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Met Gala 2025: Diljit Dosanjh Rocks The Blue Carpet in Punjabi Heritage Ensemble
Updated on: 06 May, 2025 12:58 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Diljit Dosanjh at Met Gala 2025
Fresh off selling out stadiums worldwide on his Dil-luminati music tour, global Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh made a stunning debut at the Met Gala 2025. Walking the iconic blue carpet in New York, the singer-actor turned heads in a regal white ensemble, paying a striking homage to the Maharajas of Punjab and showcasing his rich cultural heritage on fashion`s biggest night.
Confirming his attendance just days before via social media, Diljit`s arrival created significant buzz. His team shared glimpses of his Met Gala journey on Instagram. One captivating video showed the star descending stairs en route to the event, simply captioned: “HISTORY #diljitdosanjh #metgala #diljit.” Another clip, capturing him twirling his moustache, proudly stated, “He wore a Legacy #diljit #metgala #diljitdosanjh.” This appearance marks another milestone for Diljit, who has previously graced stages like Coachella and attended Paris Fashion Week, solidifying his status as a global style icon alongside fellow Indian attendees Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara Advani this year.
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Fresh from his Met Gala triumph and successful tour, fans can look forward to Diljit`s upcoming single, "Buck", a collaboration with K-pop star Jackson Wang, releasing May 9th.
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A Royal Statement in White
Diljit`s bespoke outfit was crafted by renowned American-Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung, who also dressed Alia Bhatt for a previous Met Gala. Representing his Sikh roots with pride, Diljit wore an impeccably tailored ivory and gold sherwani paired with a traditional tehmat. His look was elevated by a magnificent bejewelled turban featuring a white `kalgi` (turban ornament) and a symbolic, jewel-studded kirpan (ceremonial dagger) with a lion head. Adding a unique touch, he donned a sweeping white cape embroidered with the silhouette map of Punjab and lettering in the Gurmukhi script.Confirming his attendance just days before via social media, Diljit`s arrival created significant buzz. His team shared glimpses of his Met Gala journey on Instagram. One captivating video showed the star descending stairs en route to the event, simply captioned: “HISTORY #diljitdosanjh #metgala #diljit.” Another clip, capturing him twirling his moustache, proudly stated, “He wore a Legacy #diljit #metgala #diljitdosanjh.” This appearance marks another milestone for Diljit, who has previously graced stages like Coachella and attended Paris Fashion Week, solidifying his status as a global style icon alongside fellow Indian attendees Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara Advani this year.
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"Superfine" Style: The 2025 Met Gala Theme
This year`s Met Gala celebrated "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", focusing exclusively on menswear for the first time in over two decades. Inspired by Monica L. Miller`s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the theme explored Black style through the lens of dandyism from the 18th century onwards. The dress code, "Tailored for You", referenced the suiting central to the exhibition. Gala committee member Usher highlighted its significance: "The theme this year is not only timely but also speaks to our rich culture that should always be widely celebrated." The event was co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as honorary co-chair.Fresh from his Met Gala triumph and successful tour, fans can look forward to Diljit`s upcoming single, "Buck", a collaboration with K-pop star Jackson Wang, releasing May 9th.
Also Read: Diljit Dosanjh’s Panjab 95 Postponed Yet Again Due to Uncontrollable Reasons
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