Manish Malhotra’s festive fashion triumph and the muses who celebrated his vision during Diwali 2023.
Manish Malhotra continues to spread his magic this festive season with a sparkling palette of celebratory silhouettes and hues adorned by his favourite muses. This year’s Diwali saw the master of couture add a touch of glamour and elegance to his breathtaking statement pieces.
From bespoke red lehengas, Bhopali-style brocade kurtas to gilded glossy textures, intricate dori embroideries and mutli-hued borders, Manish Malhotra’s festive creations lit up the festival of lights with elan.
Playing the perfect muse for the stunning designs were some of Indian cinema’s brightest stars including Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra. The celebrities and the stunning Manish Malhotra outfits set the tone for the festive season. Here’s a look at who wore what:
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt loves to make an entrance with her festive wear. Like a true fashion icon, Alia celebrated the festival of lights looking like a true pataka in red. Effortlessly embodying the colour block trend, Alia adorned a bespoke red Manish Malhotra lehenga and paired it with a block dupatta. After making heads turn in colour block sarees designed by Manish in the blockbuster movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, Alia’s Manish Malhotra festive look made a vibrant statement on Diwali. This signature look was enhanced with exquisite chaandbalis from Manish Malhotra Jewellery.
Sara Ali Khan
An ensemble fit for a princess, Manish Malhotra celebrated Sara Ali Khan and her royalty with an exquisite kurta set. Sara adorned a Bhopali-style brocade kurta and churidar ensemble, which was elegantly paired with a signature tissue handloom dupatta adorned with artisanal zardosi border work. A fusion of the heritage of the Nawabs with a modern touch, the silhouette showcased intricate handwoven craftsmanship and a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary allure.
Janhvi Kapoor
A sparkling goddess in gold, Janhvi Kapoor’s luxurious Manish Malhotra gilded creation was one of the most stunning pieces this Diwali. The fit and flare lehenga adored with matte and glossy sequin textures was paired with a gold sequinned blouse and a delicate beige tulle dupatta. Janhvi completed her styling look with season-cherished Russian emerald and diamond earrings from the Manish Malhotra High Jewellery collection.
Kiara Advani
Reminiscing the past with an enchanting present, Kiara Advani looked mesmerising in her festive look. Kiara adorned a vintage Shaneel lehenga accentuated with real gold and silver zari borders sourced from Manish Malhotra’s cherished archives. The ensemble featured iridescent olive and bronze tones and multi-hued borders that added a festive touch to the opulent look. Kiara paired the lehenga set with emerald and uncut jewellery from Manish Malhotra Jewellery collection.
Sidharth Malhotra
Celebrating their first Diwali as a married couple and complementing his gorgeous wife, Kiara, Sidharth Malhotra looked like the perfect desi munda in a black bandhgala. The highlight of this ensemble was the intricate dori embroidery that stood out and made this ensemble the perfect look for the festive and wedding season. The rich texture and sartorial sophistication the power couple radiated in their respective ensembles added festive cheer to their celebration.
Manish Malhotra’s designs have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of fashion enthusiasts and Bollywood stars, making him a true icon in the world of fashion and glamour.