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Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
The quirky designer to Hollywood celebrity gets in touch with his Indian side. Snapshots from the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council!
Best known for his psychedelic colours, kitsch motifs and bizarre outfits (see here), Manish Arora weaved in his design sensibilities to create an all-Indian line at the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC).
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
Arora's line primarily featured long flowing ghagras, anarkalis and saris in a mix of fluorescent colours and print.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
The sari gets a Manish Arora treatment! Go low-rise, team it with a jacket or simply let the pallu do the talking.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
A model present a multi-coloured tunic teamed with a pair of shimmering gold salwar by Manish Arora.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
Dominant neon colours added a funky touch to traditional Indianwear.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
A model walks the runway in a sari with the heart motif, a stunning printed pallu and a jacket blouse.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
Up next is this black-ivory striped straight suit by Manish Arora.
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
Printed anarkali by Manish Arora makes heads turn, literally
Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY
Arora's show that was held as part of the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) also marked the official launch of the designer’s global online store.
The evening also saw the launch of Arora's film Holi Holy that celebrates the widows from Varanasi.