See Billionaire Sudha Reddy's Eye-Popping $15 Million Necklace at Met Gala 2026
The custom look took 3,459 hours and used more than 90 artisans, blending Kalamkari heritage with zardozi, marodi, resham and metalwork.
- On Monday, Indian philanthropist Sudha Reddy attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York wearing a custom Manish Malhotra gown titled "The Tree of Life." The ensemble reinterpreted the 3,000-year-old Kalamkari art form through a contemporary, sculptural lens.
- Designed to align with the "Costume Art" theme, the gown incorporates regional motifs from Hyderabad and Telangana, including the Palapitta and Kalpavriksha. These symbols connect the garment to South Indian cultural traditions.
- Realized over 3,459 hours by more than 90 artisans, the ensemble features zardozi and marodi embroidery. Reddy completed the look with a $15 million necklace featuring a 550-carat "Queen of Merelani" tanzanite sourced from Tanzania.
- Celebrity stylist Mariel Haenn guided the design to treat the outfit as high-concept art, projecting Indian heritage through a cinematic lens. Reddy stated the ensemble translates her cultural identity into a global language, demonstrating ancient techniques possess the power to lead fashion dialogue.
- Reddy has elevated Indian couture since her 2021 debut, building a record centered on regional craftsmanship. Officials from Telangana envision sustained global visibility for these crafts, potentially securing their presence at platforms like London and Paris Fashion Week.
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Met Gala 2026: Indian Billionaire Dazzles In 550-Carat Tanzanite and Rare Diamonds Worth $15M
Hyderabad-based billionaire Sudha Reddy wore jewellery from her personal collection valued at more than $15 million (£11.3 million) to the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, according to People. The centrepiece was a 550-carat deep violet-blue tanzanite pendant known as the 'Queen of Merelani,' set in a Victorian-finished chain of triangular and pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds arranged in floral clusters. The stone was sourced from Tanzania's Merelani Hills…
She is a graduate in Microbiology, director of a large company and president of her own foundation, but is described as an “expert in art and fashion”. The jewel of her personal collection caught all eyes, but all her ‘look’, produced by 90 artisans for 3,459 hours, is full of tributes to her roots
Met Gala 2026: Hyderabad businesswoman Sudha Reddy stuns in Manish Malhotra couture crafted over 3,459 hours
At the Met Gala 2026 in New York, Sudha Reddy returned to the red carpet in a custom look by Manish Malhotra. The outfit, created with stylist Mariel Haenn, was titled ‘The Tree of Life’ and focused on textile heritage, particularly Kalamkari. The look connected traditional craft with a more structured, contemporary form. It drew from the Machilipatnam style of Kalamkari, a textile tradition that goes back thousands of years and is known for han…
Sudha Reddy flaunts ₹142 crore tanzanite necklace at Met Gala 2026
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