Story behind Alia Bhatt`s upcycled lehenga worn for her Mehendi

Alia Bhatt has proved a point that millennial brides don't believe in opulent and larger-than-life lehengas or outfits for their wedding. For her nuptials, she opted for an elegant off-white organza sari from Sabyasachi, which was understated yet gorgeous. But it was her Mehendi outfit that got everyone talking.

The actor decided to personalize her Mehendi ensemble and make it sustainable. The upcycled lehenga was made from scraps of waves, fabrics and embroidery from all over the country. Be it Kashmir, Benaras, Gujarat or Kachipuram, the lehenga had patchwork from every corner of India.

Designed by Manish Malhotra, the lehenga came with an infinity blouse design, which she earlier wore in a neon hue from the designer. Sharing more details about the Mehendi outfit, "A treasure of traceability and trust. The very beautiful @aliaabhatt chose to personalize her Mehendi ensemble with a sustainable approach, where approximately 180 textiles patches come together to mark her momentous occasion, the most special one indeed. The custom touches reminisce about her journey and depict symbolic elements of her memories. Inscribed through Kashmiri and Chikankari threads, the passionate 3000-hour intricate handwork of Mijwan women features a fuchsia pink Lehenga and a blouse embellished in real gold and silver nakshi and kora flowers, and vintage gold metal sequins from kutchh. The patches are woven together using a couture technique of cross-stitches with three tar and six tar anchors. Edged in real gold zari and appliques, this handwoven silk ensemble also carries Banarasi brocades, jacquard, bandhani, Kachha Resham knots, and some scraps from brides' earlier outfits and detailing from Manish Malhotra archives. Every love story is unique."

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