Okay, this totally started because I kept seeing headlines about Deepika at Cannes, especially ones screaming ‘most popular dresses ever’. I figured, instead of just reading those, why not actually sit down and figure out what really made the cut? Like, dig into it myself.
Step 1: Gathering All The Looks
First thing, I went hunting. Needed every single major red carpet appearance Deepika made at Cannes over the years. My desk looked crazy for a while – browser tabs exploding, Instagram saved collections filling up, Pinterest boards dedicated just to her Cannes moments. I combed through fan pages, fashion blogs, and definitely the big news sites covering Cannes each year. Wanted pictures, clear ones, front and back views. Couldn’t forget videos either; seeing the dresses move changes everything.
Step 2: Facing The “Popularity” Puzzle
This bit was messy. What does ‘most popular’ even mean? Media praise? Fan votes? Memes? Searches? Feels like throwing stuff at the wall. What I ended up doing was looking for patterns. Which looks got:
- Talked about the most right when she wore them? Checked headline numbers and social media buzz stats from those specific days/years.
- Stayed in the conversation long after Cannes ended? Did people keep tagging them? Were they constantly popping up in ‘best of’ lists later?
- Absolutely blown up the fan communities? Saw which dresses fan accounts kept reposting, which ones got thousands of likes on Instagram compilations even now.
Didn’t bother trying for exact numbers; it’s impossible. Just looked for a consistent roar around certain looks.
Step 3: Picking The Usual Suspects
After all that digging, a few dresses constantly came roaring back. Impossible to ignore them:
- The 2017 Red Zuhair Murad: That fiery red corset-top number with the mega-train. It was everywhere that year. The drama! People went nuts.
- The 2019 Lime Green Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla: That sharp color was iconic. Everyone was taking sides – love it or hate it? Guaranteed attention. Seriously unforgettable.
- The 2018 Pink Asymmetric Gown by Peter Dundas: This one felt so different for Cannes, so relaxed yet glam. Seemed to really resonate with people looking for something besides just pure princess.
- The 2022 White Louis Vuitton Pantsuit: Okay, not a dress! But the power move? Absolutely counts. It was a break from gowns, super chic, and got massive props for being bold.
Step 4: The Verdict (Kinda)
So, after all that clicking and scrolling and comparing… yeah, those are basically the ones constantly fighting for the top spots. That 2017 red Zuhair Murad? Feels like it might just edge out ahead based purely on sheer volume of buzz that year and how much people still obsess over pictures from that night. It was a proper Moment with a capital M.
But honestly? Trying to nail a single ‘most popular’ is pointless. It depends who you ask! That 2019 green dress might win for ‘most talked about’, the LV suit might win for ‘most refreshing’, the 2018 pink for ‘most effortless cool’. This whole exercise just confirmed what I suspected: Deepika serves looks at Cannes that get people talking and stay talked about, and these few are the undeniable heavy hitters in her portfolio.
Spent way more time than I planned! But hey, now I know.