Manish Malhotra (मनीष मल्होत्रा)
Manish Malhotra, a prodigious figure in the fashion industry, stands tall as an accomplished couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, and revivalist. His astonishing journey, spanning three decades, has been marked by a passion for fashion and cinema, leading him to evolve from a model into a groundbreaking costume designer. Malhotra's profound admiration for Bollywood films and his exceptional aesthetics has helped him redefine the realm of costume design and styling for India's top-tier actors and style icons. He established the 'Manish Malhotra' label, heralding a new era of fashion in the film industry, crafting distinct style narratives for actors both on and off-screen. His audacious fashion creations elevated him to the status of a premier fashion influencer and a luxury designer par excellence, representing India on a global platform. Malhotra marked his costume designing debut in the film 'Swarg', and has since contributed to iconic films like 'Gumrah', where he designed the entire look for the late actress Sridevi, and 'Rangeela', earning him his first Filmfare award for costume design. His extraordinary work in 'Mohabbatein' bagged him the first-ever IIFA Best Costume award.
He has collaborated with notable figures such as Kajal Anand, Yash and Avanti Birla, and veteran actress Shabana Azmi's NGO Mijwan Welfare Society, empowering local women through employment and promoting the age-old craft of Chikankari. His 'Men for Mijwan' menswear collection showcased the skill of these artisans, further elevating their craft. A trailblazer in the digital space, Malhotra became the first Indian designer to cross 1 million followers on digital platforms. Additionally, his 'Regal Threads' Collection show in Houston raised USD 1.8 million for Pratham, India's largest education non-profit organization. Expanding his realm, Malhotra ventured into haute couture makeup, jewelry, home décor, and even ceremonial uniforms for the Mounted Police of Maharashtra. The launch of the Manish Malhotra Virtual Couture store, Manish Malhotra Skincare, and the @manishmalhotravows Instagram account signify his pioneering presence in the online world.
Manish Malhotra Productions made a grand debut by designing and conceptualizing the Sangeet Ceremony for Isha Ambani and Anant Piramal in Udaipur, India. Furthermore, he extended his contributions to the global stage by joining the Oscar's Council, making his debut at the Cannes Film Festival, and showcasing his collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Manish's recent endeavors include the launch of his 'Diffuse' line and 2022 couture collection, "Khaab" – Sartorial Desires. Celebrating a decade-long association with Mijwan Welfare Society, he showcased prominent stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in the Mijwan Couture Show. His collaborations extend to the Netflix series 'Bridgerton' star Charithra Chandran and the Virat Kohli Foundation, demonstrating his versatility and ever-evolving creative journey. Honored with a Filmfare ‘Award of Honour’ for 30 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Bollywood Fashion, Manish Malhotra continues to be a trendsetter, shaping the narrative of Indian fashion and making it resonate on an international platform.
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