Who is Mona Patel? Meet Met Gala 2024’s ‘mystery woman’ who wore viral Iris Van Herpen butterfly dress [Video]

MONA Patel is having a moment after lighting up the Met Gala.

The so-called “mystery guest” caught the eye in a stunning butterfly dress, outshining big-name celebrities to make a name for herself at New York’s glamorous fundraiser.

An Indian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist, Patel, 43, moved to the US from a young age to study at Rutgers University.

She quickly went about building a business empire that now includes Couture for Cause, aiming to “drive positive change through fashion and inspire every woman to achieve her highest self”.

The social enterprise holds fundraisers and runs campaigns, leveraging the influence of the fashion community to inspire young women.

According to the Couture for Cause website, Patel’s entrepreneurial drive is motivated by her upbringing in India, where she experienced “patriarchal pressure”.

Patel made …