The first Monday of May once again turned the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a global runway as the Met Gala 2025 unfolded in a spectacular display of craftsmanship, culture, and couture. This year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” invited designers and celebrities to explore the intimate history of textiles, nature, and storytelling through fashion.
As ever, the event wasn’t just a celebration of creativity—it was a statement of influence, inclusion, and imagination. For Indian fashion lovers, this year held particular pride, as a record number of Indian personalities graced the iconic red carpet, standing shoulder to shoulder with global icons like Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Kim Kardashian.
Indian Celebrities Who Attended Met Gala 2025
Shah Rukh Khan
Making his much-awaited Met Gala debut, SRK stunned in a regal custom-designed black and gold sherwani by Sabyasachi, blending Indian heritage with tailored precision.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka stunned in a black custom Valentino gown paired with an 11-carat diamond necklace. Her look balanced power and glamour, perfectly capturing the event’s “Tailored for You” theme.
Kiara Advani
Marking her Met Gala debut, Kiara wore a custom Manish Malhotra creation. The look merged Indian zardozi work with a bold Western silhouette, making her one of the evening’s standout newcomers.
Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit brought Punjabi elegance to New York, blending a structured suit with cultural accessories. His look was bold, confident, and refreshingly rooted in his identity and musical persona.
Isha Ambani
The business heiress continued her couture streak in a pastel floral lehenga-inspired silhouette by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, accented with archival jewels.
International Celebrities You Couldn’t Miss
Rihanna
The queen of the Met arrived fashionably late, revealing her second pregnancy in a tailored white gown with a floral hood and dramatic train, exuding soft power.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi stunned in a corseted Thom Browne gown, intricately hand-embroidered with florals—one of the most lauded interpretations of the night’s theme.
Jenna Ortega
The Wednesday star gave gothic glamour a couture spin in a vintage-inspired Balmain look that combined lace, leather, and elegance.
Jaden Smith
Jaden wore an oversized structured coat with floral brooches, continuing his reputation for androgynous, thought-provoking fashion.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie opted for a rose-colored column dress by Acne Studios with deconstructed tailoring and minimalist makeup—a softer look that still made a strong statement.
Cardi B
Never one to be outdone, Cardi served drama in a billowing black ruffled gown by Windowsen, with exaggerated proportions and dazzling jewels.
Kim Kardashian
Kim’s look leaned into dystopian romance, wearing a custom Margiela dress with a corset bodice and silver body paint—a futuristic nod to the theme.
Final Thoughts
The Met Gala 2025 once again proved to be a masterclass in fashion, individuality, and global influence. From Indian icons to international powerhouses, each star brought their own unique vision to the red carpet.
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