Why Natasha Poonawalla's opulent saree look at the 2022 Met Gala is a clear winner
FirstpostNatasha Poonawalla’s appearance proves that a saree can be as eventful as any gown and that while it is the very definition of grace and poise, it is also an untapped reservoir of potential when it comes to flamboyance If the Oscars are the biggest night in Hollywood, and the Grammys are the most important event in the music industry, then the Met Gala, is the most prestigious event in the fashion world. However, the sentiment to see a saree adorn the Met Steps finally wasn’t one that was felt by a few and was in fact shared by the man behind the iconic gold handcrafted saree himself. Back when I was a young fashion student, I often wondered when I would see the saree at big global fashion events like the Met Gala.” All that said, this ethereal appearance is sure to have sent ripples across the fashion and entertainment world, given the monumental moment it has given us, as Indians and even more so to the rest of the world, that was yet to see all the drama that a saree could bring, because as Amarnath says, ‘So many Indian celebs have walked the Met and other global red carpets and yet not a stellar saree look has been noticed till now.’ and there’s a bitter truth to her words. The saree with its pick of era-appropriate fabric and embellishments was on point, giving an end result that is a look, that’s fresh, golden, and full of drama, just the way the Met carpet demands” Tulle was a fabric that was preferred in any formal event for the women during that era, and since the Gala’s theme said, Gilded Glamour & White Tie, the tulle saree was more than a perfect match.