When we think of silk fabric, the image of Banarasi silk saree pops up in our minds. Banarasi silk has been popular among women for its beauty over the years.
You will find more than one Banarasi silk saree in the wardrobe of saree lover women. The interesting thing is that no matter how much you wear a Banarasi silk saree, it never looks old or simply says that its fashion never goes out. In such a situation, if you wear the same saree even for 4 times, and then for the 5th time you will start feeling bored of wearing the same saree.
Especially if the saree is heavy then you cannot carry it for every occasion. In such a situation, there is a very good rule in the fashion industry that you can upcycle your old saree and make new outfits out of it.
By the way, the fashion of upcycling the saree and recreating other outfits from it has been going on for years. But now sustainability is being promoted fast by Bollywood stars and Indian fashion designers and many celebrities and fashion designers are working on it and showcasing it as well.
Alia Bhatt started
Alia Bhatt got married sometime back and in her mehendi ceremony, she wore a lehenga with patches of upcycled sarees, which was designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra. These patchworks were taken from fabrics like Kashmiri, Banarasi, Gujarati, Kanchipuram etc. and the best part is that all the pieces of fabric were taken from an old saree.
However, before Alia, there have been many other actresses who wore sarees from their grandmother's era for their weddings. The names of Radhika Apte and YamiGautam figure in these celebrities. But Alia Bhatt has started the practice of upcycling the old saree and making a new outfit out of it.
Glimpses of Old Banarasi Silk Sarees at NMACC
Recently Nimacc (Nita MukeshAmbani Cultural Center) was inaugurated by Nita Ambani and MukeshAmbani in Mumbai the occasion was celebrated for 3 days and many celebrities were seen spreading the charm of Banarasi silk. The surprise came when famous fashion designer Amit Agarwal upcycled the vintage Banarasi saree and showcased it beautifully.
Saba Azad saree gown
This saree gown by Saba Azad has been assembled by Amit Agarwal. It has a vintage Banarasi brocade saree on one side with gold threadwork on it. On the other hand, to give gown shape to a saree, pleated buster and body sculpt have been made from unique fabric material. One cannot help but appreciate this unique draping technique which is helping to create subtle contrasts between the saree and the gown uniquely.
However, this style of sari draping is very unique and only a skilled stylist can recreate it. But if you want, you must try it once.
Priyanka Chopra's structured saree
The fashion of structured saree is in trend these days, but in this picture, Priyanka Chopra has draped the saree in slit style, you will not be able to take your eyes off it. You will be even more surprised to know that the saree worn by Priyanka Chopra is also 60 years old. Brocade weaving on Khadi silk saree with silver thread work and gold electroplating.
Along with the saree, Priyanka has draped sequence sheet holographic buster in a tube top style and then carries a Banarasi silk saree in a slit style. The amazing thing is that this saree dress is visible more than the saree.
If there is a vintage saree in your wardrobe, then you can carry it in dress style by giving it a new draping style. You can drape the saree like this with a bralette or criss-cross blouse to recreate a slightly different look.
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