Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend is viral on Instagram: All you need to know

Google Gemini AI Nano Banana

After 3D figurine-style edits went viral earlier this year, social media has found a new fixation. The Vintage Saree AI edit trend is sweeping across Instagram, with users turning their portraits into cinematic retro-style looks inspired by Bollywood classics. Much like earlier viral formats, this one is also powered by Google’s Nano Banana AI tool, which has quickly become a favourite among creators for its ability to blend nostalgia with personalisation.

The tool allows users to take a simple selfie and turn it into an artistic vintage portrait. Whether it is a black chiffon saree set against moody shadows or a white polka-dot drape glowing in soft light, the edits look straight out of a 90s film poster. Each image carries the essence of old-school glamour with a touch of cinematic drama.

How to try the Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend

Joining the trend is simple, provided you have access to Google Gemini. After signing in with your Google account, users can select “Try Image Editing” and switch to the AI editing mode marked by the Banana icon. From there, the process requires uploading a clear solo photo where your face is visible. Once the picture is ready, copy and paste a detailed prompt to get your own customised retro saree look. Within seconds, the tool generates a portrait that channels classic Bollywood nostalgia, ready to be posted on Instagram or X.

Popular prompts for the saree trend

Prompts are the backbone of the Nano Banana experience. The viral black saree prompt reads:

“Convert this person into a retro vintage grainy but bright image, black party-wear saree, 90s film aesthetic. She is standing against a solid, deep wall with dramatic shadows and contrast, creating a mysterious and artistic atmosphere. The environment feels windy and romanticised. Lighting is warm, with golden sunset tones evoking golden hour glow. The background is minimalist and slightly textured. Her expression is moody, calm, yet subtly happy and introspective.”

Meanwhile, the white saree prompt has gained equal traction:
“Create a 4K HD realistic portrait of a woman in a translucent white polka dot saree with blouse for the reference image. Keep the facial features and smile the same. Small pink flower tucked behind her ear, soft, serene expression, warm light from the right casting a cinematic profile shadow. Pure vintage diva energy.”

Who can take part in the saree edit trend?
The saree trend is open to anyone interested in experimenting with AI-driven visuals. With access to Gemini’s Nano Banana tool and the right prompt, users can recreate these nostalgic edits regardless of location or background. The appeal lies in its simplicity and accessibility, allowing anyone to feel like the lead in a Bollywood poster from decades past.