Impersonation is the best form of flattery, and who better than Bollywood actors to vouch for that. Fans across the world show their admiration by aping their fave actors' looks and clothes. The trickle down effect has been so phenomenal, that Indian wear such as the saree, salwar kameez, sherwanis and lehengas are being sported with great fanfare (of course, with a contemporary twist to it). In an attempt to look like actors Kareena, Katrina, SRK, Hrithik, Ranbir and others, celebrated designer Manish Malhotra's designs are often worn by fans. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Manish has made commendable efforts in bringing Indianwear in the limelight globally. The look is so glamourous, that one doesn't need to wear a bow tie, formal suit or even a red carpet gown.
Only recently, Deepika Padukone wore Indian contemporary wear with chikankari work at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Kareena Kapoor has always chosen to wear a saree at prestigious functions (who can forget her famous fuchsia blouse with a skin colour net saree at the Filmfare awards couple of years ago). At the Mizwan event with Shabana Azmi, Hrithik Roshan wore Manish's sherwani and teamed it with trousers and formal shoes on the ramp. Ranbir Kapoor's black bundgala and white salwars looked perfect for his lean looks. Katrina skipped the gown to wear a long kalidar kurta with a ghaghra at an awards night, now that's a new-age twist isn't it?
Says Manish, "It's a favourable change. I have showcased Indian designs at national and international ramps with an intention to boost Indian crafts and the craftsmens' karigari. Of course, Bollywood films have a profound impact on fashion choices."
In the same note, he says that the year 2011 will see the return of the classics. Pastel shades will rule. "At the upcoming LFW, I will be showcasing contemporary Indian resort wear," he promises.
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