Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee recently hosted a Diwali party inside the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City. Also read | Rani Mukerji’s metallic grey saree look with bold statement glasses at Sabyasachi’s Diwali reception is a lesson in modern festive dressing
The setting alone for the Diwali celebration was unique. The party venue felt like a palace – The Met’s galleries, with towering columns, stained-glass, and marble statues, were bathed in warm light. The guest list was just as special. Sabyasachi’s friend and longtime muse, kept it understated and luxe in a metallic grey saree with a matching sleeveless blouse, fashion designer Masaba Gupta served drama While actor Rani Mukerji. Let’s talk about the food. This was art. At the centre was a colossal grazing table overflowing with dramatic florals, foliage, and cascading branches of fresh pomegranates, adding the perfect Diwali pop of red. Nestled inside the greenery was a regal, lifelike taxidermy-style peacock. India’s national bird, and a part of Sabyasachi’s design language , it was right there in the middle of The Met.
Because this was not your usual Diwali catering.
