A robotic dog to match her dandy Met Gala avatar? Mona Patel said yes
She was a mystery when she arrived at the Met Gala in 2024, but she left with the tag of one of the best-dressed last season. It was a lasting impression, so much so that this year, everyone was quite inquisitive about what she would bring to the Met carpet. And oh boy, did she deliver.It's Indian-American entrepreneur Mona Patel who kept the buzz going, even after her debut last season. Her high fashion concept, just like last year, became the talking point on the blue carpet and beyond this year too.Adhering to the event's theme, "Tailored for You," which celebrated Black fashion and menswear with a focus on dandyism, Patel wore a custom Thom Browne creation. Her outfit featured a sharply tailored black suit complemented by a hand-embroidered corset crafted by Indian artisans, adding a touch of cultural heritage to the modern design. The ensemble was further accentuated by a sweeping silk panel that added dramatic flair to her movements. Now, ain't no Mona Patel look without an addition of a futuristic fashion accessory, and just like last time, it's jaw-dropping. Her futuristic fashion accessory: a robotic dog named Vector. Developed at MIT and inspired by Browne's iconic dachshund, Hector, Vector was dressed in a tuxedo and adorned with a 1,000-carat diamond leash. This fusion of fashion and technology couldn't have asked for a better representation, what say?
Mona Patel at the Met Gala 2025. (Photo: AP)
Also, what you might have missed is a little detail at the back of her outfit - metallic vertebrae. Just love it!
The spine detailing that you might have missed. (Photo: X)
Last year, at the 2024 Met Gala, themed "The Garden of Time," the diva, who thrives on tech couture (come on, two back-to-back futuristic fashion showcases, so you can't deny), made a memorable debut with a custom Iris van Herpen gown that blended nature-inspired artistry with kinetic innovation.That night, Mona came as a mystery, but she left with a larger-than-life impression that stayed on.
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