Ahead of the Met Gala 2025, let’s revisit some of the most iconic Indian fashion moments from previous editions of the charity gala.
The countdown to the year’s biggest fashion night, the Met Gala, has officially begun. As always, a star-studded lineup of actors, models, designers, and trendsetters from around the world will grace the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2025 Met Gala on the first Monday of May. This year, the event falls on May 5.
The Met Gala 2025 is expected to be even more significant for Indians, with Shah Rukh Khan reportedly making his debut. Mom-to-be Kiara Advani is also set to walk the Met Gala red carpet for the first time. With the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” anticipation is high for how Indian celebrities will interpret the theme through their unique fashion sensibilities.
Meanwhile, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable Met Gala appearances by Indian celebrities.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt has graced the Met Gala red carpet twice. She made a dreamy debut in 2023, wearing a pearl-embellished white gown by designer Prabal Gurung, which quickly became a fan favourite. In 2024, Alia turned heads again with a traditional twist, donning a regal ivory Sabyasachi saree. The look was accentuated by layers of opulent jewellery and an elevated messy bun, bringing desi elegance to the global fashion stage.
Priyanka Chopra
A consistent Met Gala star, Priyanka Chopra made her debut in 2017 in a Ralph Lauren trench coat gown with an exaggerated collar and train. The dramatic ensemble went viral and remains one of the most talked-about Met Gala looks to date. In 2019, she truly embraced the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme with a theatrical Dior gown, electric makeup, and a spiked silver crown. Her fearless fashion choices continue to push the envelope.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has walked the Met Gala red carpet multiple times, but her standout moment came in 2019. She wore a Barbie-pink Zac Posen gown with 3D embellishments and a voluminous silhouette that perfectly captured the camp theme. With a tall, teased ponytail, berry lipstick, and a glam embellished headband, Deepika gave us her most memorable Met Gala look yet.
Natasha Poonawalla
Philanthropist and style icon Natasha Poonawalla has emerged as a fashion powerhouse on the Met Gala carpet. In 2022, she delivered one of the most iconic looks by fusing tradition and avant-garde design. Her Sabyasachi saree was paired with a sculptural gold bustier by Schiaparelli, seamlessly blending Indian heritage with high fashion innovation.
Mona Patel
Entrepreneur Mona Patel made an unforgettable Met Gala debut in 2024. Styled by Law Roach, Patel wore a custom couture look by Iris Van Herpen that featured floating floral appliqués and an ethereal silhouette. Her look quickly went viral and solidified her as a new global fashion presence.
Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani has regularly represented Indian fashion at the Met Gala, but her 2023 look was a particular standout. She wore a custom black saree-inspired gown embellished with pearls and sequins, evoking the image of a starlit sky. However, it was her Chanel doll clutch—featuring a mini doll adorned with a bindi and maang tikka—that stole the show. The rare piece from Chanel’s Paris-Bombay 2012 collection became a viral sensation.
As the Met Gala 2025 approaches, fans and fashion enthusiasts are eager to see how Indian celebrities will reinterpret the theme and make their mark. With Kiara Advani and Shah Rukh Khan possibly joining the ranks of Indian Met Gala icons, the upcoming edition promises to be one for the books.
Stay tuned for more dazzling moments, as India continues to shine on fashion’s biggest stage.
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