India, May 18 -- The Cannes Film Festival's red carpet would be incomplete without the presence of the undisputed Queen of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. This year, however, her first appearance on Thursday in a Falguni Shane Peacock gown sparked mixed reactions on social media, with fashion aficionados deeming the outfit unflattering. Despite an injured hand, Aishwarya fulfilled her duties with grace and poise. Her black, white and gold corsetted gown, crafted from taffeta and adorned with molten gold flowers and plates, did little to enhance her beauty. The gown's design elements, from the busy golden flowers on the train to the lightning-like pattern on the bodice, appeared cluttered and underwhelming. We spoke to fashion experts for their take:...