Shah Rukh Khan Made His MET Gala Debut: How His Fashion Game Made Him The Ultimate Fashion King

Shah Rukh Khan has reigned the Indian film industry for over 30 years and has made an irreplaceable name for himself. Most of his films have become iconic landmarks of Bollywood. Moreover, the characters that he played also became icons of their own with a distinct sense of personality and style. 

Whether ‘Aman Mathur’ from Kal Ho Na Ho, or ‘Ram Sharma’ from Main Hoon Na, these characters brought with them a distinct style as well as charm. This is what essentially made all of them different from each other and also unforgettable. Similarly, Shah Rukh Khan himself embodies an exceptional sense of fashion that sets trends among the masses. So, here are the fashion statements of Shah Rukh Khan that showcase him as a trend-setter: 

Shah Rukh Khan makes grunge aesthetic look fashionable 

Grunge is a type of fashion that incorporates heavy and rugged boots, cool leather jackets, baggy shirts, ripped jeans and a cool attitude. It transforms worn-out, loose and simple clothing into fashion. Hence, making grunge look fashionable is not something that everyone can pull off. But Shah Rukh Khan has carried grunge with style. Whether as a character in a film or in his real life, his grunge aesthetics have always been both effortless and suave.

His recent style has also leaned more into this aesthetic. The actor has been spotted wearing casual tees, ripped jeans, an occasional bandana and suave sunglasses. Shah Rukh Khan’s cool confidence has shouldered this look with charm. Meanwhile, it also gave him an individualistic style that looks more authentic than curated and polished.

Shah Rukh Khan's iconic and stylish sweater looks

Mostly in muted colours and difficult to style, sweaters often serve as essential clothing rather than being a fashionable pick. Recently, fashion influencers have started showcasing different ways of styling woollen wear. But Shah Rukh Khan made them into a fashion statement long before. In Main Hoon Na, the actor wore half-sleeved sweaters in beige and brown undertones and styled them with crisp white shirts. Though the look and the clothes were supposed to make the character look older and out of place among young students in a college, the ensemble ended up being a fan favourite. 

But the most revolutionary style was displayed in the character of 'Raj Aryan Malhotra' in Mohabbatein, through his iconic over-the-shoulder sweater look. The grounded performance, black-rimmed glasses, shirts in shades of white, and a sweater casually thrown over the shoulders – the getup became as memorable and irreplaceable as the film itself. 

Tousled hairstyle of Shah Rukh Khan that looks effortless 

Confidence without trying too hard. This statement best describes Shah Rukh Khan’s personal style. This is why the actor has been able to pull off any look effortlessly. He has also experimented continuously with different hairstyles and has made them all work. During his initial days as an actor, he sported a messy and tousled sweep. While polished looks with not a hair out of place had been popular among actors before the 90s, the emergence of this young star with his almost unkempt and tousled hair started a fashion trend among other young boys. 

After years of trying out many different hairstyles, Shah Rukh Khan has again gone back to this look but with more length, and he was featured in his blockbuster hit, Pathaan, and it became a trendsetter again. His hair tied up in a messy man-bun in the movie left all gushing while setting men's fashion goals. 

Shah Rukh Khan's experiments with ponytails and highlights 

The small ponytail and blonde highlights sported by Shah Rukh Khan were not merely a hairstyle but they defined an era of Bollywood. Even though a few actors had displayed long hair while playing a role, the concept of tying a small, barely discernible ponytail in the back was started by Shah Rukh Khan personally. Then, he added a streak of blonde highlights while shooting as the main lead in Happy New Year. This addition again went on to make the character unique and iconic. 

This hairstyle was not just an experiment, but it was also the Bollywood’s King Khan reinventing himself. It was during this era that he went from starring mostly in romantic dramas to also being an action hero. This not only influenced a generation of fans and fashionista alike, but it also became a visual signature of Shah Rukh Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan looks dapper in three-piece suits  

Though Shah Rukh Khan’s personal style leans more towards rugged with white t-shirts and ripped jeans, the star shows up really well in a three-piece suit as well. Even though a suit in an event can be repetitive and monotonous, with most of the male guests wearing something similar, Shah Rukh Khan makes it look unique with his signature style, as he adds elegance to it too.  

Shah Rukh Khan adds a personal flair by either teaming it up with a Pathani overcoat, some cufflinks or a pocket square that is uniquely him. These small details then add to a larger fashion statement that is both graceful and authentic. Shah Rukh Khan’s approach to formal fashion has also shown that instead of the boringness of uniform, it can even become creative if one personalises this style. 

Shah Rukh Khan stuns at his MET Gala debut 

Through decades of performances, Shah Rukh Khan has made a name for himself in the Indian film industry and beyond. His stardom has led him to some of the biggest global stages. Invited to the MET Gala 2025, the beloved 'King Khan' of Bollywood has represented India in the global fashion circle. The actor wore a Sabyasachi design at the event, bedecked with interesting jewellery and stylish shades and sporting a beautiful Bengal Tiger cane. The star looked mesmerising on the red carpet and gave his iconic pose to the viewers. The whole ensemble was completed and enhanced by the charming confidence that Shah Rukh Khan carried with him while walking the red carpet. 

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