Manish Malhotra revealed Fashion is the most intimate form of self-expression
One of the ace fashion designers, Manish Malhotra who gave a starmark not only in the Bollywood industry but has its trace steps in Hollywood too. He has dressed Hillary Clinton, Naomi Campbell, Nick Jonas, Will Smith, Micheal jackson to Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and many more.
The attire and designing which is unparalleled in the movies like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dhadkan, Jab We Met, Om Shanti Om to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and so on.
In an exclusive conversation with Times Magazine India, the fashion Icon Manish Malhotra revealed Fashion is the most intimate form of self-expression.
It was asked What is fashion in your term?
Replying to it, Fashion is the most immediate and intimate form of self-expression. Fashion for me is expressing who you are. I believe people wear who they are.
Many Bollywood celebrities are on the list of Manish Malhotra.
It was asked what makes you go different and at the top-notch with your creativity?
He says I am so grateful to work with such amazing people through my journey. Whether it’s working with Rekhaji or the late Sridevi and also now designing and styling for the next generation such as Sara, Janhvi, and Ananya, I’m all about the personal connection. I love to get to know the person I’m dressing up with. It’s essential for me to know them to give them what they want. In this process, most of them transpired into close friendships, and some even became like family
It is just impossible to talk about Bollywood screen style without Manish Malhotra when asked to Describe about the start of your journey to this limelight!
I never had a formal education in fashion and design, but I had the will to learn because I truly loved it. I learned on the job. From modeling for brands to designing, styling actors on-off screen. Films have defined, influenced, fired, and fueled my work throughout the years. You know the good word, There’s no such thing as failure, you win, or you learn.
When you look into your result, the feeling is splendid right! It was asked How does it feel when you see your work on the big screen?
He said, even after doing over 1000 films, it still feels amazing to see my designs on the screen. I’m ever grateful for this life and journey.
Replying to an impressing question, what is the schedule and how many hours does he work a day?
The Ace designer replied to it, If I could have 48 hours a day, I would not mind to work because I absolutely love working. However, gratefully during the pandemic, I got to spend quality time with my mother at home. It was after a long time that I got time for myself. I also got time to plan my upcoming collections, work on my script and focus on myself by leading a healthy lifestyle with a workout and a good diet.
With the marriage season, the demand and public rush with the latest fashion Speeds up! How do you manage your work during the marriage season?
Planning, prioritizing, and efforts are the key to results; missing out on either means no path to walk on. "They say if you love your work, it will never feel like work, and I was never worried about where it took me; I just had so much of a drive for it. I wake up with the same passion even today"
What is exciting about the fashion industry?
The fashion industry is among the most aspirational, inspirational, and dynamic industries. While we often describe it as ‘competitive’ and ‘cutthroat,’ the word ‘collaborative’ is now more relevant. Whether matching designers with stylists, influencers, or other creative types such as photographers and artists. You meet all kinds of people from diverse creative backgrounds that bring their perspectives and talent to the table.
Manish Malhotra is coming up with many other works – tech entrance, venture collaborations, and says, I shall be making my film directorial debut, so that is something I am looking forward to.
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