When we think about the international red carpet, we are often doused in images of floaty gowns and sleek dresses. However, the beautiful and elegant saree is not far behind. Indian divas have chosen to celebrate their culture by flaunting decadent sarees for quite some time now. These celebs not only look dashing, but also have been an integral part in shining the limelight on Indian ethnic wear. The world stood up and took notice when Aishwarya Rai walked the Cannes red carpet in a stunning gold kanjiwaram saree in 2002. Just as Alia Bhatt stunned the viewers with her custom mint saree at the Met Gala 2024. So, what are the best saree moments on the international stage? Read along to find out.

6 Indian Beauties Who Slayed Sarees Internationally

Deepika Padukone

The queen of hearts is no stranger to serving amazing looks on the international red carpet. Our favorite? When she left everyone in awe with a black and gold sequin saree by Sabyasachi at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. A bustier style black sequin blouse complemented the saree’s gold and black sequin tone. She chose to style her hair in a high bun and added an encrusted hair band that tied the whole look together. The look was completed by gold chandelier earrings that matched the saree’s gold sequins perfectly.

Aishwarya Rai

The most beautiful woman in the world. She never fails to make a statement on the red carpet every single time. She has been spotted in fluffy gowns, stylish dresses, and sophisticated pant suits. However, our favorite looks of hers at international events have always been when she wears sarees. Who can forget her golden, gorgeous saree at the Cannes film festival in 2002? The gold saree stole the limelight and made her look glamorous as ever. She chose to hit the golden look home by pairing it with a decadent gold necklace and stylish gold jhumkas. This saree look is definitely unforgettable.

Alia Bhatt

Forever the belle of the ball, Alia Bhatt surely is a fan of designer sarees. She brought this love of Indian sarees to the Met Gala red carpet in 2024. She looked resplendent in a number by Sabyasachi. She paid homage to that year’s ‘Garden of time’ theme by dazzling in a floral saree. The mint green hue suited her perfectly and the ensemble fit the theme to the T. With a 23-foot-long dramatic train and exquisite hand-embroidered delicate florals that were crafted using glass beads, silk floss, and amazing semi-precious stones. The result? She looked like a flower blooming in her very own garden of beauty.

Preity Zinta

The mesmerizing beauty made her comeback on the Cannes’s red carpet after 17 years, and what a comeback it was. The diva chose to wear an ombre pink saree from the designer Seema Gujral. The gorgeous saree featured sequins, beadwork and pearls all over its body, giving it an elegant look. She chose to wear her amazing saree with a sleeveless blouse. As for accessories, she opted for statement pink earrings and rings from Chopard. For makeup, she kept things fresh and simple, opting for nude eyeshadow and beautiful pink lips.  This ensemble has no doubt taken ‘pretty in pink’ to the next level!

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka is an international red-carpet veteran. After all she is a global icon. However, we love it when she sticks to her roots and flaunts sarees during an event. Our most favorite saree look of hers is when she attended the 18th Marrakech International film festival in 2019. She donned a stylish ivory saree from Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Covered in sequins, this elegant attire was indeed breathtaking. She paired the saree with a unique strapless blouse, giving a modern edge to her traditional look. It is safe to say, she ate and left no crumbs behind.

Sonam Kapoor

The OG fashionista herself! Has Sonam ever disappointed us with her fashion choices? Obviously not. On the Cannes 2014, this beauty adorned a sleek salmon pink couture saree from Anamika Khanna. The saree was beautifully covered in delicate lacework and embroidery that made it look a class apart. The diva skipped the pallu and instead opted for a floor length embroidered cape instead. Talk about adding an interesting twist to a saree. She paired her dramatic saree with a simple blouse. As for accessories, she opted for a statement choker designed by her mother Sunita Kapoor. She also carried a Ferragamo clutch and wore Jimmy Choo heels. A statement making outfit indeed.

Thus, we can safely say that the B-Town beauties have contributed a lot to bring the saree to a global audience. With the attention of millions of eyes on the stars, we are definitely sure that the saree has found plenty of fans as well.

The Bottom Line

These 6 Indian beauties proved that the saree is more than just traditional wear—it’s a global style statement. Their grace and elegance on international platforms have redefined fashion and made India proud on the world stage.

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