Simple linen meets antique bling in Alia Bhatt's stunning saree look
Is that a blouse or a piece of jewellery? Well, in Alia Bhatt's latest saree look, it's a little bit of both! The actor brought together understated elegance and maximalist craftsmanship for the Mumbai screening of Ramayana, starring her husband Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. And what an interesting combination it turned out to be!
Alia wore a muted green linen saree by designer Anavila, featuring a striking blue border. But the real showstopper was her rather unconventional blouse, designed by Rimple and Harpreet Narula. The bikini-inspired, silver-toned creation was practically a treasure trove of antique jewellery, with intricate metal chains, traditional pendants, coins, coloured stones, beads and dangling charms all coming together in one elaborate piece. Turquoise accents added a lovely pop of colour, making the blouse even more eye-catching. Alia Bhatt in a linen saree by Anavila styled with a bejewelled blouse by Rimple and Harpreet Narula. (Photo: Instagram/AliaBhatt)
While the blouse did all the talking, Alia kept the rest of her look refreshingly understated. She opted for minimal makeup, softly defined eyes, nude-pink lips and a tiny turquoise bindi that perfectly complemented the outfit. Her open, voluminous hair and matching statement earrings rounded off the look. Sometimes, all you need is a little bindi to pull everything together! Alia Bhatt at the Ramayana screening. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
According to the designers, the blouse was rooted in RAH's philosophy of wanderlust and travel. It was an ode to the rich jewellery traditions of Afghanistan and the North-West Frontier Province, just beyond undivided Punjab. The idea was to bring together fragments of history, culture and craftsmanship in the form of a wearable creation.
And this wasn't a case of picking a few vintage pieces from the designers' existing collection. The RAH Jewels team spent several months sourcing antique jewellery elements from specialist vendors and dealers. The intention was to bring the jewellery itself into the garment, rather than simply accessorising it with jewellery.
The final assembly took approximately 10 days and involved nearly 150 man-hours.
The result was a rather fabulous fashion moment: a fuss-free linen saree paired with a blouse that could easily pass off as an heirloom jewellery treasure. Minimal on one end, maximalist on the other, and absolutely stunning together!- Ends
