The Met Gala 2024 has arrived, drawing big-name actors, content creators, and other luminaries to one of the most significant fashion events of the year.
Every year, the Met Gala features a standout look that captures social media’s attention. For the 2024 edition, one ensemble has already been hailed as the “winning” outfit.
While the best-dressed attendee is typically a familiar celebrity, this year, fans are intrigued by the mysterious woman in the moving butterfly dress, leaving them guessing about her identity.
Without further ado, here’s the scoop on Mona Patel, the CEO whose stunning butterfly dress is causing a stir at the Met Gala 2024.
Who is Mona Patel?
Mona Patel is an Indian entrepreneur, born in Vadodara, Gujarat, who moved to the United States in 2003 to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams.
Since establishing herself in the US, Patel has built a million-dollar empire with multiple businesses. One of her primary ventures is Couture For Cause, a non-profit organization dedicated to “driving positive change through fashion and inspiring every woman to realize her highest self.”
Patel is a vocal advocate for gender equality, with a business ethos centered on empowering individuals to embrace their full potential and express their gender identity.
Mona Patel’s Met Gala Look Explained
The 2024 Met Gala marks Patel’s debut at the event, and she’s already turning heads with her stunning gown.
Her outfit, a custom Iris Van Herpen couture creation, has been the talk of social media. In addition to fitting this year’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” the gown features moving butterflies adorning its sleeves.
In an interview with Vogue India, Patel explained that she wanted her outfit to reflect the Met Gala’s theme while paying homage to her Indian heritage and her love for couture.
“I wanted my debut look to be something that celebrates my heritage and also combines my love of couture, and when I heard of the theme, Iris Van Herpen seemed like the obvious choice,” she said.
On social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Met Gala viewers have been showering Patel and her outfit with praise.
One user wrote, “Congratulations to Mona Patel, Law Roach & Iris Van Herpen for achieving THIS. This is what we want to see!”
Another exclaimed, “Mona Patel in FUNCTIONAL Iris Van Herpen! INSANE.”
With the overwhelming positive reactions to Patel’s viral Met Gala look, her following is expected to grow significantly in the coming days and weeks.
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