She may be a fresh enigma on the Met Gala red carpet. But don’t be fooled. Mona Patel has the confidence of a seasoned hauteur, a lady born to tease us out of expectations. And her idea of haute?

This special report covers the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, honouring trailblazers like Zeenat Aman, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mona Patel. India Today Group's Vice Chairperson, Kalli Purie, ...