnik.
3. Sonam Kapoor at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
At the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Sonam Kapoor's look was undoubtedly one of the highlights on the red carpet. She wore a lime green Elie Saab feather gown that was not only dramatic but also dreamy. The dress was designed with a lot of fluffy feathers, and was full of layers from the shoulders to the hem. The skirt was wide and flowing, extending to the ground to form a trail, and the dress was also decorated with intricate floral embroidery, which further enhanced the luxurious feeling of the dress.
Her hairstyle was a sleek and neat middle-parted low bun, and her hair was neatly combed back and tied into an elegant bun. This simple and capable hairstyle was very suitable for her facial contours, and it also avoided clashing with the design of the dress. As for accessories, she only wore a pair of simple but shiny long gem earrings, which sparkled in the light and added a touch of color to her look.
Her makeup is more natural, with a smooth and flawless base and rich eye makeup. Black eyeliner is used to highlight the eye contour, and soft eyeshadow tones enhance the depth of the eyes. Her lip color is bright pink, which contrasts with the soft color of the dress and adds highlights to the face.
4. Sonam Kapoor attended the Filmfare Awards 2016
At the 2016 Filmfare Awards, Sonam Kapoor wore an elegant traditional Indian costume, showing her noble and elegant temperament. She chose an ivory short top with delicate floral embroidery, mainly using gold and green silk threads. The pattern presents natural flowers and leaves, giving people a noble and elegant feeling. The neckline of the top is low, revealing a small part of the neck skin, adding a touch of sexiness.
Her lower body is wearing an ivory long skirt that matches the color of the top. The skirt is wide and layered, and the thin material creates a light and elegant effect. The shawl is also ivory white, thin and transparent, and is embellished with floral patterns similar to the embroidery on the top. The shawl rests easily on her shoulders, with a corner hanging down on her arm, adding a sense of layering to the look.
Her hairstyle is an elegant low bun, with her hair neatly combed back and tied into a smooth bun. The bun is very tight and smooth, with no scattered hair in front of the forehead, giving a clean and tidy feeling. There are no obvious hair accessories, and the hairstyle is mainly simple and elegant.
Her base makeup uses natural tones to make her skin look smooth and flawless, exuding a healthy glow. A light layer of blush is lightly swept on her cheeks, adding a healthy rosy feeling. Eye makeup is the focus of the entire makeup. She uses black eyeliner to depict a rich cat-eye effect, making her eyes deeper and more spiritual. Thick and curled eyelashes further enhance the three-dimensional sense of the eyes. She chose a light pink lip color and applied a glossy lip gloss to make her lips look plump and healthy. This natural pink color perfectly matches the elegance of the overall look.
She only wore a striking green gemstone necklace, which was inlaid with multiple large emeralds, and the overall shape was gorgeous and full of nobility. Her nails were painted with light pink nail polish, which was consistent with her makeup style, and looked soft and delicate.
5. Sonam Kapoor attended the 2017 Vogue Women of the Year Awards
At the 2017 Vogue Women of the Year Awards, Sonam Kapoor chose an emerald green off-shoulder dress designed by Fouad Sarkis Couture. This dress is not only bright in color, but also very unique in design. The wide neckline covers the shoulders, creating a dramatic silhouette. The waist design of the dress highlights her waistline, while the fluffy skirt adds to the overall gorgeousness.
Her hairstyle is also very chic. She chose a simple middle-parted short hair, which is in sharp contrast to her usual long hair style, and looks fresh and fashionable. In terms of accessories, she matched with exquisite diamond earrings and several sparkling rings. These jewels add a touch of sparkle and luxury to the overall look.
In terms of makeup, Sonam chose a natural look that highlighted her facial features. Her eye makeup was dominated by soft brown and gold, and paired with red lipstick, the overall makeup looked very harmonious and natural. Her facial contours were well emphasized through slight contouring, making her facial lines more three-dimensional.
6. Sonam Kapoor attended the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Sonam Kapoor chose a golden dress designed by Elie Saab. This golden shiny dress has exquisite floral patterns on it, and the surface is dotted with shining sequins. The fluffy floor-length skirt adds a sense of luxury. The deep V-neck design shows off her sexy figure, while the chic golden belt at the waist adds a touch of playfulness. The overall look is both elegant and charming, perfectly highlighting her fashion taste.
Her hairstyle is loose straight hair, which not only modifies her face shape well, but also makes her look casual and elegant. In terms of makeup, she chose a clear base makeup to highlight her eyes and lips. The eye makeup is mainly dark eyeliner and thick eyelashes, and the lip makeup is nude lipstick, the overall effect is very harmonious.
For accessories, Sonam Kapoor wore 42 carat Chopard diamond earrings, which added a sparkle to her overall look. She also carried a gold clutch bag, which perfectly matched her dress.
7. Sonam Kapoor attended the premiere of the 2019 movie "The Zoya Factor"
At the premiere of the 2019 movie "The Zoya Factor", Sonam Kapoor wore a gorgeous red dress designed by Georges Hobeika. The dress has a tube top design and a thin cape-style sleeve on the shoulder, adding a soft and elegant feeling. The waist of the dress is tightened, showing the beautiful body curve, and the skirt flows naturally, bringing an elegant dynamic feeling.
She wore a pair of simple and elegant gold hoop earrings and a thin gold bracelet on her wrist. Although the accessories are simple, they are very delicate. She held a small silver clutch, the metallic texture of which contrasted sharply with her red dress.
Her hair was in natural waves, parted in the middle and scattered over her shoulders, adding a feminine and romantic touch. This hairstyle is simple but very classic, complementing the elegant style of the dress.
For her makeup, Sonam chose a natural base to highlight her smooth and flawless skin. Her eye makeup was mainly smoky eyeshadow, paired with thick lashes, making her eyes more deep and charming. Her lip makeup chose a soft light pink lipstick, which formed a harmonious contrast with the bright red dress and perfectly balanced the tone of the overall look.
8. Sonam Kapoor attended the Valentino 2020 Spring and Summer Collection
Sonam Kapoor wore a white wide skirt dress at the Valentino 2020 Spring and Summer Collection fashion show. The dress features a lapel design, fine pleats on the chest, and a wide, draped skirt. The smooth cut highlights her body proportions. There is a white belt around the waist, which gently tightens the waist and enhances the three-dimensional and layered sense of the dress. The cuffs are designed with open details, adding a modern touch.
She wore a gold layered necklace from Amrapali Jewels, which broke the monotony of the white dress and added highlights to the overall look. The exaggerated long gold earrings complement the necklace, and the delicate rings on the fingers are in line with the overall accessory style. The vintage printed shawl on the left hand forms a sharp contrast with the overall white look, adding a unique style.
Her hairstyle is a smooth low bun, and her hair is neatly combed back, which looks very refreshing and neat. The hairstyle is simple, but it fits the elegant and generous style of the whole look.
She chose a matte base makeup, her skin looks smooth and flawless, and her facial contours are more distinct. Her eye makeup is very rich, with black eyeliner and dark eyeshadow highlighting the eye contour, making the eyes look deeper and more spiritual. Thick and curled eyelashes further enhance the three-dimensional effect of the eyes. Her lip color is a natural nude color, and the overall makeup is harmonious and natural.
9. Sonam Kapoor attended London Fashion Week 2021
At London Fashion Week 2021, Sonam Kapoor's look was stunning. She wore a full-length coat designed by Emilia Wickstead and a dress from The Row. The coat adopts a classic 50s style cut, with a plaid pattern and belt, a classic neckline design and a double-breasted front, which perfectly combines elegance and modern elements. The white dress from The Row added a touch of softness and elegance to the overall look.
Her accessories are also very exquisite, holding a leather cloud clutch from Céline, adding a touch of retro flavor. She also wore sunglasses from Bottega Veneta, which perfectly completed the overall look. She chose red nail polish to add a touch of color to the overall look.
In terms of makeup, Sonam maintained her usual natural style and chose a light makeup that highlighted her natural beauty. Her hairstyle was a simple shawl-length hair, which matched the overall look elegant and generous.
10. Sonam Kapoor attended the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Ceremony
At the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Ceremony, Sonam Kapoor wore a blue off-shoulder midi dress designed by Alexander McQueen and worth about 25,000 rupees. The dress has a corset design and a pleated skirt, showing her elegance and fashion sense.
She paired it with black faux leather gloves and matching boots, and the overall look was very fashionable. Her hairstyle was a natural shawl with a middle part, maintaining a simple and elegant style.
In terms of makeup, Sonam chose smoky eyeshadow, smudged eyeliner, thick lashes, dark eyebrows, blush, highlighter and pink lipstick, and the overall makeup was very delicate. Her makeup was created by famous makeup artist Mickey Contractor.
11. Sonam Kapoor attended the Dior Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture Show
Sonam Kapoor chose a white shirt and a dark blue polka dot tie at the Dior Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture Show. Her coat was a brown leather jacket with an American flag pattern on it, which was unique and rebellious in design. Her bottom was a gray wool A-line skirt, which was simple and elegant, balancing the toughness of the jacket.
Her hairstyle was designed by Stephane Lancien, with a side part and delicate curls. This hairstyle not only modified her face shape, but also added a sense of retro elegance.
Sonam chose delicate silver earrings and matching rings, adding a subtle sense of elegance. She also wore Dior's signature Spectadior pumps, which were simple yet bold, with a buckled strap that added elegance and sophistication to the look.
Her makeup was done by Namrata Soni, who applied a radiant base that showed off her flawless skin. The eyeshadow had a subtle shimmer that accentuated her eyes. She chose a nude matte lipstick, keeping her look understated yet gorgeous, which complemented her overall look.
