The Met Gala witnessed a surprise this year with Indian fashion entrepreneur Mona Patel putting her best fashion on display. Forget the A-listers; Patel stole the show in a stunning 'mechanical butterflies' dress styled by celebrity favourite Law Roach. Her captivating look sparked a frenzy online, and now, everyone wants to know who this woman is and the mind behind her awesomesauce dress. Read on! Met Gala 2024: From Doja Cat's Wet Shirt, Tyla's Sand Gown to Mona Patel's Butterfly Dress, Check Out The Best and Worst Fashion Moments.

Deets On Mona Patel's Enchanting Butterfly Dress

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Mona Patel turned heads at the Met Gala, the fashion world's biggest night. She wasn't there for ordinary glam – Patel donned a breathtaking, custom-made Iris Van Herpen gown that perfectly embodied 'The Garden of Time" theme. The structured dress featured butterfly wings, but the true magic lay in its mechanics. As Patel walked, the wings fluttered, creating a mesmerising spectacle that brought the theme to life, blurring the lines between nature and time. Met Gala 2024: Camila Cabello Clutches a Block of Ice With Rose Centrepiece at the Fashion Event (Watch Video).

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Who Is Mona Patel?

Mona Patel's journey to the Met Gala spotlight is as inspiring as her red carpet moment. Hailing from Vadodara, Gujarat, the young entrepreneur ventured to the US to build a multi-million dollar business empire. Rutgers University became her launching pad, and her dedication to philanthropy is evident through her non-profit, Couture For Cause, which embodies her passion for merging fashion with social good.

Talking to Vogue in March, Mona opened up about her Met look in March and said, “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."

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