90 Artisans, 3459 Hours, One Icon, Sudha Reddy's 'Tree of Life' Stuns New York
May 06, 2026
New York [US], May 6: Billionaire philanthropist and global style maven Sudha Reddy has once again set the Met Gala red carpet ablaze, transforming the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a masterclass of South Indian heritage. In a breathtaking fusion of history and high fashion, Reddy collaborated with India's premier couturier, Manish Malhotra, and celebrity stylist Mariel Haenn to unveil "The Tree of Life"--a custom ensemble that took an astonishing 3,459 hours and the skilled hands of 90 artisans to bring to life.