Alia Bhatt’s Milan fashion week look reignites fan war with Deepika Padukone! Reddit explodes

Milan Fashion Week 2025 turned into a spectacle as Alia Bhatt made heads turn at the exclusive premiere of The Tiger, Gucci’s cinematic showcase for its Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Walking in a dramatic black fur coat from Gucci’s La Famiglia line, Alia embraced a look that combined grandeur and sensuality. The oversized coat featured drop shoulders, full-length sleeves, and a calf-length hem, while a plunging V-neckline and wrap-around design gave it a sleek, elegant touch. Cinched at the waist with a gold Gucci chain belt, the outfit highlighted her silhouette perfectly, reinforcing her position as one of Bollywood’s global fashion icons.

The Reddit Debate Heats Up

Alia’s striking ensemble, however, did more than dazzle; it sparked a fiery debate online. Reddit users quickly compared her look to Deepika Padukone’s outfit at Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2023 showcase. Comments ranged from playful jabs to critical takes. One user joked, “Is she cosplaying Deepika? Jokes apart, I’ve never seen someone as auraless as her.” Another added, “She wants so badly to be a fashionista but it doesn’t come across naturally. It looks like dress-up.”

Some fans appreciated her effort, calling her look “good but not original,” while others argued she simply followed the trend set by her contemporaries. The discussion reignited the ongoing fan war between Alia and Deepika supporters, showing just how closely audiences scrutinize Bollywood stars’ international appearances.

Milan Magic and Star-Studded Glamour

Beyond the fan wars, the event itself was a landmark moment for Gucci. Instead of a traditional runway show, the brand unveiled creative director Demna’s debut collection through the film The Tiger, co-directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn. The premiere drew a glittering guest list, including Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, and BTS’s Seokjin, highlighting the global reach of both Gucci and its new creative direction.

Alia’s presence among international stars reinforced her status as a global face of fashion, even as the Reddit debates over originality continued to swirl.