Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala 2024 Outfit Decoded; Took 1965 Man-Hours To Make
Her pics from the event have gone viral and netizens can’t stop raving about this fairy tale look. The Gangubai Kathiawadi actress took to Instagram with a lengthy note, praising the hard work that went into creating this ethereal, floral ensemble.
The dainty, hand embroidered Sabyasachi saree boasted of intricate craftsmanship, flaunting precious stones and elegant beadwork. The silhouette also acknowledged the 1920’s fringe style. The outfit took an astonishing 1965-man hours to create; the painstaking labour of 163 people.
Alia Bhatt was decked up in ornaments from Sabyasachi High Jewellery’s Bengal Royal collection; from tourmalines, sapphires, emeralds to old mine cut and brilliant cut EF VVS diamonds. The look was finished with a custom craft edition of the Baby Tiger studded with emeralds, Basra pearls, tourmalines and multi coloured sapphires from Sabyasachi Accessories.
Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala 2024 Outfit; Read Her Note –
Alia Bhatt in custom Sabyasachi saree for Met Gala 2024
“It was a call to the Garden of Time – an ode to art and eternity. Timelessness is endless, and we acknowledge that things crafted with time and care, can last forever. In our journey for an Indian interpretation of this universal theme, the outfit took on a life of its own. Nothing embodies tradition and innovation like the saree; in the skilled hands of @sabyasachiofficial, this vision found its fullest expression.
We looked to the past as a guide for the future, drawing inspiration from the timeless sophistication of Indian nobility. We focused on intricate craftsmanship, incorporating hand embroidery, precious stones, along with elegant beadwork and fringes, distinctive of the 1920’s fringe style. Our colour palette pays homage to nature’s beauty, echoing the earth, sky, and sea.
Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala outfit took 1965 hours to make
We embraced a delicate nostalgia for hair and makeup – an elevated coiffure embellished with intricately woven braids and soft freckles – a homage to time’s gentle caress. Creating this has been quite an experience… fun and stressful in equal parts. 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.”
Alia Bhatt made her Met Gala debut in 2023. She donned a pretty, princessy ivory bridal gown by designer Prabal Gurung. It was studded with a whopping amount of 1 lakh pearls!
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