Karan Johar made it a double fashion triumph at the Met Gala 2026. After turning heads on the red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a custom Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Raja Ravi Varma, the filmmaker arrived at the after-party in a sleek all-black Dries Van Noten ensemble, letting his Maharaja-inspired jewellery from his own label do all the talking.
After-Party Look
For the after-party, Karan Johar kept his silhouette minimal and refined. He wore a relaxed black shirt with a few buttons casually open, layered under a sharp blazer, and paired it with classic tailored trousers. Intricate embellished detailing along the waistline and blazer hem added a quiet couture edge to the monochrome look, ensuring it never tipped into plain territory.
Statement Jewellery
Karan wore a statement multi-gemstone necklace from Tyaani Jewellery, his own label, which drew heavily from India's royal heritage. Featuring rich emerald tones, ruby-coloured stones, antique gold detailing, and intricate craftsmanship, the necklace echoed the grandeur of jewels once adorned by Indian Maharajas. The structured design also drew subtle inspiration from traditional temple architecture.
He complemented the necklace with bold rings rooted in classic Kundan and Jadau craftsmanship, oversized gemstones, layered halos, and vintage-inspired gold finishes that felt simultaneously regal and contemporary. Notably, the filmmaker had also worn the same jewellery pieces on the red carpet earlier that evening, proving they were versatile enough to anchor two entirely different looks in one night.
Signature black sunglasses and polished shoes rounded off the after-party styling, keeping everything elegant without overpowering the jewellery's impact.
Met Gala 2026 Debut
Earlier that evening, Karan made his much-anticipated Met Gala debut in a custom Manish Malhotra creation titled Framed in Eternity. The look featured a sharply tailored power-shouldered jacket paired with a nearly six-foot-long cape adorned with hand-painted motifs inspired by legendary Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma, lotuses, ornate pillars, and swans, all finished with layered embroidery and luminous painted surfaces. The ensemble transformed him into a walking canvas celebrating Indian art on fashion's biggest global stage.
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