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Look back at times when global stars have highlighted the effortless charm of sarees.
Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez wear sarees during their trip to India
A saree can transform anyone into an elegant lady with a heaping spoon of traditional beauty. And when you are some of the most gorgeous women from Hollywood, the saree just adds to the overall style. Recently, singer-actor Jennifer Lopez turned heads in six yards of elegance. She turned the final evening at billionaire heiress Netra Mantena and tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju’s wedding truly magical. But what captivated fans was her dreamy pink Manish Malhotra saree.
Hollywood divas have often exuded elegance with their effortless blend of the traditional saree with contemporary fashion. Before Jennifer Lopez, stars like Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, and many others have already slayed their appearances in beautiful sarees and turned them into jaw-dropping fashion moments. Read on to know more!
Jennifer Lopez In A Custom Manish Malhotra Saree
To attend the Udaipur wedding, the singer-actress picked a pink cutwork saree from the shelves of ace designer Manish Malhotra. The beautiful piece was adorned with a patterned meshwork throughout and a sleek thigh-high cut. She teamed her ensemble with a matching off-shoulder blouse and looked every bit regal.
Broad emerald-studded jewellery, glam makeup, and a half-done hairdo added an oomph factor to her overall charm.
Kim Kardashian In Maharani Manish Malhotra Saree
For gracing Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s star-studded wedding in Mumbai, the reality TV star donned a dreamy Maharani red saree lehenga. Adorned with vibrant Swarovski crystals, sequins, and metallic zari work, the Manish Malhotra saree made her first visit to India indeed enthralling.
Enhancing her iconic style, Kim’s stylist paired the saree with a bold, slim pallu and choli with a deep plunging neckline and signature crystal tassels. A sleek diamond neckpiece and a maang teeka finished off her look.
Halsey In A Coral Sequin Manish Malhotra Saree
During her first visit to India for a two-day music concert in Mumbai, Halsey stunned in a coral sequined saree by Manish Malhotra. The exquisite piece featuring a dual tone was paired with a matching sleeveless blouse.
Soft orange-toned eyeshadow and messy open hairdo with a few bangs showcased her personal style. Meanwhile, a floral diamond choker with hexagonal dangler earrings completed her elegant look.
Gigi Hadid In Ivory And Gold Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
The supermodel, during her first trip to India for the NMACC launch event in Mumbai, radiated pure traditional maximalism. She picked an ivory-and-gold Chikankari saree by the designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. The intricately embroidered saree featured crystal and sequin highlights, along with gold zardozi borders.
Additionally, her Kamasutra-inspired cropped sleeve jacket blouse, adorned with South Indian temple jewellery, was a showstopper. A stack of ornate bangles, stud earrings, and a bun hairdo radiated elegance.
Zendaya In Rahul Mishra’s Contemporary Saree
Also, for the NMACC launch event in Mumbai, Zendaya stunned in a contemporary-style saree in deep marine blue. The hand-embroidered Verdure saree gown with the ‘Flying Cranes’ bralette was part of couturier Rahul Mishra’s Spring 2023 Cosmos collection. She paired it with a bralette top, exquisite Bulgari jewellery, and her signature style.
Naomi Campbell In A Saree Gown
Supermodel Naomi Campbell embraced the 2023 Met Gala theme, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, in a rare sari-inspired archival Chanel look. She wore a molten pink gown inspired by the traditional Indian saree, featuring a shimmering silver sequin bodice and silver trim. Elegant silver armbands and rings completed her look.
Lady Gaga In A Tarun Tahiliani Concept Saree
During Lady Gaga’s maiden performance in Delhi, she chose a Tarun Tahiliani concept saree crafted in slinky jersey. The fashionista styled it with a cut-out corset and stunning jewellery. Leaving her tresses to cascade down in soft waves, she teamed her look with glam makeup. The designer wrote, “She added her own inimitable touch by slashing and unfurling it till she ended up in just the bodysuit and boots on the stage. As always she ‘individualised’ the saree and took it with her, ripped it up and added a little bit of New York to it.”
November 26, 2025, 17:42 IST