Ananya Panday brought a clean, polished Chanel moment to the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, keeping things elegant with a black halter neck gown and bold gold jewellery.
The dress had a fluid, floor skimming silhouette with a softly draped finish that gave the look movement without relying on heavy embellishment. The halter neckline kept the upper half sharp and sculpted, while the black palette let the accessories take over.
Her standout piece was a chunky gold statement necklace, which added warmth and just enough drama to break up the monochrome look. Instead of piling on more jewellery, Ananya kept the rest of the styling restrained.
The beauty look followed the same mood. Her hair was styled sleek and polished, while the makeup stayed fresh and understated, allowing the gown and necklace to remain the focus.
It was a quieter red carpet choice than some of the evening’s more theatrical looks, but that worked in her favour. The simplicity made the silhouette feel modern, while the gold jewellery added the right amount of glamour.
As Chanel’s first Indian ambassador, Ananya’s Academy Museum appearance felt like another confident step in her growing global fashion presence.
