Viral Retro Saree AI Trend Sweeps Instagram with Gemini’s Nano Banana Tool

Social media platforms are abuzz with captivating AI-generated images of individuals draped in vintage sarees, set against nostalgic, retro backdrops, thanks to Google DeepMind’s latest innovation, the “Nano Banana” image editing model integrated into the Gemini app. This cutting-edge tool allows users to transform ordinary photos into striking 90s-inspired portraits, fueling a viral trend that’s dominating feeds on Instagram, X, and Pinterest.

The Gemini AI photo editor, powered by the Nano Banana model, enables seamless photo transformations, letting users maintain consistent appearances of people or pets across edits, blend multiple images, or reimagine everyday objects as fantastical characters. The trend, dubbed the “Gemini trending photo prompt” challenge, thrives on highly specific prompts that guide the AI to produce cinematic, retro-style visuals. Users upload a clear solo photo and input detailed prompts to create images evoking the charm of 90s Bollywood films.

A popular prompt, for instance, describes a woman with long, wavy hair adorned with white jasmine flowers, wearing a translucent red saree over a fitted blouse. The scene is set against a warm-toned wall with golden-hour lighting, casting soft shadows for a dramatic, vintage effect. Another prompt crafts a nostalgic scene with a woman in a handloom cotton saree on a sunlit veranda, surrounded by potted plants and lanterns, exuding timeless allure.

To join the trend, users log into the Gemini app or Google AI Studio, select the image editing feature marked by a banana icon, and upload a photo. After entering a prompt, the AI generates the retro image in seconds, ready for sharing. The tool’s accessibility, requiring no payment or advanced skills, has amplified its popularity. This fusion of cultural fashion and AI-driven creativity is inspiring users to experiment with diverse saree styles, from chiffon to polka-dot, celebrating nostalgia and cinematic glamour.