Alia Bhatt's Sabyasachi saree at Met Gala took 1965 hours to make: Decoding her look

ET Online May 7, 2024

Garden of Time

Alia Bhatt made an ethereal entry at the Met Gala 2024 in a beautiful Sabyasachi saree, with the theme "Garden of Time - an ode to art and eternity".(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Show-stopping saree

Alia Bhatt and her crew posted the pictures of the actress looking breathtaking in the pastel floral saree, which turned heads at the event.(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Engulfing the carpet

With a train that practically engulfed the red carpet, Alia's ensemble was nothing short of show-stopping and has taken an effort of 163 people and 1965 hours to make it.(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Timeless sophistication

"We looked to the past as a guide for the future, drawing inspiration from the timeless sophistication of Indian nobility," said Alia.(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Intricate craftmanship

"We focused on intricate craftsmanship, incorporating hand embroidery, precious stones, along with elegant beadwork and fringes, distinctive of the 1920’s fringe style," said Alia.(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Homage to nature

The colour palette pays homage to nature’s beauty, echoing the earth, sky, and sea, said Alia.(Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies

Symbol of love

"Intricately created with devotion and patience, the sari serves as a symbol of enduring love at Met Gala 24, a perfect embodiment of tradition and innovation," said her stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania. (Image: Instagram/ Alia Bhatt) Image Source: Agencies

A blossoming flower

Alia Bhatt "embodies the true radiance of a blossoming flower amidst the splendor of the occasion," said Adajania. (Image: Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) Image Source: Agencies