If fashion is religion, then the Met Gala is surely your Mecca. Held on the first Monday of May, fashion's biggest night sees celebrities, designers and stylists all wowing for attention on the red carpet. Officially, it is the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit, a black-tie extravaganza meant to raise money for the museum’s fashion wing. But unofficially, it is the party of the year—the ultimate celebrity power cocktail of famous names from fashion, film, politics, tech, sports and social media. Entry is by invitation only and this year around 400 lucky people were the chosen ones. However, it is not just about the price, which was US$75,000 per person this year with brands purchasing tables for US$350,000, but more to do with achievement and news worthiness. So, that’s what makes walking the Met Gala red carpet a truly big deal for both the celebrity and the designer whose outfit is being flaunted. This year there was more representation from India than in the past.
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who made her Met Gala debut last year, appeared on the red carpet in a custom-designed mint-green saree by the country’s leading fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The theme for 2024 was inspired by and named after the 1962 short story, ‘The Garden of Time’, penned by J.G Ballard. The story revolves around an aristocratic couple living in a walled estate with a magical garden, while an encroaching mob threatens to end their peaceful existence, and the actress’s delicate ensemble—which featured a 23-foot-long train detailed with florals hand-embroidered using silk floss, beads, sequins, semi-precious stones and fringed with glass beads—was on point. As if that was not enough, the hand-crafted blouse was studded with emeralds, Basra pearls, tourmalines and multi coloured sapphires.
Bu hikaye India Today dergisinin June 17, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye India Today dergisinin June 17, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Beware The New Big Con
Cyber Criminal Networks, Often Based Abroad, Are Now Leveraging Technological And Psychological Tools To Weave Elaborate Stings With Fake Cops And Enforcement Authorities To Deprive Unsuspecting Victims Of Their Entire Life Savings
A Cut Above the Rest
Oft ignored, the ceiling in a room is so much more than a necessity
THE GRAND STAND
This atypical bachelor pad for Delhivery's Sandeep Barasia is all about balancing art with form, aesthetics with functionality and materiality with context
50 SHADES OF WHITE
From ivory to ecru, TV actor Ankita Lokhande and reality TV star Vicky Jain's apartment in Mumbai is all about a fresh and clean feel
"GOOD DESIGN IS EFFICIENT, BEAUTIFUL AND PROBLEM SOLVING"
Known for creating thoughtfully crafted spaces, architect Jaskaran Singh takes us through the legacy he was born into
HITCHED AT HOME
From offbeat décor to eco-friendly design elements, an intimate wedding runs high on undeniable charm and unique sentiments
ROOM TO BLOOM
Bring wedding festivities indoors with flowers and hues that set the mood for this beautiful tablescape
THE RITE CHOICE
Move over heaven, well-designed and stylish marriages require the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla touch. They share how to ace this space.
Twist on Tradition
Stylish storytelling, vibrant vistas, trendy textiles and modern magic, wedding decor is a beautifully crafted and personal tale today
TROUSSEAU TROVE
From preserved flowers to bountiful hampers, what you give the bride and groom will set the tone for their life ahead