Sabyasachi’s Met Gala magic pays off: New York Times names Shah Rukh Khan among 2025’s Most Stylish People
Shah Rukh Khan has once again proved that when he steps into a room, the world looks up. The New York Times has released its annual list of the 67 Most Stylish People of 2025, and among global heavyweights from entertainment, fashion, and culture, stands one name that instantly warms every Indian heart: Shah Rukh Khan.For an actor who has spent more than three decades shaping the emotional landscape of Indian cinema, this recognition feels less like a surprise and more like destiny. SRK’s fans often say he is not just a superstar but a sentiment, a collective memory, and for many across the world, a symbol of India itself. So seeing him featured on an international style list is simply another reminder of the cultural phenomenon he has become.
But what propelled him onto the prestigious NYT list this year? His much-celebrated Met Gala debut in May 2025, a moment where Shah Rukh’s innate elegance met Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s unmatched design genius.The New York Times described him as a star who pulled the Met Gala “into his orbit,” sharing a striking image of SRK in Sabyasachi’s bespoke creation. The editorial placed him in the same company as global names like Jennifer Lawrence, Sabrina Carpenter, Nicole Scherzinger, Walton Goggins, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ASAP Rocky, and several other cultural trendsetters.What makes SRK’s appearance even more endearing is how candid he was before the big night. NYT’s Style reporter Guy Trebay spoke to him just a day before his red-carpet debut, and SRK admitted he was nervous, joking about wanting to “run away.” But he didn’t and the fashion universe is thankful. Because without that moment, the world might not have witnessed one of the most memorable menswear looks of the year.And that brings us to the mastermind behind the outfit: Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the designer who turned the King of Bollywood into a global menswear moment.
Sabyasachi crafted a regal, floor-length coat in Tasmanian superfine wool, finished with monogrammed Japanese horn buttons. Underneath it, SRK wore a crepe de chine silk shirt and tailored wool trousers, tied together with a pleated satin kamarbandh. And in true Sabyasachi fashion, the look carried touches of heritage and opulence: a custom jewellery stack and the now-iconic Bengal Tiger Head Cane, set in 18k gold and embellished with sapphires, tourmalines, old mine cuts, and brilliant-cut diamonds.The designer described SRK as one of the world’s greatest superstars, celebrating his charisma, his emotional connection with audiences, and the history he carries into every room. His vision for the Met Gala was to reinterpret the “Black Dandy” aesthetic with maximalist flourish, crafted specifically for a global icon. In his own words, Shah Rukh Khan is “a magician, a superstar, and an icon. Period.”SRK’s place on the NYT list is more than a fashion achievement; it is a moment of cultural pride. It celebrates the meeting of two Indian powerhouses, a superstar whose charm is ageless and a designer whose craft is globally revered. Together, they created a moment that resonated far beyond the Met steps, landing SRK among the world’s most stylish personalities of the year.
