Mom-to-Be Kiara Advani to Make Her Met Gala Debut: Following Priyanka, Deepika, and Alia, Another Bollywood Star Set to Shine at the ‘Oscars of Fashion’
The Met Gala, the world’s most iconic fashion event, is set to begin on May 6, 2025. Often referred to as the “Oscars of Fashion,” this grand affair is a charity event that raises funds for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, Bollywood actress and soon-to-be mom Kiara Advani will make her debut appearance, gracing the red carpet with her baby bump.
What is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is a prestigious annual fundraiser hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. Celebrities from across the globe, including India, attend dressed in extravagant, theme-based couture. Importantly, individuals involved in controversies or scandals are not invited.
Since 1995, the event has been chaired by Anna Wintour, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine. It traditionally takes place on the first Monday of May each year.
Who Decides the Met Gala Theme?
Each year, the theme of the Met Gala is decided by Anna Wintour herself. While the event typically hosts around 600 celebrity guests, reports suggest that only 400 attendees will be present this year. Attendance is by invitation only, and the guest list is curated by Wintour and her team.
When Did Indian Celebrities Start Attending?
Despite the Met Gala’s long-standing global presence, Indian celebrities began appearing on the red carpet only in 2017. That year, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone became the first Indian stars to participate. In 2023, Alia Bhatt joined them by making her debut.
Met Gala 2025 Theme & Dress Code
The 2025 Met Gala will be held on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s theme is:
“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” — celebrating Black identity and culture through fashion.
The official dress code is: “Tailored for You.”
How Do These Outrageous Outfits Become Big Business?
To attend the 2024 Met Gala, a single ticket cost around $75,000 (approximately ₹62 lakh), while a 10-seat table was priced at around $350,000 (₹2.92 crore). It’s a rare global platform where every major eye in the fashion industry is watching.
For designers and brands, getting their designs on the Met Gala red carpet means unparalleled exposure. If your creation is seen at this event, it could reach millions across the globe overnight.
Celebrities often act as brand ambassadors at the Met Gala. Most of the time, the tickets and tables for celebrities are sponsored by fashion designers who dress them. Designers purchase tables and fill them with celebrities wearing their label. However, a few stars do choose to buy their own tickets — though even that doesn’t guarantee entry, as all guests must be approved by Anna Wintour.
Behind the Scenes: Who Gets In and Who Doesn’t?
Anna Wintour has chaired the Met Gala since 1999 and personally oversees the guest list. She decides which celebrities and designers will be invited, ensuring that scandal-plagued personalities are left out. She also plans the seating arrangements, even ensuring that couples are not seated together to encourage more social interaction.
