‘My backup look for the MET’: Mona Patel makes everyone take note as she attends British Fashion Awards in archival crystal adorned corset

But can you guess how much the corset costs today? According to 1stdibs, the vintage piece is worth $168,285, which roughly translates to Rs 1,42,59,615.93!

“Commissioned by Christian Lacroix and skillfully brought to life by the renowned Mr Pearl Atelier, this corset is made of the finest materials, meticulously hand-woven from metallic silk taffeta, as thousands of hand-sewn crystals adorn its surface. At the shoulder, a delicate silk organza beaded butterfly delicately perches. The encrusted jewels, meticulously assembled from a myriad of Swarovski stones, beads, and seed beads, varying in size to create a visually captivating effect.,” reads the website. As a testament to its exclusivity, only five of these corsets were ever made.

Digital creator Diet Sabya took to social media to share their thoughts on the outfit. “What a look. This is FASHION. The most incredible museum-worthy corset from the iconic 1996 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture collection (that she or her stylist bought!!) paired with a silver skirt and her signature glam at the #britishfashionawards. 10/10. No notes. Absolutely none,” read the caption. Patel commented on the post with a cheeky, “My backup look for the MET😉”.

The cost of the archival corset. (Source: 1stdibs)

In case you don’t remember, the Indian fashion entrepreneur stole the show at the MET earlier this year with her “mechanical butterflies” dress, styled by popular stylist Law Roach. The dress won the hearts of Gala enthusiasts and netizens. The nude floor-grazing sculpted gown with a butterfly-shaped corset and scalloped train, crafted by Iris Van Herpen, was perfectly in tune with the theme of “The Garden of Time.”

Hailing from Vadodara and now permanently based in the US, she has built a million-dollar empire that spans multiple businesses. At the heart of this lies her brainchild, Couture For Cause, a non-profit blending her passion for fashion with philanthropy. As far as serving looks go, Mona Patel has carved a space for herself in the Indian and international fashion scene, and we can’t wait to check out her other appearances!

Rihanna, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, and Natasha Poonawalla also attended the star-studded affair at Royal Albert Hall in London.

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