MET GALA 2026

Ananya Birla debuts in dramatic black couture

Tuesday, 05 May, 2026
(Photo courtesy: Instagram@rheakapoor)

Billionaire Ananya Birla lit up the internet as she debuted at the iconic red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Stepping out in Robert Wun’s high-octane all-black couture, Ananya joined first-timers like Karan Johar on the red carpet.

Ananya is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, and mental health advocate. She has been on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and ET’s 40 under 40 lists.


(Photo courtesy: Instagram@manishmalhotra05)

Manish Malhotra makes strong fashion statement

Designer Manish Malhotra returned to the Met for his second outing, dressed in a heavily embroidered black bandhgala layered with an architectural cape. The cape was the true highlight, accentuated with contrasting white embroidery featuring the names of artisans along with several Mumbai-inspired elements.