The Met Gala, often hailed as “fashion’s biggest night,” witnessed a star-studded affair as Bollywood starlet Alia Bhatt returned for her second appearance on the grand red carpet. Alongside her stood celebrities like Zendaya, Kylie Jenner, Doja Cat, and many other. The enchanted theme of this year’s Met Gala transformed the Metropolitan Museum into an ethereal experience.
Alia Bhatt wears custom Sabyasachi saree for the Met Gala 2024
For this year’s Met Gala, themed Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, Alia Bhatt turned heads in an elegant ensemble that paid homage to her Indian heritage. Opting for a departure from conventional Western attire, she donned a custom-designed mint-green saree by renowned Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The sari, adorned with intricate hand-embroidered florals using silk floss, glass beading, and semi-precious gemstones, featured a majestic 23-foot-long train.
Expressing her excitement about the ensemble, Bhatt emphasized, “What drew me to this look was the sheer audacity of it—how it merges traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde aesthetics. Sabyasachi is known for his dedication to bringing old-world charm and modern sophistication together. This seemed like the perfect choice to encapsulate the theme of this year’s Met Gala.”
The designer added, “I am honored to create India’s signature garment, a sari. Handcrafted from techniques handed down over generations and mastered during a lifetime of effort for Alia, it represents the history and pride of Indian craftsmanship that I have dedicated my career to promoting, protecting, and preserving.” Sabyasachi’s creation paid tribute to the theme and marked a milestone for the Indian designer on fashion’s biggest night of the year.
Zendaya, Kylie Jenner, and others who attended the Met Gala 2024
Joining Alia Bhatt in the spotlight were industry stalwarts Zendaya, Kylie Jenner, Natasha Poonawala, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Cardi B, and more.
Zendaya, a veteran attendee of the Met Gala, graced the event in two stunning outfits. Each embodied the essence of the theme. From a black gown with a floral-adorned train to a regal blue and green dress inspired by fruit trees, Zendaya’s fashion choices were hailed as awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner made a statement with her elegant attire. She channeled the theme of the night with a nod to garden aesthetics. In detail, she opted for a custom design by Oscar de la Renta. In other words, Jenner resembled a garden statue, embodying the whimsical charm of the event.
The star-studded affair also saw the presence of notable personalities such as Natasha Poonawalla and Mona Patel. The former stunned in a custom Margiela creation by John Galliano. Meanwhile, the CEO of Forbes Next 1000 honoree made a remarkable debut in an Iris Van Herpen gown. Besides, the one thing that stood out was the ensemble adorned with fluttering 3D butterflies.
For those unaware, the Met Gala 2024 was a celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. In the ode, the attendees embraced the official dress code, The Garden of Time. Furthermore, this immersive exhibit transported guests through centuries of fashion history. After all, it featured a curated selection of approximately 250 rare items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection.
