Manish Arora

The shape and style of his work reminds me of jewels. His designs insinuate the body and the indian style is most associated with sparkle and jewel and this is something i am interested in looking into.

Designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Cynthia Rowley have long turned to India as inspiration for their fashion creations, but it wasn’t until Paris Fashion Week in 2007 that the country had one of its own fashion stars thrust into the international limelight. Among the sea of seasoned designers debuting their fall collections, the Mumbai-born Manish Arora was the first Indian invited to show his works at the prestigious event.

Arora was already highly regarded among cognoscenti around the world for his trademark A-line skirts, structured jackets and fitted trousers, but since the landmark occasion, his global reach hit a growth spurt.

“Fish Fry,” his ready-to-wear line, is sold at his four flagship boutiques in India and more than 75 stores internationally, including Saks Fifth Avenue in Dubai, Harrod’s in London and Galeries Lafayette in Paris. The brand is synonymous with bold colours such as blue, turquoise and gold, shades usually found in traditional Indian saris.

While Arora says he is flattered that the fashion world continues to be influenced by India, he has his own set of inspirations that shape his aesthetic and help make him an international name