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Vandana M. Jagwani Makes Glamorous Cannes 2026 Debut With A Powerful Statement On Conscious Luxury
Founder of India’s First Designer Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Brand, Vandals, Dazzles At The 79th Cannes Film Festival In A Reimagined Ensemble Paired With A Spectacular 28-Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace
Celebrating the convergence of jewellery, fashion, and global culture, Vandana M. Jagwani made a landmark appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in association with BMW India, representing a shared vision of innovation, craftsmanship, and progressive luxury on an international platform.
A dynamic entrepreneur redefining the landscape of luxury jewellery and design-led ventures, Jagwani is the Founder & Partner of Vandals, India’s first designer lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, and the Creative Director of Mahesh Notandass, a legacy jewellery house known for its exceptional craftsmanship and global presence. Recognised for her contemporary design sensibility and commitment to innovation, her presence at Cannes highlighted the growing global influence of Indian jewellery design at one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events.



For her red-carpet appearance, Jagwani wore a stunning holographic Ramikadi ensemble, seamlessly blending futuristic glamour with contemporary Indian fashion. In a meaningful expression of conscious luxury, the ensemble was reimagined from an outfit she had previously worn for her brother’s wedding, reflecting the increasing importance of sustainability, repurposing, and rewear culture within modern luxury.
Elevating the look further was an exceptional high jewellery necklace centred around a rare 28-carat heart-shaped diamond, encircled by vibrant emeralds and enhanced with a dazzling arrangement of diamonds, creating a striking statement piece on the Cannes red carpet.


Together, Vandana M. Jagwani and BMW India celebrated a moment that brought together artistry, ambition, and the evolving language of global luxury across fashion, jewellery, and design.
Speaking about the occasion, Jagwani said:

“For me, this moment is incredibly special not only because it represents Indian jewellery design on a global platform like Cannes, but also because it marks a personal milestone in my journey as a designer and entrepreneur. I’ve always believed that luxury today is about individuality, emotion and storytelling, and being able to bring that perspective to a platform as iconic as Cannes feels truly meaningful.”
Her appearance at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival marks a defining moment in her journey and further reinforces the growing international resonance of India’s creative voices across fashion, jewellery, culture, and luxury.
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Mahesh Notandass and Vandals Partner with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for Noir Botanica
Mahesh Notandass and Vandals served as the official jewellery partners for designer duo Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s Noir Botanica presentation, held at Galeries Lafayette Mumbai on August 20.
Jewellery from both houses was worn by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, as well as models walking the presentation, complementing the collection’s sculptural silhouettes, metallic surfaces and architectural detailing.




Rather than a conventional runway, the evening was conceived as an immersive fashion experience. Galeries Lafayette Mumbai was transformed into an intimate setting inspired by jazz and the glamour of 1930s evening culture, allowing guests to experience the craftsmanship, textures and construction of the garments up close. Actor Vijay Varma closed the presentation, adding a striking finale to the evening.
The event drew a notable gathering of celebrities and fashion personalities, including Kajol, Babil Khan, Mahima Makwana, Pragya Jaiswal, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sophie Choudhry, Sarah-Jane Dias, Shalini Passi, Zayed Khan and Ruhee Dosani, among others.


Vandana M. Jagwani, Creative Director at Mahesh Notandass and Founder of Vandals, graced the occasion, marking the coming together of the two jewellery houses with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for the Noir Botanica presentation.
The collaboration highlights the growing intersection of fine jewellery and contemporary fashion, with Mahesh Notandass and Vandals bringing their distinct jewellery aesthetics to a collection centred on strong silhouettes, craftsmanship, texture and modern evening dressing.
The Noir Botanica capsule will be available following the presentation at Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna stores and Galeries Lafayette Mumbai.
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