Indians at Met Gala 2024: Alia Bhatt, Natasha Poonawalla & More
The Met Gala 2024, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, was a dazzling showcase of fashion and innovation. The presence of strong Indian representation particularly stood out. All the attending celebrities adhered impressively to this year’s theme, “The Garden of Time” in conjunction to Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”.
Among the attendees were Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla, and several other prominent figures from India. Each celebrity brought their own unique style to the prestigious event.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, graced the event for the second time this year. She made a striking statement in a custom mint green sari designed by Sabyasachi. The sari was not just a piece of clothing but a canvas showcasing the richness of Indian craftsmanship. The sari had gem-studded detailing with an opulent 23-foot train. This choice was a perfect interpretation of the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. Her fabulous fashion choice symbolized a reawakening of traditional Indian fashion elements through modern design lenses.
Natasha Poonawalla
A Met Gala icon, Natasha Poonawalla’s ensemble was a daring blend of high fashion and bold experimentation. She wore a custom John Galliano for Margiela outfit paired with Christian Louboutin platforms. Her outfit was a standout, perfectly balancing ‘avant-garde Western fashion with the Indian penchant for extravagance and detailed craftsmanship. Poonawalla’s attire spoke volumes about her confidence in mixing diverse fashion elements to create something truly bespoke and eye-catching.
Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani chose a breathtaking couture sari gown by Rahul Mishra. Her outfit featured an elaborate floral train aligning with the theme. Styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, Ambani’s look was a testament to the skill of Indian weavers and artisans. She beautifully highlighted sustainable practices in fashion through its intricate hand-embroidered details.
Mona Patel
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Making her debut at the Met Gala, Mona Patel wore an Iris van Herpen gown. Her gown was inspired by the metamorphosis of butterflies, a perfect fit for “The Garden of Time.” Known for her pioneering work in biofabrication, van Herpen’s creation for Patel included marbled fabric and intricate 3D butterflies. The outfit perfectly blended nature with futuristic fashion in a way that was both thematic and visually mesmerizing.
Mindy Kaling
Actor and producer Mindy Kaling wore a Gaurav Gupta nude couture gown that showed structural genius with its sculpted, royal cape. The design played on the themes of timelessness and elegance and was a testament to Kaling’s love for mixing dramatic, structural elements with classic styles, making a bold statement on the red carpet.
Ambika Mod
Ambika Mod, graced her very first Met Gala with a modern Loewe design that reinterpreted Charles James’ iconic 1951 Petal dress through a 3D print. This blend of historic inspiration with contemporary execution symbolized the repetitive nature of fashion, where past designs often inspire future innovations, fitting perfectly within the theme of the gala.
Sudha Reddy
Sudha Reddy dazzled the red carpet with her Amore Eterno jewellery, featuring over 200 carats of diamonds, adding a layer of royalty and luxury to the event, reflective of her commitment to merging fashion with philanthropy.
Simone Ashley
Vogue India’s May-June 2024 cover star, Simone Ashley, appeared in a minimalist yet elegant cut-out dress by Prabal Gurung. The navy blue gown provided a modern, refined take on the gala’s theme, emphasizing that sometimes simplicity intertwined with strategic design elements can capture the essence of a concept like “The Garden of Time” with subtlety and power.
The Indian celebrities at the Met Gala 2024 not only embraced the theme but also showcased a powerful confluence of traditional and modern fashion. Their impressive turnout this year showed growing significance and appreciation of Indian design in global fashion forums.
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