Alia Bhatt’s peach Manish Malhotra tissue sari frames an intricately embroidered, sculpted blouse

Tissue has a way of glowing from within, and on Alia Bhatt it does exactly that. The peach Manish Malhotra sari, styled by Priyanka Kapadia Badani, reveals a woven pattern that comes and goes as the fabric shifts. The scalloped gold border traces the drape’s edge, adding a curved, ornamental finish.

The blouse carries a more unconventional cut with sleeves extending slightly over the shoulder like a structured cap sleeve. It is embroidered with sequins and thread florals placed in compact clusters across the sleeves and neckline, creating a textured contrast to the smoother surface of the sari. The embroidery sits slightly raised, adding dimension without shifting the tone of the look.

The jewellery by Khurana Jewellery House and Maya Sanghavi Jewels hits a traditional note with jhumkas that extend with chains into the gajra adorning her bun. The wrist stack features two openwork gold kadas with lotus-like motifs outlined in white stones, paired with a heavier bangle set with small ruby accents.

Makeup remains understated with luminous skin, shaped brows, a muted lip and a small bindi.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“Alia Bhatt’s handloom tissue sari by Manish Malhotra perfectly captures the softness of a pastel-pink golden hour. The real showstopper, though, is the blouse—its silhouette and style stand out beautifully with intricate zari gold work on tissue and net. Now imagine translating that craftsmanship onto a vest-style top, paired with high-waisted, sleek straight-leg denims. You can throw on a trench based on the weather. Complete the look with delicate strappy heels or even embellished golden/bronze juttis. Keep the hair down and effortless, skip the heavy accessories and let a single statement bag tie the whole look together,” says Vogue India fashion associate Divya Balakrishnan.