Mona Patel
When Indian-born entrepreneur and fashion visionary Mona Patel stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet in 2024, time stopped. Cameras froze. Fashion insiders collectively gasped. Dressed in an otherworldly Iris van Herpen creation, butterflies quite literally danced around her in a kinetic ballet of couture engineering. It wasn’t just a dress. It was a moment… bold, breathtaking, and brilliantly unforgettable. And yes, at TheGlitz, we were absolutely mesmerized.
The Butterfly Effect
Mona’s debut at the Met was nothing short of iconic. Floating down the red carpet in a futuristic gown that moved with her, she wore 3D-printed mechanical butterflies that flapped in a symphony of art, tech, and fashion fantasy. The gown, designed by the visionary Iris van Herpen, was a love letter to this year’s theme, “The Garden of Time” but Mona didn’t just interpret the theme, she became it.
A visionary sculptor was brought on just weeks before the event to build the kinetic elements. The result? A living, breathing couture statement that seamlessly merged femininity and fierce innovation. Styled with a sleek low bun, ethereal makeup, and over $1 million worth of exquisite, handpicked diamonds, Mona didn’t scream for attention, she owned it with quiet, commanding grace.
British Fashion Award
And just when the fashion world thought Mona couldn’t possibly top her Met Gala moment, she did exactly that at the British Fashion Awards. Turning heads and stealing headlines, Mona arrived in a custom diamond-studded corset that shimmered like stardust under the lights. Encrusted with ethically sourced diamonds and handcrafted by master artisans, the piece was reportedly valued at a jaw-dropping $2.5 million. Paired with a tailored silk skirt and that signature Mona poise, it wasn’t just an outfit, it was a show of power, precision, and pure red-carpet magic.
Brain, Beauty, Billion-Dollar Vision
But don’t be fooled, this butterfly queen isn’t just wings and whimsy. Mona Patel is a force in business, fashion, and philanthropy. A Gujarati-born serial entrepreneur based in the U.S., she helms ventures in real estate and tech, most notably radXai, an AI-driven medical diagnostics company that’s changing the face of healthcare.
Her influence reaches beyond boardrooms and ballrooms. In a testament to her rising global profile, Mona was exclusively invited to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s star-studded, high-profile wedding… a guest list reserved for world leaders, celebrities, and cultural visionaries. The invite wasn’t just glamorous; it was symbolic of her arrival on the world’s most elite social stage.
She’s also the Founder of Couture for a Cause, a non-profit that fuses high fashion with purpose, championing education for underprivileged girls in India. Business tycoon by day, red carpet stunner by night, Mona is redefining what modern power looks like.
Her Met Gala Was a Production, Literally
For Mona, the Met wasn’t just a glam moment, it was a meticulously curated production. Think: call sheets, hair and makeup schedules, fittings that spanned continents, and a glam squad that operated like a fashion SWAT team. Prepping from her luxe Manhattan residence, she navigated every detail like the seasoned CEO she is. There was no panic, just polish. No drama, just dazzling execution.
A Tale of Two Worlds: Tradition Meets Techno-Glam
What makes Mona truly magnetic is her effortless blend of cultural heritage and futuristic flair. Her Met Gala look may have fluttered with mechanical marvels, but it also whispered of her roots, lotus motifs, a nod to India, zardozi-inspired embellishments, and feminine strength woven into every fold.
By collaborating with stylist extraordinaire Law Roach and a female-led creative team, she also made a strong statement about lifting other women along with her… whether on the runway or in the boardroom.
More Than a Look, It’s a Legacy
Mona doesn’t just show up; she’s using her growing fashion presence not just for show, but for serious change. Her nonprofit initiatives, upcoming campaigns, and strategic use of high-visibility platforms prove that you can be both couture and conscious.
And let’s be honest, how often do we get a tech CEO who turns the Met Gala into a scene from a sci-fi fairytale and is rubbing shoulders with billionaires, royalty, and global changemakers?
TheGlitz Verdict
Mona Patel isn’t just a one-off Met Gala standout. She’s a walking, soaring symbol of what happens when style meets substance, tradition meets innovation, and power meets poise. She’s rewriting the rules of fashion and leadership, one fluttering butterfly at a time.
Trust us, this is just the beginning. And here at TheGlitz, we’re watching, wide-eyed and spell-bound.
