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Saree, Lehenga Or Gown? Alia Bhatt’s Cannes Gucci Look Is The Hottest Debate; Here’s Our Take
Trust Alia Bhatt to break the internet without even trying. For her big Cannes 2025 appearance, the actor ditched the usual couture drama for a look that now has fashion lovers locked in debate — was it a saree, a lehenga, or simply a Gucci gown?
Alia, a global ambassador for Gucci, arrived at the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a dazzling silver ensemble — a crystal-encrusted blouse, a bodycon skirt, and a pallu-style drape. The outfit bore a clear resemblance to traditional Indian attire, but with Gucci’s luxe reinterpretation.
The Internet Reacts
While many cheered Alia for putting a desi spin on an international carpet, others were quick to dissect the silhouette.
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Team Saree: Fashion critic Diet Sabya declared it the “first-ever Gucci saree”, calling it “a sari-inspired moment that isn’t reinvented but revered.”
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Team Lehenga: Some netizens argued the absence of pleats makes it closer to a lehenga with a dupatta-like drape.
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Team Gown: Gucci’s official Instagram post called it a “custom Gucci gown”, instantly fanning the flames of the cultural identity debate.
The Stylist’s Take
Alia’s longtime stylist Rhea Kapoor described her as Gucci’s “modern rajkumari”, highlighting the fusion of desi tradition with a contemporary high-fashion lens. The silver mesh fabric adorned with Gucci’s iconic GG logo leaned into modern couture while nodding to Indian silhouettes.
Why The Debate Matters
This isn’t just a “what is she wearing?” conversation. The larger debate points to how global luxury houses interpret Indian heritage. Is it genuine representation or watered-down appropriation?
Recent examples like Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired footwear or the Gucci x Alia “saree” show how blurred the lines are between reinvention and misrepresentation. For some, Alia’s look is iconic cultural reclamation; for others, it’s a silhouette stripped of authenticity.
Our Take
At India Fashion Icon, we see Alia’s look as a conversation starter. Whether saree, lehenga or gown, it symbolizes the global relevance of Indian-inspired silhouettes. More importantly, it ensures that when India steps onto an international stage, its cultural codes are neither ignored nor invisible.
Alia Bhatt didn’t just wear Gucci. She wore a moment — one that bridges tradition, couture, and identity. And that might be more important than what we call it.
