Met Gala 2026: KJo’s 6-Foot Cape & 85-Day Effort For Raja Ravi Varma Tribute

A Grand Debut

For his first Met Gala in New York, Karan Johar chose an outfit inspired by Raja Ravi Varma’s art, designed by Manish Malhotra. Instead of a regular fashion piece, KJo decided to showcase Indian art and culture. The event’s theme was ‘Costume Art’ and the dress code was ‘Fashion is Art’, so his bespoke Manish Malhotra outfit was a perfect match.