Kiara Advani’s Met Gala gown features a golden umbilical cord for her baby, bump takes centre stage

The 2025 Met Gala has become a memorable fashion event for the ages, and among the Bollywood celebrities making their spectacular Met Gala debut this year, one star notably shone with luminous elegance: Kiara Advani. Making her debut at the legendary fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Kiara amazed spectators not just with her couture outfit but also by confidently showcasing her baby bump on the world stage.

Styled by the renowned Anaita Shroff Adajania, expecting mother Kiara Advani made her debut at the Met Gala in a bespoke Gaurav Gupta design — a stunning black dress embellished with a metallic breastplate and a cascading white train. Central to the appearance was a meaningful element: a heart-shaped token for her child, gently attached to the breastplate by a golden string symbolizing the umbilical cord.

Gaurav Gupta, renowned for his sculptural shapes and lyrical draping, presented a design that embraced Kiara’s figure elegantly — honoring the power of motherhood. The ensemble infused a futuristic touch into Gupta’s signature fluidity, with the striking white cape subtly referencing fashion journalist André Leon Talley’s memorable 2010 Met Gala appearance.

Entitled Bravehearts, the couture creation honored the essence of the Black Dandy, representing defiance, elegance, and individuality. Through this daring and heartfelt proclamation, Kiara and Gupta provided more than just fashion; they conveyed a message of heritage, resilience, and, above all, fresh starts.