“King Khan is back!”: Shah Rukh Khan debuts at Met Gala in a Sabyasachi-styled all-black look
The royalty has arrived, and how! King Khan never disappoints with his looks and style. Sporting an all-black tailored suit by Sabyasachi couture, the actor's look has stirred mixed responses from fans.
SRK's all-black look by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee drew mixed reactions from fans at the Met Gala. For this year's theme, 'Tailored for You', the actor wore a floor-length, elongated coat made of Tasmanian superfine wool, featuring monogrammed Japanese horn buttons. He paired this with a crepe de chine silk shirt and tailored superfine wool trousers, and to add to his look, he carried a head cane crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with tourmalines, sapphires, mine-cut diamonds, and brilliant-cut diamonds.
He also completed his appearance with layered jewellery, notably highlighting a pendant shaped in the letter 'K': a nod to his well-known title in Bollywood, 'King Khan'.
In an interview with Vogue, the actor was asked how he felt about creating history by being the first male Bollywood actor to attend the Met.
"I don't know about history, but I'm nervous and excited," he said.
He added that it had been Sabyasachi, standing beside him, who had convinced him to join. The 'King of Bollywood' admitted that he felt shy about walking the red carpet, to which the ladies playfully responded that the carpet was blue this year, to help ease his tension.
He chuckled and acknowledged it, assuring them that he was alright. When asked about his inspiration for his looks, Shah Rukh shared that he only wore black and white, preferring outfits that felt comfortable to him.
His look for the carpet and the media not being able to recognise him invited some snarky comments from the audience. Fans took to the media, commenting words of support, such as "his aura alone saved the day", "only because it's Shah Rukh, it's kinda working", and again "King Khan is back!".
Keeping in mind the theme for the event, SRK sure did serve elegance at its peak. In a moment that truly completed the night and fulfilled the hearts of his dear fans, SRK struck his signature pose, marking a memorable first appearance at the Met Gala 2025.
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