If there’s one silhouette that refuses to be put in a box, it’s the sari. In 2025, it was reimagined, remixed and completely reinvented.
The six yards that once followed strict rules suddenly became a playground of blazers, corsets, capes, shirts, slits and experimental drapes.
Traditional silks met power tailoring, vintage brocades flirted with modern corsets and pre-draped styles made a strong case for comfort-meets-couture.
What made this year different was how effortlessly the sari adapted to the changing moods of fashion. It could be corporate, sensual, edgy, nostalgic or futuristic, sometimes all in the same look.
And so we break down the most unforgettable sari moments of the year and show you exactly how each celebrity put their own spin on India’s oldest garment.
IMAGE: Sonam Kapoor bid adieu to the regular blouse and draped a lemon yellow silk sari with an oversized royal blue satin shirt and a printed shawl worn like a cape. The untucked, relaxed shirt is what made the fusion ensemble look unique. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram
IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor took a handwoven Banarasi brocade corset with gold zardozi and draped her vintage tissue sari from behind, letting the corset shine front and centre. No hiding that blouse! This year, the blouse became the hero and hence the sari was draped differently. Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram
IMAGE: Ananya Panday reimagined the Banarasi in a turquoise drape worn like a dupatta around her arms instead of the usual shoulder pallu. Add to that a mandarin collar blouse and the sari suddenly felt futuristic. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram
IMAGE: Kanjeevaram went corporate-cool as Mouni Roy styled a wool-blend navy pinstripe sari with a matching blazer, white shirt and gold silk tie. She turned the sari into a power suit without losing its cultural soul. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mouni Roy/Instagram
IMAGE: Pre-draped saris were everywhere this year and Kareena Kapoor took the lead in a maroon pre-stitched sari with an embroidered corset. No pleats, no pins, no panic. Just slip on and slay. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor Khan/Instagram
IMAGE: Saris with slits officially had their moment in 2025. Shilpa Shetty chose a black sari with a thigh-high slit, thin pallu and floral blouse and the sari suddenly felt… hot. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram
IMAGE: Alia Bhatt wore a Ritu Kumar sari created over 30 years ago, proving that vintage doesn’t mean dated. She layered it with a matching shrug, another big trend this year. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram
IMAGE: Karisma Kapoor went for a satin lilac sari worn inside a blazer, literally draping the pallu within the jacket. It created a structured, sculpted silhouette that felt more like a dress than a traditional sari. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram
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