Tara Sutaria, who plays Rebecca in Yash‘s pan-India actioner ‘Toxic’, stepped into vintage Hollywood territory for the film’s promotions in a black lace column gown by Helsa, styled by Tanya Ghavri. Think opera gloves, layered pearls and a grand piano, a look inspired by Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.Tara Sutaria is on a promotional roll for her upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’, and this time, she traded the film’s smoky, action-heavy aesthetic for something altogether more cinematic in a different way — vintage Hollywood glamour. Styled by celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri, the actress posed against a grand piano in a black lace gown that felt less like a promotional shoot and more like a scene lifted straight out of a 1940s film noir.
What did Tara Sutaria wear?
Tara wore a lace column dress by Helsa, priced at Rs. 44,104.94, in black. The floor-length gown featured a fitted, sculpted silhouette with an off-shoulder lace neckline and scalloped hem detailing, lending it an distinctly vintage and old-world drama. Sutaria layered the look with elbow-length black opera gloves by C’est Jeanne, adding to the noir, femme fatale energy of the shoot.On her feet, Tara wore the Katy Sling Leo Motif heels by Andrea Wazen, priced at USD 1,170 (Rs. 1,11,658.01). Crafted from satin and sheer mesh, the peep-toe pair came embellished with a crystal leopard motif, a delicate slingback strap and a refined 75mm heel, made in Italy.The pearls were the real showstopper here. Tara wore the Pearls of Wisdom Earrings by Amaris, priced at Rs. 3,29,000, along with the label’s Moonlight Drape Choker, priced at Rs. 4,13,000. The choker alone featured over 970 carats of pearls flowing into a bold, fluid silhouette, building volume and creating a full-neck moment without trying too hard.
Tara Sutaria’s glam
The beauty look leaned fully into the era the shoot was channeling. Think winged eyes with smokey, smudged edges, delicately lined lids, blushed cheeks and a defined, contoured face, finished off with nude lips and strong, groomed eyebrows. Tara’s hair was styled into an elegant updo with a side parting and a voluminous side bang, rounding off the vintage starlet aesthetic.
The inspiration behind Tara Sutaria’s promotional look for ‘Toxic’
Sharing the images on Instagram, stylist Tanya Ghavri wrote about the shoot’s mood: black lace, pearls, opera gloves and a sculpted silhouette, all wrapped in the mystery of a vintage film noir, with a grand piano, dim lighting and a little old-world drama completing the scene. The look was designed to channel the timeless allure of a 1940s starlet, with nods to screen icons Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.This isn’t the first time Ghavri has leaned into old Hollywood glamour for Tara during the Toxic promotional run — the actress has consistently embraced vintage-inspired silhouettes and classic cinematic references across her looks for the film, from her Cannes appearances to the trailer launch.
More about ‘Toxic’
‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ is one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year, headlined by Kannada superstar Yash in a dual role as Raya and Ticket. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film also stars Kiara Advani as Nadia, Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca and Rukmini Vasanth as Melissa.Set in a bygone-era Goa, the film follows a powerful drug cartel operating behind the coastal paradise’s sun-soaked, festive facade. Backed by KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, ‘Toxic’ has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English before being dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. After multiple postponements, the film is now set to release worldwide on August 26, 2026.
