Amidst carefully concocted festive pictures and blindingly similar silhouettes, Alia Bhatt's Diwali photo dump reminds us that there's nothing better than the simplicity of festive celebrations at home. Off duty, one can see a glimpse of Alia Bhatt's simple, and homely sense of being, finding bits of joy through spending time with family. Alia Bhatt's recent style outing by Ami Patel echoes similar sentiments crafted by sustainable brand Re-Ceremonial.
With the idea of consistently re-wearing valued pieces, Re-Ceremonial envisioned Bhatt in an ochre and gold palette made out of bits of vintage Banarasi panels . Their Bibi sari in marigold, as seen on Bhatt, feels apt for Diwali and a morning haldi function , a pleasantly muted option replacing jarringly bright yellows. Bhatt's sari is also about wearability and comfort without coming off as too simple or bland.
The mainstay of the sari, which is plant-dyed with recycled florals from the Siddhivinayak temple and embroidered onto light organza, is to reimagine heritage textiles across modern contexts without taking away their original charm and value. It's the same line of thought that the fashionably aware but overly emotional take while refurbishing their mothers' wedding ensembles into something more contemporary and relevant. The pièce de résistance? A pragmatic blouse made out of aged metal gota with adjustable side drawstrings perfect for fluctuating measurements and perhaps generously indulging in sharing outfits wit.
