Alia Bhatt revisits her most iconic looks, calls the sari India’s Litle Black Dress

Alia Bhatt revisits her most iconic looks

In a new installment of Vogue’s Life in Looks, Alia Bhatt reflects on her evolving fashion journey, taking viewers from her earliest on-screen style moments to some of her most meaningful sartorial statements. The Heart of Stone and Jigra star sits down with Vogue to spotlight key personal and professional looks that mark turning points in her career and identity.

Alia begins with a nostalgic look back at her debut in Student of the Year (2012), where she wore preppy tailoring and youthful accessories that mirrored her character’s schoolgirl persona. She then revisits her 2017 Vogue India cover and a series of standout moments—from jeans and jackets during Badrinath Ki Dulhania promotions to bold couture at international film events.

A major highlight of her retrospective is her deep connection to the sari, which she describes as India’s equivalent of the little black dress—a versatile, timeless garment that suits every occasion. Sharing the video on Instagram, Vogue captioned, “In India, the sari is our little black dress,” says @aliaabhatt. In the latest installment of #LifeInLooks, the star revisits her style evolution, from preppy beginnings to her chai-dipped wedding sari.”

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She discusses how saris have become central to her fashion identity, both on and off screen, whether in a vivid pink drape during Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promotions or her chai-dipped Sabyasachi wedding sari, a personal and cultural touchstone.

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The Vogue feature also touches on her memorable red-carpet fashion, including an elaborate sari worn to the Met Gala with an extended pallu that celebrated traditional craftsmanship, and a custom Gucci sari-inspired outfit at Cannes, blending Indian heritage with global fashion influence.