The Met Gala, known as the “Oscars of Fashion,” is an event where the world’s most influential figures in fashion, entertainment, and art converge to celebrate the Met’s annual Costume Institute exhibition. This year’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” was a nod to J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story of the same name, evoking a surreal and enchanting world of crystalline blooms and timeless beauty.
Amidst the glitz and glamor of the event, one name shone brighter than ever before – Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the man who, by his own admission, prefers to be called a tailor rather than a designer.
With his delicate and sparkling interpretation of the theme for Alia Bhatt, he etched his name in the annals of fashion history, becoming the first Indian designer to walk the Met Gala red carpet.
Indian craftsmanship has long been celebrated on the global couture stage, with designers like Gaurav Gupta, Rahul Mishra, Falguni Shane Peacock, and Manish Malhotra dressing Hollywood’s biggest stars. However, the Met Gala had remained an elusive dream for Indian designers – until now.
Alia Bhatt’s ethereal appearance was a breathtaking embodiment of the “Garden of Time” theme. Clad in a Sabyasachi creation, she was a vision of blush perfection, adorned with hand-embroidered silk floss, beads, sequins, semi-precious stones, and fringed with glass beads. A hand-crafted blouse studded with emeralds, Basra pearls, tourmalines, and multi-colored sapphires completed the look, along with exquisite jewelry selected from Sabyasachi’s Bengal Royal collection.
But the true showstopper was Sabyasachi himself, gracing the red carpet in a regal, embroidered sherwani-style coat adorned with tourmalines, pearls, emeralds, and diamonds from his own jewelry line. This moment marked a significant milestone not only for the designer but for the entire Indian fashion industry, which has long sought recognition on the global stage.
While some critics took to social media to criticize his look and draw comparisons to the eccentric style of Bappi Lahiri, Sabyasachi’s unapologetic embrace of maximalism and opulence is a reflection of his authentic, regal signature. This is the man who has put Indian fashion on the global map, celebrating the country’s rich heritage and craftsmanship with every creation.
As the first Indian designer to walk the Met Gala red carpet, Sabyasachi has paved the way for many more to follow. His achievement is a testament to the growing influence and appreciation of Indian fashion on the world stage, and a source of immense pride for the entire nation.
With his latest triumph at the Met Gala, he has not only made history but also inspired a new generation of designers to dream big and celebrate their cultural heritage with pride.
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