Indian Celebrities Embrace Tailored Elegance at Met Gala 2025

The theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," with the corresponding dress code being "Tailored for You."

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Indian Celebrities Embrace Tailored Elegance at Met Gala 2025

Isha Ambani's memorable appearance at the Met Gala 2025: She graced the iconic Met Gala carpet wearing a creation by designer Anamika Khanna. Isha made a statement with her Met Gala look, featuring a white geometric corset, black tailored pants, and a white cape. Anamika was inspired by Black dandy style, enhancing her design with semi-precious stones and traditional pearl work. For her glam, Isha chose dewy makeup and styled her hair in a long braid.

SRK's Black Dandy Style at the Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh exuded sophistication in his all-black Sabyasachi suit for the Met Gala 2025. He enhanced his ensemble with a tiger scepter, embodying the essence of a modern Maharaja.

Diljit Dosanjh Embraced the Maharaja Prabal Gurung Style: Diljit ascended the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in New York City, blending Punjabi elegance with modern flair. Dressed as a Maharaja in a custom Prabal Gurung outfit, he wore a turban, kurta, and tehmat, proudly displaying his Punjabi heritage. His ensemble included accessories, a sword, and a cape adorned with Punjabi alphabets. Reports mention he wore jewelry from Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala's Cartier collection.

Kiara Advani Donned a Gaurav Gupta Design at the Met Gala 2025: Kiara chose a bespoke couture piece by the acclaimed Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. She exuded an ethereal aura on the blue carpet, embodying grace, strength, and the radiant beauty of motherhood.

Priyanka Chopra donned a polka dot Balmain suit at Met Gala 2025: Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the Met Gala 2025 with her husband, Nick Jonas, showcasing a glamorous dandy style. This was her fifth appearance at the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She wore a custom polka dot suit dress by Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, perfectly matching the gala's theme.

Manish Malhotra at Met Gala 2025: The outfit was a visual masterpiece, featuring detailed threadwork and embellishments that celebrated the opulence of South Asian couture and Black Style. A notable accessory was the golden elephant-face brooch on his overcoat, subtly honoring Indian heritage.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee at Met Gala 2025: He wore high-waisted black trousers paired with shiny black dress shoes. His accessories included a bold choker and multiple rings. The standout piece was his sophisticated headgear, featuring a brooch, which added charm and detail.

The Indian Empress of Style, Natasha Poonawalla makes a powerful impression at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom couture piece by Manish Malhotra. Her take on the theme, Black Dandyism, reimagined through Indian couture, pays tribute to her Parsi heritage while solidifying her status as a contemporary cultural icon.

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Louis Vuitton’s Nike ‘Air Force 1’ collaboration on display in New York exhibition

New York (USA), June 06: An exhibition dedicated to Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Nike has opened in New York, displaying a collection of 47 customised Nike ‘Air Force 1’ styles by the luxury fashion house’s late creative director, Virgil Abloh.

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Running through to the end of May, the public exhibition features some of the beloved designer’s last works, with each of the sneakers on display designed by Abloh and assembled at Louis Vuitton’s manufacturing facility in Venice.

Alongside the signature Nike swoosh and Louis Vuitton monogram, many of the sneaker styles also feature personal details of the designer, including the Ghana flag, a nod to Abloh’s heritage.

Abloh, who passed away in November at the age of 41, was considered a barrier-breaking figure in fashion, known for his vision on streetwear and his unique approach to luxury.

The exhibition follows a recent auction by Sotheby’s which raised 25 million dollars from the sale of around 200 sneakers from the collaboration, with funds going towards a scholarship fund for aspiring designers.

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Warhol's iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for whopping USD 195 million at NY auction

New York [US], May 10: Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", a portrait of iconic American actress Marilyn Monroe, has sold for a whopping USD 195 million and set a record for the most expensive artwork by a US artist sold at an auction.

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Pic Courtesy: Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", a painting of Marilyn Monroe, is pictured on display at Christie's Auction House in New York

The 1964 portrait auctioned on Monday shows Monroe in vibrant close-up -- hair yellow, eyeshadow blue, and lips red -- on a turquoise background. According to Christie's auction house in New York, where the sale took place, Warhol's portrait is the most expensive piece from the 20th century ever auctioned, as per the NY press news. The previous record-holder was another modern master, Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose 1982 painting "Untitled" of a skull-like face sold for a record USD 110.5 million at Sotheby's in 2017.

The identity of the buyer remains unknown as the auction house said that an unnamed buyer made the purchase Monday night. Following the announcement of the auction of this magnificent portrait last year, the estimates were for as much as USD 200 million. Alex Rotter, chairman of Christie's 20th and 21st-century art department said, "It's an amazing price." Exuberating joy over the beautiful portrait, he added, "Let it sink in, it's quite something." Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie's said, "This is where we wanted to be, clearly," adding, "It proves we are in a very resilient art market."

The proceeds of the portrait sale will go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich. This is the foundation which put the painting up for auction. It is awe-inspiring to note that the foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs, as per the media outlet. Warhol artworks include more than one image of Monroe however, this particular painting has been exhibited in museums around the world. His Gold Marilyn Monroe is now one of the cornerstones of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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