From regal tributes and tech twists to motherhood and heritage, Indian stars redefined opulence and identity in highest-grossing Met Gala (Compiled by Leena Shereen B.B.)
Shah Rukh Khan made a grand debut in a custom black Sabyasachi ensemble with a Tasmanian wool coat, gold Bengal Tiger cane, and a bold 'K' necklace that stole the show.
Diljit Dosanjh paid homage to both royalty and Black Dandyism in a Prabal Gurung outfit inspired by the Maharaja of Patiala.
Kiara Advani walked the red carpet while proudly flaunting her baby bump in a gorgeous gown, titled ‘Bravehearts'—a tribute to motherhood and strength.
Priyanka Chopra returned to the Met Gala after 3 years in a retro white Balmain gown adorned with black polka dots, accessorised with a stunning 241-carat Magnus emerald necklace.
Isha Ambani turned heads in Anamika Khanna’s modern design, elevated by a regal necklace that once belonged to the Maharaja of Nawanagar.
Socialite Natasha Poonawalla’s custom couture designed by Manish Malhotra was a tribute to her Parsi heritage, featuring a fishtail skirt, paired with a corset-cummerbund and a French lace bralette.
Mona Patel's “tech”-inspired outfit featured a custom Thom Browne black suit with a cape and corset, as well as her date: a robotic dog named Vector.
Diya Mehta donned a custom BLONI suit crafted from pure Himalayan cashmere with a flowing train, styled with a Nehru cap, a silver cane, and polki diamond jewellery.
Veteran designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Manish Malhotra also walked the blue carpet, adorned in black and ivory respectively.