Dubai has been like Manish Malhotra's second home so it is fitting that his show in the city was very well received. The designer too proved his love for the sity by closing the show with three showstoppers - Kriti Sanon, Sidharth Malhotra and Manish's long-time friend Karan Johar.
Kriti Sanon, Siddharth Malhotra and Karan Johar make Manish Malhotra's Dubai show a hit
After a two-year hiatus, the designer showcased his creations in Dubai as a prelude to Design One, Dubai. This was the flagship event of Sahachari Foundation, who for eight years have been putting together flash retail experiences in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Singapore. Manish Malhotra is the anchor designer for the Dubai edition - and he was obviously the right choice. A packed house, there was not one empty seat at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers - and with over 100 people standing, you could say Dubai was happy to welcome Manish back to the catwalk.
After the show, Manish decoded this presentation and said, "With this collection you will see a marked departure from the traditional approach to bridal couture. These are drapes that can be worn in Mumbai or Milan." This 85-piece show included pieces from his recent couture, his Fall-Festive collections as well as some pieces especially tailored for Dubai.
Dubai is Manish’s sasural [in-law’s home] and he has made it his own. Manish has never cheated on Dubai, this glorious city… Manish is blessed to have you all in his life. And I am blessed to have in my life. He’s everything to me — practically, emotionally, pragmatically… Manish Malhotra is shining and sparkling like his garments,” said Johar at the end of the show.
“And you are the best-looking designer that this country [India] has ever had,” said Johar, joking about whether a consummate doctor had something to do with his age-defying looks or was it just good genes.
Sanon, who is riding high after her hit romantic comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi, said that she has known Malhotra since her modelling days in Delhi and is proud to have been invited as the show-stopper.
“Thank you so much for loving me Manish and believing in me,” said Sanon.
Manish Malhotra's Dubai collection.
Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Manish Malhotra and Siddharth Malhotra.
Kriti and Manish deep in discussion while onthe ramp.