Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ At the Met Gala 2024 red carpet, numerous Indian luminaries captivated attention with their stunning attire, sparking widespread interest. This year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” served as inspiration for Indian stars to express their fashion sense in spectacular way, promising an extraordinary showcase. Accordingly, Indian attendees truly rose to the occasion, displaying their excellent style prowess as never seen before. Let’s explore how they embraced the theme with confidence and style.
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Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, making her second appearance on the Met Gala red carpet, donned a custom-designed mint green Sabyasachi saree meticulously crafted by 163 artisans over 1965 hours. While many praised her stunning looks and lovely saree, some noted similarities with outfits previously done by Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif.
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Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani, daughter of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, stood out in a stunning gown created by Rahul Mishra, crafted over 10,000 hours, which was a tribute to Indian heritage.
Natasha Poonawalla
Natasha Poonawalla, among the Indian attendees, graced the Met Gala red carpet in a custom-made ensemble by Maison Margiela. While opinions varied, she described the dress as a representation of the delicate balance between the “fragility of time and life” and strength, incorporating her own wedding jewels.
Sudha Reddy
Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy turned heads with her extravagant display of over 200 carats of diamonds, including the Amore Eterno necklace featuring a 25-carat heart-shaped diamond and two striking diamond solitaire rings, collectively valued at around $20 million.
Mona Patel
India-born fashion entrepreneur Mona Patel had a remarkable red carpet debut at the Met Gala 2024, garnering widespread attention and leaving admirers eager to learn more about her.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling made a statement in a Gaurav Gupta nude couture gown, featuring structural genius with its sculpted, royal cape, reflecting her taste for blending dramatic elements with classic styles.
Ambika Mod
Ambika Mod made her Met Gala debut in a stunning modern Loewe design reinterpreting Charles James’ iconic 1951 Petal dress through a 3D print, symbolizing the interplay between past inspirations and modern innovation.
Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley, Vogue India’s May-June 2024 cover star, exuded elegance in a minimalist yet sophisticated cut-out dress by Prabal Gurung, demonstrating how simplicity, combined with strategic design elements, can capture the essence of a theme with delicacy and power.
Sabyasachi
Sabyasachi made history as the first Indian designer to grace the Met Gala carpet, donning an embroidered cotton duster coat from his own label’s Resort Collection 2024.
Overall, the presence of Indian celebrities at the Met Gala 2024 embraced the theme as well as highlighted the influential fusion of traditional and modern fashion. Their notable participation underscores the growing recognition of Indian design in global fashion arenas.
