The sari may be timeless but designers are constantly finding new ways to reinvent it.
Enter the sari gown, the love child of the six yards and a red carpet gown. It is a glamorous fusion that blends the elegance of a traditional drape with the structure of a modern gown.
With corseted bodices, sculptural pleats and dramatic pallus, this silhouette has become a red carpet favourite for celebrities who want the grace of a sari without the fuss of draping.
Shraddha Kapoor
IMAGE: Shraddha stuns in a black and gold corset gown by Torani. The sheer neckline and the full sleeves are covered in intricate golden sequinned embroidery while a flowing cape cascades behind her like a pallu, giving the look a regal, sari-like finish. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram
Kiara Advani
IMAGE: Kiara opts for a breathtaking sari gown by Tarun Tahiliani, covered in delicate pearl embroidery. The intricately detailed stone-studded border pairs beautifully with the form-flattering bustier and corset structure. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram
Laila Faisal
IMAGE: Laila brings subtle glamour in a neutral-toned, high-neck sari gown adorned with flower-shaped rhinestones. A shiny dupatta draped like a pallu adds that unmistakable sari touch. Photograph: Kind courtesy Laila Faisal/Instagram
Priyanka Chopra
IMAGE: Priyanka dazzles in a sunshine yellow creation by Gaurav Gupta. The corseted bodice flows into a chiffon drape that trails into a veil-like extension, complete with a dramatic ghoonghat. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
Aneet Padda
IMAGE: Aneet experiments with form in a brown sculptural sari gown by Amit Aggarwal. The asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette features micro-pleating that twists around the waist, with corset-style boning shaping the look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aneet Padda/Instagram
Helly Shah
IMAGE: Helly looks graceful in a deep blue sari gown featuring beautiful pleating and a pallu edged with a metallic border, striking the perfect balance between modern and traditional. Photograph: Kind courtesy Helly Shah/Instagram
Alia Bhatt
IMAGE: Alia’s sari gown by Anamika Khanna blends tradition with couture. The corset bodice goes well with the pre-draped skirt while the embroidery fuses delicate chikankari with rich zardozi work. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram
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