Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway as part of the ninth edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris. The event will take place on September 28, 2026, in Paris, France, bringing together prominent names from the global entertainment and fashion industries.
The Bollywood star and former Miss World will be joined by Thai-British actress and L’Oréal Paris Global Brand Ambassador Becky Armstrong, also known as Rebecca Patricia Armstrong. This year’s edition is themed “Express Your Worth” and focuses on sisterhood, diversity and inclusion.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Returns to the L’Oréal Paris Runway
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been associated with L’Oréal Paris since 2003 and has remained a familiar presence at Paris Fashion Week. She first walked at Le Défilé in 2019 and is now preparing for another appearance at the prestigious event.
The actress was spotted at Mumbai airport on September 26, 2026, as she travelled to Paris, creating excitement among her fans.
For this year’s runway, Aishwarya will represent the newly launched L’Oréal Paris Runway Matte Collection. The collection includes the hero shade 423 Audacious Red, a liquid lipstick specifically curated for Indian skin tones.
Becky Armstrong Joins the Global Lineup
Becky Armstrong is also set to take the Paris runway, continuing her growing association with L’Oréal Paris. She made her Le Défilé debut in September 2025 during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection and became a L’Oréal Paris Global Brand Ambassador in 2026.
Her Paris schedule runs from September 28 to 29, following her appearance at Milan Fashion Week.
Becky Armstrong’s 2026 Projects
Armstrong has had a busy year across television, music, reality shows and fashion. Her 2026 projects include the Netflix series Girl From Nowhere: The Reset, in which she plays Nanno. The series premiered on March 7, 2026, on One 31 and oneD in Thailand before its global release on Netflix.
She also stars as Princess Catherine Blew de Laina opposite Freen Sarocha in the Thai series 4 Elements: The Air, which premiered on May 16, 2026, on Channel 7HD and iQIYI.
Her other projects include the reality show Project DUO ONE: Two Souls, One Dream, where she serves as a Chemistry Commentator alongside Freen Sarocha. In music, she released her single “Stuck in Between” on July 10, 2026.
Armstrong was also appointed Tod’s Brand Ambassador on August 4, 2026, followed by her first official appearance for the brand at Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2026.
Star-Studded Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris 2026 Lineup
The ninth edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris features a long list of international celebrities and models. Alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Becky Armstrong, the lineup includes actresses Viola Davis, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria and Andie MacDowell.
Models Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Simone Ashley, Luma Grothe and Aja Naomi King are also part of the event. Paralympic champions Marie Bochet and Bebe Vio Grandis, as well as American actress Kristen Bell, are among the other names associated with the show.
Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris 2026: Date, Venue and Live Streaming
The fashion event will be held at Place Joffre, located directly in front of the Eiffel Tower. The show is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM CEST, which corresponds to 2:00 AM ICT on September 29 for audiences in Thailand.
The event will be streamed globally through L’Oréal Paris’s official digital and social media platforms, including its YouTube channel.
Beyond the runway, L’Oréal Paris will introduce its Runway Matte Collection, featuring five bold shades of Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipsticks designed for different skin tones, with particular attention to Indian consumers.
In India, L’Oréal Paris has partnered with Amazon as its online retail partner and Lifestyle Stores for offline distribution. The brand will also conduct its first-ever masterclass in Mumbai in October, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry of Le Défilé and the new collection.