Manish Arora Pop Art
Paris Fashion Week started with a colorful bang thanks to the Manish Arora spring/summer ‘08 show.
The Indian designer, who made his Paris debut after a successful turn at London Fashion Week, infused a mind-boggling kaleidoscopic of colors, shapes, fabrics, beads, crystals and cut-outs into his PopArt-inspired collection.
Mini dresses, long skirts, shiny trousers, tailored jackets and crazy colored boots featured amazing appliqué of butterflies and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. Headpieces were also a key element to the collection in an array of different colors and designs.
The final piece a glow-in-the-dark gown, wowed crowds with its six-foot train and 1,500 carefully placed butterflies.( see picture in photo gallery below) Manish Arora is known for his vivid palette of riotous colours and kitsch motifs. His garments combine contemporary silhouettes with a range of traditional Indian craft methods including embroidery, appliqué and beading.
Having studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, Manish Arora set up his eponymous label in 1997. In 2005, having exhibited and shown his work extensively both in India and internationally, he joined the schedule at London Fashion Week.
Manish Arora label appeals to a wide cross section of individuals among them are the, smart urban women, professionals, socialites and movie stars. Numerous celebrities have sported his creations and he has a faithful following among the smartest names not just in India but also worldwide. Anoushka Shankar wore a specially designed Manish Arora outfit at the Grammy Awards 2003.
Manish Arora has collaborated with Reebok to design a range of shoes to be sold at very select Reebok outlets and Manish Arora Fish Fry stores under the brand name Fish Fry f This is the first time an Indian fashion designer has partnered a multinational sports brand.
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