Manish Malhotra- Made Bollywood Divas Fashionable

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At the age of 25, Manish Malhotra forayed into Bollywood by designing
for Juhi Chawla in Swarg. Today, at 34, his name is synonymous with
style in Hindi films. He revolutionized the fashion scene in Bollywood
by envisioning a 'look' for the character.

His journey as a costume-designer has seen him clothe most of the
leading actresses in the film industry viz. Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar,
Karishma Kapoor, Kajol, Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala, Madhuri
Dixit, Twinkle Khanna, Shilpa Shetty, Kareena Kapoor, to Aishwarya
Rai, Rani Mukherjee and Preity Zinta.

Manish`s style is strongly influenced by fusion wear and he favors
pale, ice creamy neutrals, lilacs and lemons for hot, sultry summers
adding chiffons. Manish greatly admires on the foreign fashion front,
designers Georgio Armani and DKNY. His other favorites include
Vivienne Westwood and Donatella Versace.

From Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Khamoshi, Hero No.1, Judaai, Hum
Saath Saath Hai to Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Mast, Phir Bhi Dil Hai
Hindustani, Satya, Dhadkan and Mohabbatein, he has been associated
with nearly all of the decade`s most successful films.

High on his success, Manish Malhotra decided to branch into mainstream
designing in 1998 with his high-profile couture store Reverie - Manish
Malhotra.

His popularity soared during this period when he was exclusively asked
to design clothes for Michael Jackson for his appearance during the
Bollywood Awards held in New York.

Manish Malhotra- Made Bollywood Divas Fashionable

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At the age of 25, Manish Malhotra forayed into Bollywood by designing
for Juhi Chawla in Swarg. Today, at 34, his name is synonymous with
style in Hindi films. He revolutionized the fashion scene in Bollywood
by envisioning a 'look' for the character.

His journey as a costume-designer has seen him clothe most of the
leading actresses in the film industry viz. Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar,
Karishma Kapoor, Kajol, Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala, Madhuri
Dixit, Twinkle Khanna, Shilpa Shetty, Kareena Kapoor, to Aishwarya
Rai, Rani Mukherjee and Preity Zinta.

Manish`s style is strongly influenced by fusion wear and he favors
pale, ice creamy neutrals, lilacs and lemons for hot, sultry summers
adding chiffons. Manish greatly admires on the foreign fashion front,
designers Georgio Armani and DKNY. His other favorites include
Vivienne Westwood and Donatella Versace.

From Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Khamoshi, Hero No.1, Judaai, Hum
Saath Saath Hai to Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Mast, Phir Bhi Dil Hai
Hindustani, Satya, Dhadkan and Mohabbatein, he has been associated
with nearly all of the decade`s most successful films.

High on his success, Manish Malhotra decided to branch into mainstream
designing in 1998 with his high-profile couture store Reverie - Manish
Malhotra.

His popularity soared during this period when he was exclusively asked
to design clothes for Michael Jackson for his appearance during the
Bollywood Awards held in New York.

Celebs who are wining

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The glamour brigade uses every trick in the book to look fabulous even at 40-plus! How many times have you seen recent pics of famous faces and thought, 'Why, they seem to look hotter even as they're getting older!' We bring you some of the hottest lady celebs from India whether they be botox, liposuction, or simply good genes -- seem to work wonders for them.

Kajol

She's been picky and choosy about Bollywood roles ever since she became a wife and mother, but Bollywood's longest-reigning sweetheart can still get you with her smile! What do you think of Kajol -- hotter now or then?

Tabu

This lovely lady has gone from Bollywood masala movies to highly acclaimed art flicks -- and from pretty young thing to sexy siren.

Preity Zinta

Do you prefer the dimpled darling back in the day or the sophisticated star who owns an IPL cricket team?

Karisma Kapoor

Charismatic Karisma quit Bollywood for domestic bliss when she was at the top of her game -- but every once in a while she surfaces to show just what she's made of! Are you a fan of this yummy mummy?

Do you think they look better now or back in their youth?

From bikinis to Sarees

In 2008, there was a major change. Kareena slimmed down, toned up and her styling went from teenybopper togs to sultry star overnight.
The year 2008 also saw the release of Bebo's much-hyped movie Tashan, in which she donned sexy bikinis and swimsuits for the first time...
Feast your eyes on that perfect figure, poured into a striking little outfit!
And yet again this year i.e, 2009, Kareena continues to make waves with her charisma and sense of style. She's sworn off bikinis on screen...watch Kambakkht Ishq and in a recent interview expressed her displeasure with the gown trend, preferring to don saris on the red carpet.

Well, she's got the body to carry off whatever she wants -- and we all know fashionista's will follow suit!

Preity Zinta's Fashion Funda

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Preity Zinta is a youth icon for style and when she appeared on the Vogue magazine cover (Bible for fashion) it just proved the point. Here is Preity Zinta's Fashion Funda deciphered for you...

Preity’s Style

Preity’s style funda is that of using sleek skirts and evening gowns for the parties and for the casual wear use T-shirts (with wordings on it) teamed with jeans. Preity is known for her fancy tops, which have a class of their own, such as a tube top teamed with jeans and fisherman’s cap. Well...in person she adorns westerns more but she looked great in Indian outfits in movies like Veer Zara.

Preity uses light coloured lip gloss rather than dark ones and gives special care to the hair. Preity Zinta is known for her style statements especially with her hair. She likes it straight...what happened in Lakshya, can;t say. But she looked gorgeous in Dil Chahta Hai. Along with that give it a good cut, just like hers. Preity gives extra attention to her accessories, such as she fuses ethnic jewellery with western wear, and she sees to it that it goes completely with her dress.

Kareena Kapoor - Fashion Funda

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Fashion Funda's of the young sexy, suave actress Kareena Kapoor is all that different and reflect in her personality.Take a glance...

Clothes

Kareena is suave, sexy and has the perfect body for western style of clothes. She is usually the trend setter and can be seen wearing only “in” clothes. What sets Kareena apart from others is that she has the right attitude to carry off any kind of style with ease. If you want to look like her then stuff your wardrobe with loads of tight fit jeans, tight shirts and knee length or short skirts.

Make up

Kareena is known for wearing kajal and she herself had accepted that she cannot go out of the house without wearing it. Since she has light eyes and she uses kajal to highlight it, so if you want to look like her then be-friend kajal and use it generously under your eyes.

Jewelery

Kareena does not use heavy or on-your-face kind of jewelery. Her taste in jewelery is simple and urban.

Accessories

And in sunglasses, she also uses big frame ones. She also likes to play around with hair colours. It started from the movie Aaitraaz, where she had coloured it golden and now she has coloured it with light golden brown.

So all you Kareena wannabe’s make a note of it.

B-Town Boys bond over denims

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Guess what all the B-Town boys of Bollywood including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal and Riteish Deshmukh are bonding over this season? It’s their beloved denims.

Summers are back with a bang and as the mercury rises, distressed jeans is the ‘hottest’ trend on the fashion circuit.

Everyone who’s anyone is flaunting their torn jeans and, boy, do they look sexy! “It’s a very cool and well-loved style after all,” points out Bollywood’s favourite designer Shabina Khan. “The basic point is to look hot. Torn jeans give men a macho look while making women look very sexy,” she adds.

Agreeing with Shabina, designer Surily Goel says, “Frayed jeans give the wearer a nice, relaxed feel, especially considering the season. Teamed with a plain white shirt or T-shirt, it makes for an ultra trendy look.”

And summer’s not the only excuse. The current economic meltdown too has to some degree influenced the resurgence of this trend. Designer Narendra Kumar points out that the grunt look was the fashion statement that really stood out during the last recession in the 80s.

“This is a more updated version of that grunt look. It’s, in fact, a pleasant mix of the 80’s style fashion — which, incidentally, is also totally in vouge right now — and the grunt look,” he explains.

Adding to this, designer Shahid Aamir says the distressed jeans are a pleasant change from the well-tailored dressing norm. “Frayed jeans on a sexy body are definitely a fashion statement. It’s all about the attitude,” he adds.

If you’re one of those who thinks this too is a fashion fad that will fade away in just a few months, you’re mistaken. While most designers think this is an eternally classic style...it is here to stay!!!

5 HOT TRENDS for S/S '09

Countdown the 5 Hottest Trends for Spring/Summer '09- what's in? what's out? and which one of your favorite celebrities is a fan?


















1. MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK, and you're gonna be in trouble if you don't try this trend! Suit jackets that fit a lil looser are back in a big way. Balance is the key in experimenting with the look of the season—in this case, a baggy, mannish style. According to MyStyle.com, "If you like boyfriend blazers—and, really, what kind of pinko commie doesn't?—then stay sleek with the rest of your look. Instead of a baggy jean, try an überfemme skinny capri, for example, or a flouncy, Betsey Johnson-style skirt or dress. Androgyny is all well and good, but leave the Annie Lennox look to Annie Lennox." Celebrities that are embracing this trend: Katie Holmes, Rachel Bilson, Sarah Jessica Parker, to name a few.


















2. BE A SHEER GENIUS, this Spring/Summer by revealing skin in small amounts. See-through fabrics are still chic and classic. This trend takes notes from the '90's while leaving the tight, trashy aspects that made us want to forget the sheer bodysuits of the past. Leggings, looser tops, and dresses are pushing the envelope of provocative with their sheer fabrics. Celebrities who are embracing this Mandy Moore, Leona Lewis, and Lindsay Lohan.

3. EVERYBODY JUMPSUIT. This retro-trend is a must-have for Spring/Summer. If you decide to purchase only one-piece to update your wardrobe this season, make it a jumpsuit. From rompers to jumpsuits, this trend is body shape friendly. Simple meaning, all body shapes can rock a jumpsuit and best of all, it's slimming! There is a lil more fashion flair than the one-piece from the 70's, designers have embellished them to incorporate the boho, feminine, and sexy plunging trends to make them noveau. Celebrities who are rockin' to this beat include: Malin Akerman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Rihanna.

4. MAKE A STATEMENT. Bigger is better this season and for good reason. Award season welcomed the statement trend with open arms. Bare necklines are a thing of the past- More is well more! Multiple strands of pearls, diamonds, and turquiose graced the clavicles of many of today's hottest Hollywood starlets. This jewelry trend has definitely impacted the fashion world too, because the jewelry encrusted necklines were incorporated on some of your favorite designer's pieces on the runway. Celebrities that always make a statement: Ginnifer Goodwin, Madonna, and Beyonce.

5. HIPPIE, HIPPIE HEADBAND. The BoHo trend has infiltrated the fashion closets of America for the past few seasons. It has involved as one of the hottest accessory trends of the decade. Channel your inner flower-child and wrap this one on for size. Celebrities that are always transcending the fabulous fashion forward accessories: Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie, and Ashlee Simpson.

In Short skirts, Bollywood's lasses

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Long sexy leggies of Bollywood need very little to do them proper justice. Going by the record of its impact, miniskirts do the job quite splendidly.

Katrina Kaif



The leggy model makes the world her runaway in anything she slips into. But if you thought you've seen enough of her in flowing gowns and sequinned saris, Kats plays it hip and young in this red-hot mini.

Kareena Kapoor



Bebo might not be making too much sound this days. Then again, actions speak louder than words.

And so the Kambakth Ishq star is letting her wardrobe do a lot of talking lately.

Priyanka Chopra



Clearly, the word 'fashion' has struck gold for PC.

Making the most of this trend, the actress is on a extensive designer spree.

Although give us good Piggy Chops in a mini any day.

Bipasha Basu



Sexy is as sexy does. Ms Basu makes collecting money from bank one hell of a glamorous outing in those am-I-hot-or-am-I-hot? brand of skimpy denims.

Preity Zinta



Right from the beginning of her career, miniskirts and perky Zinta remain synonymous with each other.

This is one association you'll never find us complaining about.

Deepika Padukone



Her Bollywood debut (Om Shanti Om) was a blockbuster. Her second release (Bachna Ae Haseeno) was a semi-success.

Her last offering (Chandni Chowk to China) was a box-office blooper. Statistics aside, Deepika's got the best legs in town.

And short skirts are just what the designer prescribed.

Shilpa Shetty



It would be criminal to hide those incredibly stunning stems behind yards of clothing.

No worries, we trust Shilpa Shetty to put her best feet forward in nothing less than a dynamic mini.

Tanishaa who? Kajol's kid sister who tried to make a mark on the silver screen in obnoxious rom-coms like Neal 'N' Nikki clad in bright pink leather mini like this.

Rani Mukerji



Say, what happened to the actress who took everyone by awe with her work in films like Black and Paheli?

The newly slim 'n' trim Rani Mukerji as opposed to the plump avatar in the pictures, has her fingers crossed for upcoming release Hadippa co-starring Shahid Kapur.

Akshay's macho look in Kambakkht Ishq

Film styling is a mere atom in the ever-evolving body of the Indian fashion industry.Shabina Khan is an Indian fashion designer, mainly working for the Indian movie industry Bollywood. She has designed costumes for over thirty films and has been working since 1988.She is in news presently for designing the look for Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh in the upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq.

Shabina Khan is a perfectionist of the fashion world behind the outfit of men’s attire.
Shabina is the core resource behind Akshay’s glimpse in his upcoming film, Kambakkht Ishq. Being a perfectionist Shabina’s comment of costume designer and a stylist is that costume designer are far enhanced and well-versed as compare to that of stylist who are merely a substance pickers off the rack.
Her designs are in sync with the times and the actors have become trendsetters for the young generation.



Akshay’s look in Kambakkht Ishq is going to be a staggering macho-man, thanks to Shabina’s dazzling work. She narrates, Akshay plays spectacular act double so that his precondition was to look robust and dress well.

Shabina who is behind Akki's spectacular look in film, started her career in 1988, she had designed clothes for some of India's most famous actors, among them Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit.
Also, she has worked as a costume designer in some of India's most successful movies, among them Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Vivah, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.

Neeta Lulla Filmi Fashion style

Long before her creations began to cause flutter on the fashion runways, fashion designer Neeta Lulla made waves with her undeniably splendid designs for Bollywood's leading ladies.

From Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Tabu, Mahima Chowdhary to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and even Abhishek Bachchan,Hrithik and Sanjay Dutt, the designer has adorned them all.

Here's a look at some of her memorable costume collections in the Hindi Bollywood movies.

Jodha Akbar

Lulla says that when she started the designing work for the film, after having read the script as well as the Akbarnama, her brief to herself was, "to create a look which is believable and which is accepted by the audience." Judging by the response to the costumes, Lulla has succeeded in her endeavour.Spotting the interest that the clothes in the film had evoked, Samsaara, a high-fashion retailer with a presence in five cities including Dubai and Kuwait, decided to retail 18 of the dresses designed by the Neeta Lulla.The costumes price tags was between Rs 7,000 and Rs 2 lakh for the lehangas that Aishwarya Rai wore.In nut-shell costumes were majestic and highlight of this period drama.



Devdas

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's take on the famously melancholic condition of a despondent lover wore a hard-to-miss luxurious appearance. Lulla's wardrobe for Ash's Paro high on vibrant colours, rich fabric and studded embellishments reflected this grandeur perfectly.Being a costume drama specialist has its advantages as Lulla discovered while working on Ashutosh Gowarikar's period romance, Jodhaa Akbar.To design lehengas befitting royalty, she used silks and brocades from Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai with fancy zardozi and gota patti embroidery at work. And the opulent outcome of her ornate imagination was for all to see.



Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam



On Bhansali's magnificent canvas, designing clothes always seems like both a challenge and a dream. Lulla came out on tops in both these departments with her dazzling designs for her favourite client, Aishwarya.Quite a few of her tailored delights became hugely popular, especially the peaches 'n' pink chaniya-choli (worn by Ash in the Aankhon ki gustakhiyan number), lavender blue crystal-studded net lehenga (as seen on Ash during the Chand chupa ditty) as well as the mirror-work saris featured in the latter half of the musical.

Taal


Taking a break from heavy zardozis and rich brocades, Lulla kept it minimalistic and elegant for Subhash Ghai's melody-filled Taal.

In fact, some of her inspiration while catering to Ash's earthy hued outfits was derived from Osho ashram.


Mission Kashmir



Best remembered for the heavy-duty intensity shared by its leading men -- Sanjay Dutt and Hrithik Roshan -- Mission Kashmir also had the perky Preity Zinta adorning some of Lulla's lavish garments to a glamorous effect. Prominent among them is the cream 'n' gold Bumbro outfit.

Darr



After making off-shouldered sari blouses popular on Juhi Chawla, Lulla contributed majorly in lending the chirpy she-comedian a super sexy makeover with her sensual creations in Yash Chopra's obsession-themed romance, Darr.

Needless to say, Juhi never looked this smouldering.



Jeans



From Pharaohs to Grecian queens, Lulla took inspiration from all the Seven Wonders of the World and its ancient inhabitants to deliver one inspiring creation after another for the Ajooba song in Jeans.While the film, directed by Shankar, itself wasn't particularly remarkable, Lulla's larger-than-life inventions for Aishwarya certainly were.

Lamhe



Working with a filmmaker who knows his mind helps incredibly, insists Lulla.And that was exactly the case while working with romance veteran Yash Chopra on the offbeat Lamhe. The designer successfully created two different looks for Sridevi's mother-daughter dual portrayal.While Sri strutted in traditional Rajasthani attire in the first half, it was contemporary casuals for her in the second.

Sonam Kapoor's Style Statement

She is definitely one actress with looks that defy simplicity. She is none other than Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of the ageless bollywood wonder Anil Kapoor.

Recently, Sonam Kapoor graced Anamika Khanna creations at Lakme India Fashion Week 2009 Finale in a traditional outfit.She prefers to do her own styling.





This time around she is on The April issue of 'Hi! Blitz' that sees her wearing clothes and accessories by Louis Vuitton and of course her trademark smile.

In this issue, she talks about her upbringing and her siblings, viz. Rhea and Harshvardhan and her relationship with her father and the rapport that they share. She also speaks about how she bagged Saawariya. We are sure that lot of you didn't know that this 'cover-girl' is an avid art enthusiast and that Anjolie Ela Menon, Jehangir Sabavala, Manjeet Bawa and likes figure on the top in her list!

Last year when she was the cover girl of Femina, she mentioned her style must-haves that I'll make you familiar with here too.

Sonam love big bags. Prada’s skin bag and fringe bag, a few Chanels, three Marc Jacobs including the quilted Stam bag are her favorites.

She loves both flats and heels, but not wedge heels. She loves Christian Louboutin and Chanel shoes. Sneakers by Stella McCartney for Adidas, and Nike. Embroidered mojris from Lucknow too.

The watches she own are Cartier, Breguet and Bvlgari.

She splurges on Perfumes, creams, dvds on airports.
For her beautiful straight long hairs she oil massage it regularly and plait it every night and use Kerastase products.

Sonam's favourite jeans are J&Company, Diesel and True Religion, by Victoria Beckham.

Craziest fashion thing she have done is that she bought black nail polish and lipstick from London when she was just 14.

Sonam Kapoor fans must know how she manages a real visual treat!

The Kolkata Fashion Week 2009 started with a bang in the city of joy on Thursday where famous designers such as Rohit Bal, Bibi Russell, Wendell Rodricks, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Gauri Nainika, Shane-Falguni, Mona Pali, Abhishek Dutta, Marg, Sharbari Dutta, Anjana Bhargav, Dev R Nil, Manoviraj Khosla and Narendra Kumar were seen in action.

‘Return To Roots’ is the central theme of Kolkata Fashion Week, where famous designers are showcasing their novelty and creativity. The fashion show promises to be a riot of colours where one will see Bollywood celebrities walking down the ramp sashaying the best designer clothes. Some of the Bollywood stars participating in the Kolkata Fashion Week include John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, Minissha Lamba, Chitrangada Singh, Mahi Gill, Sagarika Ghatke and Neha Dhupia.



Bipasha Basu dressed as quintessential Bengali bride, stole the show with her showstopper act for fashion designer duo Mona-Pali. “What I love about this particular outfit tonight is it has the essence of our culture. At the same time it is very modern. It is for the modern Indian women. We are using the artistry, which is from our roots, but at the same time we are presenting the Indian women in various shades. I am very happy with the kind of work people are doing,” Basu said.




John Abraham wore a waist long coat with flower patterns on a black base teemed with black tights in the Rohit Bal’s creation. Abraham said that Whatever I say about Rohit Bal is not enough. Its an honour walking for him. I am honoured to have walked the showstopper with him. Its just been an awesome experience.”

The show presented a gorgeous selection of sarees and dhotis. Zeenat Aman said “For me, it’s very important to walk the ramp here because the weaves of the local talent being showcased. I really requested the organisers if they could get the weavers to come and walk the ramp with me but they said no as the weavers have dropped their clothes and gone back to their villages.”

Dino Morea presents a creation from Indian designer Sharbari Dutta during Kolkata Fashion Week.

Minissha Lamba walked the ramp sporting a scintillating collection of traditional and contemporary jewellery at the Kolkata Fashion Week. The collection comprised exclusive bridal jewellery sets made of gold and diamond meant to match with bridal designer dresses.

Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh presents a creation from Indian designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna.

Mahi Gill presents a creation from Indian designer Manoviraj Khosla during Kolkata Fashion Week.

Certainly, with such talented designers on board, the Kolkata Fashion Week is going to be a big success.

Akki's provocative stunt at LFW 2009

Akshay Kumar has hardly changed his ways. He played up his Casanova image wonderfully well, and took wife Twinkle Khanna completely by surprise!

Walking for Tarun Tahiliani at the Lakme Fashion Week, 2009, when Akshay stopped before her on the ramp, Twinkle was not expecting what he did next.

Walking the ramp in a Tarun Tahiliani ensemble on Day 4 of the Lakme Fashion Week, Akki wore a sleeveless t-shirt emblazoned ‘Levi’s’ and a rugged blue jeans. He wore a pair of dark brown boots with the leggings embroidered tastefully. Looking quite a cowboy, his antics were bold enough to match his looks.

When he reached the extreme end of the ramp stage, he paused and did what was to the surprise of all those be-seating in the audiences. Akki thrust his pelvis at Twinkle and asked her to unbutton his jeans.

The bashful Twinkle turned red and took aback at first impulse. Unrelenting, Akki took her hand and only then did a blushing,Twinkle concealed. Before your mind’s eye races to the unimaginable, let us assure you that if anything popped out at this hot show, it were the eyes of those who watched!



Even Akshay blushed a bit and backed-off after the act.

When asked about the ramp walking, Akshay said, “I was not nervous as I did not have to perform – as in shows. I just had to walk, that also in the most comfortable of dresses – in jeans!”

About his daily-rising success rate, he said, “No, my success is not a part of any strategy. I just be myself, and things take their course.”

When asked whether the ‘unzipping’ incident was staged, Twinkle replied, “He always does something to surprise me. I was not at all expecting this. He comes up with something new every time.”

Naturally, her smile was controlled and her blushes were not spared.

Thanks to his provocative stunt, there were naughty twinkles in eyes other than his wife’s!

The show also saw Shah Rukh Khan walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra along with Kolkata Kight Riders IPL team.He was looking super-hot in a black outfit and a gold sling strap on his shoulder.

Bipasha's look fantabulous in Pankh

Gavin Miguel has dressed Bollywood divas like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena
Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, but designer Gavin Miguel opinions that among
all the ladies, Bipasha Basu outshines when it comes to experimental
dressing.

She will surprise everyone with her new look in forthcoming film
"Pankh", he predicts.

"She gives me complete freedom when it comes to dressing her up. She
is very experimental and tries to change her look in every movie. The
best part is that she carries herself so well that everything looks
good on her," Miguel said.

Miguel is styling Bipasha for Sudipto Chattopadhyaya's "Pankh", in
which she plays an imaginary character. The designer admits that he
initially had thought Bipasha was "broad-framed", but his perception
changed after working with her.

In fact she has lost a lot of weight, Bips is now looking svelte and sexy.

The Mumbai-based designer says Bipasha's look in the movie would be a
total surprise package.

The designer has been in the industry for over 10 years now but he
hogged the limelight with Madhur Bhandarkar's "Fashion" in which he
dressed up the three leading ladies - Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut
and Mugdha Godse.

"Yes, it gave me exposure, but fortunately people in the industry knew
me already because I let my work speak for me. I make customised
clothes and whosoever I dress up, they buy my clothes and this is my
major source of income," Miguel quipped.

Miguel had also dressed Tabu and Priyanka Chopra at the recently held
54th Filmfare awards.

Besides "Fashion", the designer has showcased his work in movies like
"Road", "Kaante", "Dhoom", "Dhoom 2" and "Drona", among others.

Surprisingly, Miguel, who is over 30 years old, hasn't participated in
any of the fashion weeks as he believes there is a right time for
everything.

"Participating in fashion weeks will surely happen but only at the
right time," he said.

His work, he says, is his passion and he believes that bonding with
one's client is very important while dressing them up.

"Understanding your client and bonding with them is the foundation of
this business. You need to have a good rapport with them. The other
important thing is that you have to understand their body type,
understand their personality and then design accordingly," Miguel
explained.

"It is similar when we design for a Bollywood movie. A lot of hard
work goes into every single dress because we have to keep so many
things in mind," he added.

Manish's ensemble is like its name "Superb"

It was a show highlighting two highly fashionable items — the Škoda
Superb and Bollywood’s favourite designer Manish Malhotra’s
clothes.Besides, ever dashing superstar SRK.

Auto, the official car of the Lakme Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2009
proudly announced Manish Malhotra’s glamourous ensemble ‘Superb’.

The Skoda Superb with its advanced styling in addition to its time
tested quality and reliability is the official car of the Lakme
Fashion Week this season. Manish Malhotra embodies the tenets of what
Skoda believes in — trend setting, style and quality.

Talking about his collection, Manish said, “It’s all about luxury
inspired by tradition.” Manish made ample use of pastel colours
including ivory, champagne, beige, sand, peach and coral in this
collection. When asked about the recession, the designer said he has
reduced the prices of his garment. “But the quality remains just the
same,” he said adding that recession or not, if a collection is
wearable, it will definitely sell.

The showstoppers were the beautiful Genelia D’Souza and the spruce
looking Tusshar Kapoor. “Though I was slightly nervous at first the
whole experience was a fantastic one,” said Genelia. On Manish’s front
row were the beautiful Sridevi who came in with her daughter in a
beautiful black outfit like Raveena Tandon did. Deepika Padukone, Asin
and Reitesh Deshmukh were also among present.

A shoulder injury may have Shah Rukh Khan in a sling, but that doesn't
mean he believes in staying at home and vegetating. On the fourth day
of the Lakme Fashion Week, he decided he would walk the ramp for
Manish Malhotra - and that was the USP of the show.