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Indian fashion entrepreneur Mona Patel made heads turn at the Met Gala 2024 with her stunning 'mechanical butterflies' dress. Patel made her debut at the Met Gala in a futuristic Iris Van Herpen outfit that was designed in accordance with the dress code of the Gala- The Garden Of Time. 

Patel's appearance at the Met Gala won her new fans.

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Several took to X to praise Patel's look, with many pointing out how she was one of the few who got the memo right. 

"Her name is Mona Patel! hautemona in instagram. Remember her, SHE SLAYED HARD TONIGHT," wrote a user.

"Mona Patel wearing a custom Iris van Herpen dress with moving, fluttering butterflies for the 2024 #MetGala," another user wrote.  

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"Congratulations to Mona Patel, Law Roach & Iris Van Herpen for achieving THIS. This is what we want to see! #MetGala" said the third user. 

Another user shared photos of Alia Bhatt and Mona Patel at the Met Gala 2024 and wrote, "The Indian girls EATING at the #MetGala Alia bhatt and Mona Patel SLAYED!!!"

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Who is Mona Patel?

Much like her appearance at the Met, Mona Patel's journey too has been very impressive.

The entrepreneur hails from Vadodara, Gujarat and moved to Texas from India at 22.

After completing her graduation, she established as many as eight companies across healthcare, technology and real estate industries.

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According to Vogue, her nonprofit, Couture For Cause, is at the heart of what she does, mixing fashion with helping others for important causes.

“I wanted my debut look to be something that celebrates my heritage and also combines my love couture, and when I heard of the theme, Iris Van Herpen seemed like the obvious choice,” Patel had said, opening up about her Met Gala look, in an interview with Vogue India, in March.

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The Dutch designer’s haute couture style is out of this world, taking cues from nature in the most unique and extreme ways.

They create special outfits, some of which are made by Indian embroidery houses they often team up with.

The end result? A stunning nude gown that flows to the floor, with a butterfly-shaped corset and a trailing edge.

Keeping in line with the theme Garden of Time, Patel’s form-fitting gown surprises with an unexpected detail. You’ll notice a bunch of butterflies around her arms, moving slowly as if they were gloves.