South Asian fashion, art and craftsmanship are taking up more space than ever on the global stage. The only thing surprising about this shift is why it hasn’t happened any earlier. At the 2026 Met Gala, Isha Ambani stepped out in a gold Gaurav Gupta sari-gown paired with a diamond-studded blouse, while Pacho and Princess Gauravi Kumar turned to Prabal Gurung. Cultural tastemakers like Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra were also in attendance, each spotlighting Indian art and artisans in their own way.
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Isha Ambani
Isha M. Ambani at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)Lexie Moreland/Getty Images
Isha Ambani wore a custom-made Gaurav Gupta sari woven with pure gold threads by master artisans at Swadesh, styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania. It brings together historical references from ancient Indian frescoes, with the sari border featuring hand-painted pichwai-inspired motifs.
Simone Ashley
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Simone Ashley attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)Julian Hamilton/Getty Images
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