Deepika Padukone at Met Gala 2019 in custom Zac Posen ensemble | Image Courtesy: X (@ujjwaldhir)
With the Met Gala 2025 just around the corner, the excitement is sky-high, and it’s the perfect moment to look back at some unforgettable red carpet moments. Among the many elite stars who have dazzled on fashion’s biggest night, Bollywood’s very own Deepika Padukone made sure to shine as a true style powerhouse.
Known not just for her cinematic brilliance but also for her global fashion influence as a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and Cartier, Deepika has carved out a space for herself on the international style map.
Though the Met Gala 2025 guest list remains under wraps, there’s no better time than now to revisit how Deepika has turned every Met Gala she’s attended into a moment to remember. From her debut in a minimalist Tommy Hilfiger gown to her breathtaking Barbie-esque transformation in a custom Zac Posen creation, here’s a look at how the actress redefined elegance and drama on the Met steps.
2017: A dreamy debut in Tommy Hilfiger
Deepika Padukone at Met Gala 2017 | Image Courtesy: X (@bestofdpadukone)
Deepika made her much-awaited Met Gala debut in 2017 when the event honoured Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between. As a first-timer, she chose a sleek and stunning white satin gown by Tommy Hilfiger, delicately detailed with crystal embroidery along the hem.
Keeping her look minimal yet ethereal, Deepika adorned her hair with jewelled floral accessories and finished with long, elegant drop earrings. Her poised presence on the red carpet made it clear this was just the beginning of her Met Gala story.
2018: Making bold statement in Prabal Gurung
Deepika Padukone at Met Gala 2018 | Image Courtesy: X (@prabalgurung)
For her second Met Gala appearance in 2018, Deepika embraced drama and power in a striking cardinal red gown by Prabal Gurung. The sculptural silhouette and the rich hue perfectly captured the grandeur of the evening.
With sleek styling, minimal accessories and bold red lips, she let the stunning craftsmanship of her gown do all the talking.
2019: Serving high glamour in Zac Posen
Deepika Padukone at Met Gala 2019 | Image Courtesy: X (@ujjwaldhir)
Deepika’s 2019 Met Gala look remains engraved in memory for all the right reasons. Embracing the playful spirit of the theme Camp: Notes on Fashion, she transformed into a modern-day Barbie with a custom Zac Posen gown in shimmering bubblegum pink. The strapless, structured creation was a work of art, adorned with intricate three-dimensional embroidery crafted from lurex jacquard.
Deepika amped up the drama with a towering voluminous ponytail, a dazzling pink diamond headband, and bold sculptural earrings, perfectly representing the extravagance and whimsy of the night.
As anticipation builds for what Deepika might wear next (if she graces the Met Gala 2025 red carpet), one thing is certain: every time she steps onto that iconic staircase, she doesn’t just attend the event; she creates a fashion moment.
