Met Gala 2024: Alia Bhatt steals the show in a delicate & 'timeless' Sabyasachi mint-green saree
Met Gala. Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt was a vision, a poetry in motion, as she stepped onto the green-tinged carpet in an ethereal mint-green Sabyasachi saree.
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Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ star dropped some photos of herself dominating the Met Gala red carpet and in a long post, gave an insight into the making of the dress. Designed by the iconic fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the sari, which she described as “ a call to the Garden of Time – an ode to art and eternity…”, was designed to be timeless. Special focus was exerted on intricate embroidery and delicate beadwork. The saree was a labour of love, brought to existence by 163 people over 1965 hours!
“Our colour palette pays homage to nature’s beauty, echoing the earth, sky, and sea… It has taken a collective effort of 163 dedicated individuals, including master craftspeople, embroiderers, artists, and dyers, investing a total of 1965 man-hours to create this ethereal saree. As I wear this outfit, I feel incredibly grateful to embody this exquisite creation, a testament to boundless love and painstaking effort…” she praised.
The saree was created to match this year’s Met Gala theme ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’. It came with a foot-long train that showed off-hand-woven floral designs made from silk floss, glass beading, and semi-precious gemstones.
In an interview with Vogue, the ‘Raazi’ star explained why she zeroed in on this Sabyasachi creation for
