Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé 2026, where she will share the global stage with Thai-British actress Becky Armstrong.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is returning to one of the biggest fashion events on the international calendar. The Bollywood actor and former Miss World will walk the runway at the ninth edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris, scheduled to take place in Paris on September 28, 2026.
This year’s show carries the theme “Express Your Worth”, with L’Oréal Paris placing emphasis on diversity, inclusion and sisterhood. Aishwarya will be joined by a global lineup of actors, models and athletes, including Thai-British actress and L’Oréal Paris Global Brand Ambassador Becky Armstrong, also known as Rebecca Patricia Armstrong.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns to the L’Oréal Paris runway
Aishwarya has been associated with L’Oréal Paris since 2003 and has become one of the brand’s most recognisable faces internationally.
She first walked at Le Défilé in 2019, and her return in 2026 marks another appearance at the L’Oréal Paris runway event during Paris Fashion Week.
The actor was spotted at Mumbai airport on September 26 as she travelled to Paris ahead of the show, generating considerable interest among fans and fashion followers.
For the 2026 edition, Aishwarya is expected to represent L’Oréal Paris’ newly launched Runway Matte Collection. The collection includes five shades of Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick, including 423 Audacious Red, a shade presented as being curated with Indian skin tones in mind.
Becky Armstrong joins Aishwarya in Paris
Becky Armstrong will also take to the runway for Le Défilé 2026.
The Thai-British actress made her Le Défilé debut in September 2025 during the presentation of L’Oréal Paris’ Spring/Summer 2026 collection. She subsequently became a L’Oréal Paris Global Brand Ambassador in 2026.
Her return to Paris follows a busy fashion schedule. Armstrong was also present at Milan Fashion Week, where she made her first official appearance for Italian luxury brand Tod’s following her appointment as a brand ambassador.
Her Paris schedule is expected to run from September 28 to 29.
Becky Armstrong’s 2026 projects
Armstrong has expanded her profile across television, streaming, music and fashion during 2026.
She features in the Netflix series Girl From Nowhere: The Reset, playing the character Nanno. The series premiered in Thailand on March 7 before its international availability on Netflix.
She also stars as Princess Catherine Blew de Laina opposite Freen Sarocha in the Thai series 4 Elements: The Air. The series premiered on May 16 on Channel 7HD and iQIYI.
Armstrong has also appeared on the reality format Project DUO ONE: Two Souls, One Dream, where she serves as a Chemistry Commentator alongside Freen Sarocha.
Her work in music continued with the release of her single “Stuck in Between” on July 10.
Beyond entertainment, Armstrong was appointed Tod’s Brand Ambassador on August 4, 2026, before making her first official appearance for the luxury label at Milan Fashion Week on September 25.
A star-studded Le Défilé 2026 lineup
The 2026 edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris brings together several prominent names from entertainment, fashion and sport.
The lineup includes actors Viola Davis, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria and Andie MacDowell, alongside models and performers such as Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Simone Ashley, Luma Grothe and Aja Naomi King.
Paralympic champions Marie Bochet and Bebe Vio Grandis are also associated with the show, along with American actor Kristen Bell.
The international lineup reflects the event’s focus on bringing together personalities from different backgrounds and industries.
Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris 2026: Date, venue and streaming details
Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris 2026 will take place on September 28, 2026, at Place Joffre in Paris, in front of the Eiffel Tower.
The show is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM CEST. For viewers in Thailand, this corresponds to 2:00 AM ICT on September 29.
L’Oréal Paris is expected to stream the event globally through its official digital and social-media channels, including its YouTube channel.
For Indian and international fashion audiences, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s return is among the major highlights of this year’s presentation.
L’Oréal Paris launches Runway Matte Collection in India
Alongside the runway event, L’Oréal Paris is highlighting its Runway Matte Collection, which features five shades of Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipsticks.
The collection is designed around a range of skin tones, with the brand specifically highlighting shades for Indian consumers. The 423 Audacious Red shade is among the collection’s key shades associated with the Indian market.
In India, L’Oréal Paris has partnered with Amazon as its online retail partner and Lifestyle Stores for offline distribution.
The brand is also planning its first masterclass in Mumbai in October, where participants will get an opportunity to learn more about the beauty artistry and techniques associated with Le Défilé and the new collection.
