The Met Gala 2025 was already packed with drama, chaos, couture, and then Shah Rukh Khan walked in, casually dropping jaws like it was just another Tuesday. Yes, besties, King Khan finally graced the blue carpet, and not in just any outfit. The man came dressed like fashion royalty, head-to-toe in a smouldering black Sabyasachi look that screamed "global icon, but make it understated luxe."
Forget flashy fits and over-the-top theatrics. SRK chose quiet power. His tailored black ensemble was a masterclass in less-is-more elegance, but do not be fooled, there was nothing subtle about the energy he brought. The man owned the carpet, not by doing too much, but by doing it just right.
But let us get to the moment that sent fashion Twitter (and honestly, the entire Desi internet) into a full meltdown: the necklace. Layered gold chains, yes. Drama, yes. But smack in the centre of it all was a sparkling pendant shaped like the letter ¡®K¡¯. No, it was not for ¡®Karan Johar¡¯ or ¡®Koffee,¡¯ it was a mic-drop tribute to his iconic title: King Khan. Period. Internet = broken.
SRK was not alone in this fashion domination. He rolled deep with Manish Malhotra, who also turned heads in a futuristic desi fusion fit, mixing metallic vibes with intricate Indian craftsmanship. The duo was basically the fashion Avengers. Fans and fashion critics alike were gagged, in the best way.
Beyond the glitz, Shah Rukh¡¯s debut was more than just a celebrity walk. It was a cultural reset. The first Indian male actor to ever attend the Met Gala? Historic. The fact that he did it while dripping in Sabyasachi gold and desi elegance? Iconic. This was not just a moment for him, it was a win for Indian fashion and global representation.
While many came to serve, only one walked in like he owned the palace, and wore his crown in gold. King things only.