New Delhi: Social media influencer and self-made designer Nancy Tyagi once again made headlines by making her presence felt on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival wearing her own designed outfit, but this time her look has become the reason for praise as well as a new controversy.
Nancy Tyagi’s second look at Cannes 2025 and design claim
Nancy Tyagi, who stole the show at Cannes last year with her huge pink gown, was seen this time in a crystal-pearl corset mini dress. She styled the outfit with a dramatic long trail. Nancy claimed that she designed the dress herself and it took her a whole month to make it. She also revealed that this color is her mother’s favorite. Her design was highly appreciated on social media, where her fans praised her talent and confidence.
Nancy’s dress surrounded by controversies: What was the truth?
However, questions soon started arising on Nancy’s claim. Famous singer Neha Bhasin shared some pictures on her Instagram stories, in which she can be seen wearing a similar corset at a concert in December 2024. Neha Bhasin told that she had taken this corset from a fashion store in Mumbai ‘The Source Bombay’. After this, the founder of ‘The Source Bombay’ also confirmed that Nancy had bought this corset from her store for around ₹ 25,000 before Cannes.
After this revelation, a debate has erupted on social media. Some people are supporting Nancy and praising her confidence, while some are accusing her of stealing credit and lying. However, it is also being told that the cape worn with the dress may have been made by Nancy herself.
What matters – design or confidence?
Nancy Tyagi’s story of her rise from a small town girl to the Cannes red carpet is an inspiration to many. She has made her mark through her talent and social media following. The controversy has sparked a new debate on the importance of design originality and credit, especially on a platform where every aspect of fashion and design is scrutinised closely.
Whether the design is Nancy’s or someone else’s, it is a great achievement for an Indian influencer to reach an international platform like Cannes and make her presence felt there. The controversy highlights how important transparency and credit are in the fashion industry.
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