The Met Gala 2026 had quite an interesting desi lineup.
From heirloom saris to sculptural orchids, India showed up in full force and, honestly, choosing a favourite isn’t easy.
So… we’re making you do it! Vote for your favourite desi looks at the Met.
Isha Ambani in Gaurav Gupta
IMAGE: 1,800 plus carats, a gold sari and effortless grace. This was quiet luxury, just a little louder. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gaurav Gupta
Ananya Birla in Robert Wun x Subodh Gupta
IMAGE: Katoris, spoons, dabba lids turned into a futuristic facepiece. Desi kitchen made into high fashion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Birla/Instagram
Simone Ashley in Stella McCartney
IMAGE: Just chains, confidence and a whole lot of attitude. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
Karan Johar in Manish Malhotra
IMAGE: A walking painting. His debut look turned Raja Ravi Varma’s art into couture. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram
Manish Malhotra
IMAGE: When the designer is the moment! His cape literally carried his artisan’s names and figures. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra
Princess Gauravi Kumari in Prabal Gurung
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh (known as 'Pacho') & Pacho in Phulghar x Prabal Gurung
IMAGE: Royal, romantic and straight out of history with a modern twist that just works. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gauravi Kumari/Instagram
Diya Mehta Jatia in Mayyur Girotra
IMAGE: Kanchipuram silk meets Shola art. Basically, a crash course on how to make Indian craft chic. Photograph: Kind courtesy Diya Mehta Jatia/Instagram
Natasha Poonawalla in Dolce & Gabbana x Marc Quinn
IMAGE: A giant orchid worn as couture. Extra? Yes. Iconic? Also yes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Natasha Poonawalla/Instagram
Sudha Reddy in Manish Malhotra
IMAGE: A seven-metre train, Kalamkari art and full royal-core energy. Subtle was never the plan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sudha Reddy/Instagram
Bhavitha Mandava in Chanel
IMAGE: Looks like a chill subway fit... until you realise it's couture silk pretending to be denim. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chanel/Instagram
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