Alia Bhatt Says Creating Her Met Gala 2024 Look Has Been 'Fun And Stressful In Equal Parts'

Alia Bhatt graced the Met Gala for the second time in a stunning ensemble, donning an intricately handcrafted sari adorned with real gems. The Heart Of Stone star ascended the Met staircase in a custom-designed mint-green sari by Indian couturier Sabyasachi, perfectly aligning with the event's theme inspired by J.G. Ballard's "The Garden of Time." Her ethereal look included a 23-foot-long train intricately detailed with delicately hand-embroidered florals using silk floss, glass beading, and semi-precious gemstones.


Now, the actress has, in a long Instagram post, shared her journey in creating her look for the Met Gala 2024. Sharing a slew of pictures from the event, Bhatt wrote, “It was a call to the Garden of Time - an ode to art and eternity.”

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Defining the look as ‘timelessness’, she revealed the team ‘crafted’ the look with ‘time and care’ adding, “In our journey for an Indian interpretation of this universal theme, the outfit took on a life of its own.”

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In the caption, Bhatt went on to add, “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.”


According to the actress, “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. A big thank you to @anaitashroffadajania, @lakshmilehr, @puneetbsaini, @amitthakur_hair, @dollyjain, and my amazing team for being the most wonderful collaborators through this ‘Garden of Time’,” she concluded.


Alia Bhatt had made her Met Gala debut last year in a Prabal Gurung gown.