How Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-driven Representation Yet

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How Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-driven Representation Yet

“The Bollywood director, in a Manish Malhotra creation, joined the Maharaja of Jaipur, Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla and Sudha Reddy in a contingent that answered “Fashion Is Art” through celebrating artisans, heirloom jewels and Indian contemporary art.”

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Source: WWD Fashion  ·  May 06, 2026