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Indian fashion designers like Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar and more have made our country proud time and again with their intricate designs and attention to detail. Be it ethnic outfits, everyday dresses, indo-western or western attires, Indian designers surely master the art of making each outfit look absolutely stunning. Their awestruck creations steal the limelight at various national and international fashion shows and events. One among them is the India Runway Week 2019. Held from October 4 to October 6, time stood still at Select CityWalk, Delhi, as models sashayed down the ramp elegantly flaunting the singular costumes designed by upcoming designers of the country. The event was sponsored by Ted Baker, a subsidiary of Timex. But the showstopper was actress Vaani Kapoor who majestically strode down the ramp wearing a beautiful dress and flaunting a sophisticated Ted Baker.

The event showcased the talent of the new breed of fashion designers. Let us take a look at some veterans who have not just made a mark on the Indian and international stage but decked up the leading men and ladies of Bollywood and Hollywood.

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Manish Malhotra

From a model to a fashion designer and finally an international icon, Manish Malhotra has come a long way. Manish Malhotra made his mark in Bollywood at the young age of 25 by creating costumes for Bollywood actresses. Starting with Juhi Chawla, the leading lady in the 1990 Bollywood movie ‘Swarg’ he later on created designs for movies like Rangeela, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Veer Zara, and many others. In 1998, he started his own label ‘Reverie Manish Malhotra’. This gave him a break in mainstream designing and enabled him to expand his client base. This was followed by Manish Malhotra Brand in 2005. Over the years, a number of celebrities such as Esha Gupta, ShahidKapoor, Sophie Chaudhary, etc. have worn Manish Malhotra’s creations at both national and international events.