After a stunning turn at the 2024 Met Gala, Indian-American tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel returned to fashion’s biggest night out in style. She left a strong impression at the Met Gala 2025, appearing on New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art blue carpet with a robot dog called “Vector” on a diamond leash—yes, you read it correctly.
Mona Patel wore an awe-inspiring blend of futurism and tradition, a new standard for Met Gala innovation. Her look, a bespoke design by creator Thom Borne, honored innovation while maintaining cultural narrative at its center.
A Showstopping Look With a High-Tech Twist
Patel’s dramatic ensemble consisted of a sharply cut black suit held up at the back, layered over a halter-neck top that peeked through and converged in a black, beaded corset-style top. The pièce de résistance was the robotic dog “Vector,” inspired by Thom Borne’s iconic Hector Bag, which walked alongside her on a diamond-encrusted leash.
Around her neck, she wore a dazzling 1000-carat emerald-cut diamond bowl, which gave her all-black ensemble a regal statement. A kinetic spine designed by Lisa Jiang and Timothy Bowl provided the finishing cybernetic touch to her outfit, while an avant-garde hat created by Miodrag Gubernic added drama and flair. Rounding out the look were Rene Caovilla shoes that tied the whole look together perfectly.
Who Is Mona Patel?
Mona Patel is an extremely well-regarded serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with a portfolio that cuts across healthcare, technology, and real estate. She has established and managed successful businesses in markets around the world for more than two decades.
Educated at leading institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, Patel is a leading authority on entrepreneurship, leadership, and gender equity. She is a frequent speaker at international gatherings, including the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Besides her business ventures, Patel is also a devoted advocate of haute couture. In fact, her couture collection reflects her strong belief in craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Moreover, through her nonprofit initiative, Couture for Cause, she channels her passion for fashion into funding girls’ education and women’s entrepreneurship. Ultimately, her efforts are guided by a long-term vision of creating sustainable impact.
Mona Patel’s Met Gala 2025 appearance was not just a style moment—it was a statement on the intersection of purpose, technology, and art.
