Did Mindy Kaling just have a big fashion moment, or did she make a big mistake on the red carpet? The Internet said Oops! After the actress’s Met Gala 2024 gown, the Cannes 2022 look bore uncanny similarities with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s showstopper. A stunning architectural gown designed by Gaurav Gupta as she steps inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6. While those behind the lens praised her looks, social media were quick to dig into the collection and seemed disappointed by the similarities, while some praised the innovation in the new craft.
Mindy Kaling’s 2024 Met Gala look
Mindy Kaling stunned the red carpet at the Met Gala 2024 in a champagne-colored gown designed by India’s Gaurav Gupta that defied all expectations. Perfectly embodying the “Garden of Time” theme, Kaling’s gown was a dream of geometric and architectural molding that hugged her curves and burst out in the back like a beautiful flower. The flowing cloth swept away in a dramatic train, followed by a crowd of spectators. From the intricate details to the sheer artistry, everyone was talking about Kaling’s fashion statements.
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Mindy Kaling channels Aishwarya Rai at Met Gala 2024
While Western audiences seemed impressed, some Indian fashion lovers expressed disappointment at its striking resemblance to Aishwarya’s Cannes outfit. Aishwarya’s custom Gaurav Gupta gown at Cannes 2022, which featured a pink and blush palette, reportedly took around 3500 man-hours to create. Every aspect of the design, from the cut to the back veil, is very similar to the dress Kaling wore to the Met Gala. Gupta’s original creation for Cannes is the epitome of Venus sculpture, which perfectly captures Rai Bachchan’s timeless beauty and effortless elegance.
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“I wonder where I’ve seen this design before… oh it’s Aish, our Aish from Cannes,” wrote one ex. Another said, “Kalinga looks beautiful but her look could be a bit different from what Aishwarya wore in Cannes.” Whether it’s an accident or inspiration, it shows how interconnected fashion is and how trends inevitably collide. Despite these occasional overlaps, each celebrity brings their own unique touch to their outfits, adding variety and endless perspectives to the fashion world.