Shah Rukh Khan’s first appearance at the Met Gala is a natural extension of his enduring onscreen charm. With this year’s dress code, ‘Tailored For You,’ in mind, Shah Rukh Khan’s ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee subtly connected the shared histories of Black and Indian dandyism—two traditions that reimagined tailoring.
Mukherjee described his vision for the look as a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan’s global stature. “Shah Rukh Khan is one of the greatest superstars in the world,” the designer said. “A cinematic hero, his blockbuster performances and leading-man charisma have created a legendary international fan following. My interpretation of the Black dandy is demonstrating his super stardom on a global stage. Dressed in classic menswear with the maximalist flourish of Sabyasachi, Shah Rukh Khan is a magician, superstar, and icon. Period.”
Photo: Courtesy of Shah Rukh Khan
Khan’s look was a floor-length, elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool, finished with monogrammed Japanese horn buttons. The coat was hand-canvassed and single-breasted, cut with a peak collar and wide lapels for a sculptural silhouette. Beneath it, he wore a black crepe de Chine silk shirt, left open at the chest, paired with tailored superfine wool trousers. A pleated satin kamarbandh cinched the waist, adding structure and softness to the tailored layers.