You don’t need anyone to tell you this but just to reiterate, Manish Malhotra always knows how to host the grandest runway shows in the country. All in all, his bespoke couture show was a treat to the eyes, for us as well as the slew of celebrities sitting in the front row. Bollywood’s current IT girl, Janhavi Kapoor was present along with Ishaan Khattar. Madhuri Dixit, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, Shabana Azmi, Mandira Bedi and a few others were on the guest-list too.
This latest collection, 'Zween' was a great example. We didn’t spot Malhotra at India Couture Week this season, but that didn’t stop him from surprising everyone in the fashion industry and showcasing his couture line anyway. Held at the JW Marriott in Mumbai, everything from the set-up and the clothes to the showstoppers was outstanding – and we wouldn’t expect any less from him either.
Zween translates to ‘beautiful’ in Arabic but the collection name was putting it mildly. Think voluminous lehengas, kaftans and saris featuring feather embellishments, tassels, sequins and of course, a whole lot of Swarovski crystals. It took inspiration from the Middle East and some of the models walked out wearing embellished masks we’d be quite thrilled to get our hands on.
The show marked the designer’s 13th year in the industry, so of course his showstoppers had to be exceptional. Towards the end of the show, out walked Salman Khan with Katrina Kaif on his arm – looking spectacular, may we add. If you’re about to get married and are looking for something quite different to wear to one of the functions, but you and the groom might benefit by giving their outfits a shot.
All in all, the show was a treat to the eyes, for us as well as the slew of celebrities sitting in the front row. Bollywood’s current IT girl, Janhavi Kapoor was present along with Ishaan Khattar. Madhuri Dixit, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, Shabana Azmi, Mandira Bedi and a few others were on the guest-list too.
