Hyderabad-based philanthropist Sudha Reddy will once again represent India at the upcoming edition of the Met Gala. We’ve exclusively learned that she reached out to Alexander McQueen and Tarun Tahiliani for her outfits for the stylish event. ,Read more: Met Gala 2024: Everything you need to know about the Met Gala; When, where, how to watch and where is it held)
Reddy is confirmed to grace the event to be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 6 this year. His appearance marks returned to the ceremony following his debut in 2021.
Glad to be back!
According to a source, Reddy is really excited to go back to the event, which is known as ‘fashion’s biggest night’ in popular culture. She will interpret The Garden of Time, the Met Gala’s 2024 theme, for her second showcase.
“She’s looking forward to her comeback and wants to try something new when it comes to fashion,” says the insider. (Reading: Sudha Reddy makes Met Gala debut in Falguni Shane Peacock’s ‘American Flag’ gown)
“So she has approached Alexander McQueen and Tarun Tahliani for the outfit, but she wants the designer’s name to be kept a secret,” says the source. His attire will come with a special Indian touch. But she wants it to remain a surprise for everyone. She will be welcomed on the red carpet by Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
What is the theme of Met Gala 2024?
The highly anticipated Met Gala will keep up tradition and return on the first Monday in May, sending the fashion world into a frenzy. This year’s theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. Instead of dressing up like sleeping beauties, celebrities will focus on recreating unique costumes from four centuries ago, providing a fresh perspective to those who encounter them.
While the Met Gala will celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reliving Fashion, the official dress theme is The Garden of Time. (Read: Met Gala 2024: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ theme for the exhibition and ‘The Garden of Time’ dress code for the gala explained)
This year, the exhibition will showcase important pieces from over 400 years of fashion history, featuring iconic designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Hubert de Givenchy. The theme revolves around celebrating delicate pieces of fashion that are considered too delicate to wear, affectionately known as ‘Sleeping Beauties’.
All about her Met Gala debut
Sudha represented India at the Met Gala 2021 and made her red carpet debut in a Falguni Shane Peacock gown, which was inspired by the colors of the American flag to reflect the year’s theme – American Freedom.
Calling it a “masterpiece of Indian craftsmanship”, Sudha took to her social media handle to give fans and fashion lovers a glimpse of the Falguni and Shane Peacock ensemble. Her military-inspired haute couture look by renowned Indian designers included a dazzling gold sculptural gown that came with a dramatic 4-meter metal train and the colors of the American flag.
