Sudha Reddy showcases couture by Tarun Tahiliani at Met Gala, US

Businesswoman and philanthropist Sudha Reddy wore a custom gown by couturier Tarun Tahiliani to showcase Indian fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Met Gala on May 6, held in New York, US.

“It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Sudha Reddy on the custom-make Met outfit and translate the multi-layered theme into a work of art,” said designer Tarun Tahiliani about his creation in a press release. “Sudha’s self-portrait on the corset, combined with our signature draping technique and handcrafted embroideries and embellishments, conjures imagery of a blossoming garden, inviting the viewer to embrace authenticity in an ever-changing world. A metaphor for India as a sleeping beauty that is reawakening, the outfit celebrates the timelessness of heritage workmanship, transcendence of temporal boundaries and the eternal cycle of renewal and regeneration.”
 
The ivory silk gown Reddy wore was made by a team of over 80 Indian artisans over a period of 4,500 man hours and highlighted India’s rich artisanal heritage on the world stage. The theme of the gala, which celebrates the opening of a new exhibition at the museum and features celebrities from across the globe, was ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’.
 
“It was an incredible evening at the Met Gala 2024,” said Reddy. “I’m grateful to have received the opportunity to celebrate culture, community and creativity on such a grand scale, once again. Collaborations are what make fashion so exciting! Thank you to everyone who made this possible, from the visionary designers to my management and my glam team.”
 
Reddy completed her ensemble with fine jewellery by Farah Khan Ali. “Crafting the ‘Amore Eterno’ necklace wasn’t just about finding rare diamonds; it was about capturing the essence of love and time,” said Farah Khan Ali about the jewellery design. “I meticulously searched various corners of the world for these natural diamonds which took months of meticulous planning, designing, high-precision laser cutting and polishing to create the final result. Boasting 180 carats of natural diamonds, Sudha’s ‘Amore Eterno’ necklace mirrors life’s cyclical dance, where the past, the present and the future converge.”