Diaphanous fabrics, fluttering details, sensual ensembles that demand an actor be at their fittest and finest — Manish Malhotra has been behind some of Hindi film fashion’s most iconic looks, especially when it comes to using costumes to give the female lead an irresistible personality. Going beyond simple stereotypes, Malhotra designs a character’s wardrobe in a way that weaves the ease of high-street fashion with the fantasy that comes with movie magic. He introduced athleisure to Hindi cinema audiences, mixed and matched Indian and Western fashion elements, gave actresses enviable makeovers, and he has kept the chiffon sari flag flying (or fluttering) at its romantic highest.
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