It’s understandable why fans refer to Alia Bhatt as a modern-day Cinderella. Her gowns—with sculpted tops, billowing skirts and trails longer than lines at most Mumbai restaurants—create silhouettes that are both dramatic and striking. Since her Met Gala debut in a pearl-studded Prabal Gurung ballgown, she’s used high-drama silhouettes at Cannes and award shows alike, making her look like an IRL Disney princess. From sculptural Schiaparelli at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to a Gaurav Gupta Haute Couture gown, her choices reflect a cosmopolitan approach with echoes of Indian styles. Ahead Vogue rounds up some of the actor’s best gowns.
Embellished black gown by Giorgio Armani
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At the Lights on Women’s Worth award ceremony during Cannes 2025, an event that celebrated female voices in cinema, Bhatt chose a striking gown from the Armani Privé spring 2025 collection. The black tube dress dazzled with crystal-embedded fabric and jewel embellishments featuring diamond and sapphire-toned gemstones along the neckline and hem. The figure-hugging silhouette, combined with a complementary black headpiece punctuated with a sapphire-stoned floral brooch, made it the ideal after-dark piece.
Ivory gown by Schiaparelli
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For her Cannes debut, Bhatt wore a bespoke Schiaparelli creation from Daniel Roseberry’s haute couture spring/summer 2025 collection, blending vintage charm with contemporary grace. The ivory gown showcased off-shoulder styling with a sweetheart neckline, detailed with ecru Chantilly lace and organza floral embroidery. The complete look—with its fish-cut silhouette that was built from layered organza, mousseline and tulle—was styled by Rhea Kapoor.
Midnight blue gown by Andrea Brocca
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In yet another inspired collaboration between the actress and Rhea Kapoor, Bhatt donned an Andrea Brocca piece from his Alta Moda collection. The velvet gown featured an off-shoulder design with shimmering sequins; a structured, plunging, asymmetric neckline richly embellished with blue crystals and sequins; and a thigh-high slit that added a dramatic edge. A sweeping train trailed elegantly behind her, complementing the body-hugging silhouette with sculptural draping, making it a look worth committing to memory.
Grey gown by Miss Sohee
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For her red-carpet appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival, she opted for a custom gown from the Miss Sohee spring 2023 couture collection. Crafted from milky-grey satin, the dress was accented with deep lavender-vine embellishments and black creeper motifs inspired by a 19th-century Korean painting. The mermaid silhouette featured a corseted torso, a sweetheart neckline, dramatic, voluminous, double-puffed sleeves and a long, embellished train.
Chocolate-brown gown by Gaurav Gupta
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For the opening night of Jio World Plaza, Bhatt wore a sculpted chocolate-brown gown by Gaurav Gupta that showcased architectural fluidity and volume. The strapless corset bodice featured satin ribbing and a sweetheart neckline, cinching her waistline and contouring her figure. The gown’s dramatic, floral-detailed caged skirt added eccentric volume and was complemented by matching brown tights. The asymmetrical rose motifs along the skirt’s length brought a sculptural, contemporary edge, while a high slit added movement and intensity to the look.
White pearl gown by Prabal Gurung
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For her Met Gala debut in 2023, Bhatt wore a white silk gown hand-embroidered with over 100,000 pearls, crafted at Atelier Prabal Gurung in New York. The design paid homage to Claudia Schiffer’s 1992 Chanel bridal look by Karl Lagerfeld. It featured a round neck with an empire seam corsetted top and a profoundly voluminous, heavily embellished skirt with a soft and sheer train. The strapless silhouette combined classic bridal grandeur with modern elegance.
Bedazzled gown by Elie Saab
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The actress wore a custom Elie Saab haute couture gown for the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The sleeveless piece featured a delicate corset bustier adorned with intricate floral embroidery in silk thread, embellished with crystals and sequins arranged like pinstripes for an elongated and fluid effect. A sheer, flowing cape stylised as a dupatta grounded the look, augmenting its meticulous detailing with movement. The refined silhouette combined craftsmanship and modern styling, making it perfectly attuned to the cultural importance of the event.
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