Google Nano Banana trends: From Garba outfits to photobooth-style images, and more

1. Your garba look

Navratri is being celebrated across the country, and garba is being performed during the festivities. Through Google, it has come to light that the biggest trend this festive season is to wear garba outfits in an appearance reminiscent of 1990s films; people are now using Gemini to create stunning, vintage-inspired traditional dress based on their favourite flowers. The following is a sample prompt recommended by Google to use to create your garba outfit.

Sample prompt: Using the reference image, create a scene of the <character&gt; playing garba, dressed in a vibrant traditional <chaniya choli>. <They should be holding dandiya sticks, captured in motion as if dancing. Add a warm sunlight effect falling beautifully on <their> face, creating golden highlights. The overall vibe should be retro with a grainy 90s film aesthetic. The outfit, jewellery, and background details should be inspired by the [marigold flower], reflecting its colours, patterns, and mood.

2. AI-powered professional headshot

Moving from fun to functional, users are now leveraging Gemini to create polished, professional headshots. By uploading a casual photo, they can instantly generate a work-ready image with professional attire and a neutral background.

Sample prompt: Please create a vertical portrait in 1080×1920 format, preserving the subject’s exact facial features. The image should feature stark, cinematic lighting with high contrast. Capture the subject from a slightly low, upward-facing angle to emphasise the jawline and neck, evoking a sense of quiet dominance and sculptural elegance. The subject has a welcoming smile, making the subject likeable. Make the hair slightly longer with a stylish cut. Use a rich, soft blue background that complements the subject’s eye colour, creating a striking contrast with luminous skin tones and a dark wardrobe.

3. Polaroid photo booths

The idea of nostalgia is still relevant. Making shared, retro-style photobooth strips is a very popular trend. For their social media accounts, users are posing in light-hearted, unguarded ways with their pals, which perfectly captures a vintage feel.

Sample Prompt: Create a 4-panel retro photobooth strip featuring [Person 1] and [Person 2] making funny and happy faces. The photos should have a vintage, faded Polaroid aesthetic with a classic white border.

Lastly, Google highlights various creative prompts users can try within the Gemini app, such as creating video game characters, blending portraits, and designing fantasy maps. The feature allows users to generate or edit up to 100 images daily for free, with premium subscribers able to edit up to 1,000 images. Additional creative uses include producing 3D figurines and retro-style portraits.