Manish Malhotra was born in the year 1965, he use to love fashion even when he was very young. He used to experiment his dressing styles and ideas on his mother by advising her to dress up to his choice. His father wanted him to join the family business after completion of the studies. But Manish took up small-modeling assignments while studying at Elphinstone College in Mumbai. Later on he started his career as a professional model. After some time he joined Equinox, a small fashion store in Bandra locality and there he learnt all aspects of design, display, sales, customer services and workshop liaison. He took care of every aspect right from attending the client, shopping for fabric and dressing the model.
Manish Malhotra is considered among the leading designers of the present fashion World. At the age of 25, Manish started his career in Bollywood in the year 1990 when he got the opportunity to design the dresses for Juhi Chawla in the film Swarg, but he got the real fame when he designed the costumes for Urmila Matondkar for the film Rangeela, that catapulted him to real stardom, and after that he never looked back. Today his designer outfits are in demand like anything else.
After his successful stint in the Bollywood, Manish ventured into the mainstream designing arena in the year 1998 with his high-profile couture store Reverie. Manish has established his own designing studio Sheetal. The store received a tremendous response and his clientele featured many great socialites.
Manish Malhotra’s first fashion show took place in November 1999 and he did not disappoint the audience and 70 percent of the clothes were sold out within three weeks from the show. Malhotra created a revolution by having Urmila Matondkar model the show, this act was later on followed by several designers for their shows. His collection had the embroidered denim wear that became a rage instantly. International model, Naomi Campbell too was fascinated and decided to pick a pair on her visit to the city. In the year 2005, Manish began a talk show named The Manish Malhotra Show.
Manish Malhotra likes pale, ice-creamy neutrals, lilacs and lemons, he avoids gold. Manish is a true master of fashion and he has achieved stupendous appreciation from the masses. He has beautified the Indian celebrities with his immaculate designer outfits.
Manish is now heading towards the field of Film Direction and he will be starting his career as a director with Sri Krishna International.
February 16th, 2008 at 8:40 am
HELLO SIR,MYSELF GULISTA CHAUHAN. I COMYPETE MY BSC IN FASHION DESIGNING IN 2007AND RECENTLY I WORKING UNDER THE DESIGNER DEEPALI GUPTA AS AN ASSITANT. SIR I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE MYSELF I WANT TO WORK UNDER YOUR GUIDENCE I WILL BE VERY THANKFUL TO YOU.
MY CONTACT NO. 09758979786
February 25th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Hi manish,
I love your bridal collection. you have the best talent to design any cloth that actress wear in movies like in kabhi khushi kabhi gum and KANK. I wish you could design my prom dress. But it is going to be after 2 years. I don’t know that you will read this message. but if you will read please e-mail me how much it is cost to design for prom dress.
Thanks
rupinder
March 5th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Hi Manish,
It’s a pleasure to introduce myself to you. I am a big fan of your whole collection which is truely an inspiration
to me. It not only motivates me to follow your path but also makes me believe that ones dreams can come
true.
Manish, please guide me and give me your best and true advice.
I need to know how you got started, and also what I need to do. I have visions of creating my own designs and can put them on paper. I feel I need to improvise in my drawing skills.
What comes next? please guide me and what skills I need to know before I get started? I’ve always dreamt of starting my own business on a small scale and moving on. Please guide me on how to get started.
Thanks a lot for your time and thank you in advance.
Yours Sincerely,
Hazel Jacob
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:41 am
HELLO MANISH,
I AM A FASHION DESIGNER,SARITA BHOGAL,PRESENTLY WORKING FOR AN EMBROIDERY BOOK IN NEW DELHI,WHO IS SUCCESSFUL TO GET PUBLISH HER NAME IN THE BOOK ITSELF AND PREPARING FOR SECOND ONE.I AM LEARNING ALL THE ASPECTS OF DESIGNING WHICH WILL HELP ME IN MY CAREER BUT,NOW I WANT TO SHIFT MY JOB B’COZ I CAN’T LIVE ANYMORE AWAY FROM MY DREAM OF TO B A BOLLYWOOD DESIGNER.TILL DATE, AFTER COMPLETING MY FASHION DESIGNING FROM NIIFT,CHANDIGARH,I AM SEARCHING FOR A WAY TO MY DESTINY,i.e.,BOLLYWOOD BUT,I KNOW I LACK SOME WHERE IN DESIGNING AND THAT WAS CREATING EMBROIDERY(ANYKIND,LIKE-MACHINE,TRADITIONAL,FABRIC PAINTING,ANY KIND OF DESIGNS FOR SURFACE ORNAMENTATION) DESIGNS,ANY DESIGNS OTHER THAN MIX-MATCHING OF FABRICS WHICH I KNOW I AM VERY GOOD AT.,FOR ANY TYPE OF GARMENT.NO DOUBT WHATEVER I DO ,BOLLYWOOD IS ALWAYS ON MY MIND WHILE DESIGNING.I CAN’T HELP IT.SO,NOW,WHEN I AM SATISFIED THAT I HAVE OVERCOME MY WEAKNESS,I JUST NEED A GOLDEN CHANCE TO PROVE MYSELF.
FOR ONCE,I JUST NEED TO SHOW U MY CONCEPTS WHICH R IN MY MIND (B’COZ I THINK MIND IS THE BESTEST DRAWING BOOK.U CAN FORGET AND ERASE FROM PAGES BUT FROM MIND U CAN’T ERASE),WHICH I JUST NEED TO APPLY ON THE PAPER.BUT,IF U JUST GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS ONLY THEN ALSO I’LL B HIGHLY OBLIGED AND WILL WORK HARD AND REACH MY DESTINY ONE DAY.THAT’S A PROMISE TO MYSELF AND THEN I CAN SAY SEE U THERE.MY MAIL ADDRESS IS-srtbhogal@yahoo.co.in.I AM GIVING IT IN ANY CASE I GET LUCKY AND U GIVE ME ONE CHANCE TO PROVE MYSELF.
THANKS.
GOD BLESS U.
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
WAITING FOR UR RESPONSE.BYE AND TAKE CARE.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:05 am
hi manish
i luv u n ur colection
thanx
April 5th, 2008 at 9:21 am
HI MANISH
HI MYSELF NIKHA AND M FROM CHANDIGARH. I COMYPETE MY BSC IN FASHION DESIGNING IN 2007 AND RECENTLY I WORKING SHAHI EXPORT HOUSE IN GARMENT FACTORY AS A JUNIOR MERCHANT. I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY I WANT TO WORK UNDER YOUR GUIDENCE OR SUGGEST ME TO WORK WITH ANY OTHER DESIGNER I WILL BE VERY THANKFUL TO YOU.
THANX AND A FRUITFUL DAY
NIKHA
April 16th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
hello manish,
i will love to work with you n share my creativity….
thanks
June 1st, 2008 at 7:24 am
Hi MANISH
I did my diploma in FD from NIFD kolkata n had been designing few sarees ,salwar suits n kurtis for my family n frenz..that way i had been harnessing my creativity.Iam looking for oppurtunities to learn and eventually make a career in the fashion world. please suggest your valuable thoghts on that.
Regards
NIDHI
June 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
hi manish,,
i believe tat u r a born designer,,, u r my top and only role model,, ur collections r chanceless!!!, i am too a fashion graduate student and gonna continue wit PG studies.i wanna bcome a designer like u and commercialise my things and atlaeast a single chance to design for the bollywood. my ambitions gts strongr wenever i see ur collection, plz do guide me in knowing thw way of approaching bollywood and design for it.dont worry,,, u cant be beaten by anyone so soon.
June 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
waiting for ur reply.
June 18th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
hi fashion guru,,
i really wanna meet u once and hear from u.
June 25th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Hi Manish,
It’s a pleasure to introduce myself to you. I am a big fan of your whole collection which is truly an inspiration to me. It not only motivates me to follow your path but also makes me believe that ones dreams can come true.
I love your bridal collection. you have the best talent to design any cloth that actress and actor wear in movies like in kabhi khushi kabhi gum, DDLJ, Om shanti Om and KANK. I truly saythat some time I really feel in love with you and who the actors wore your costumes but as a guy I should not say that.. I don’t know that you will read this message. But if you will read please e-mail me .
Regards,
SM
June 25th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi Manish,
It’s a pleasure to introduce myself to you. I am a big fan of your whole collection which is truly an inspiration to me. It not only motivates me to follow your path but also makes me believe that ones dreams can come true.
I love your bridal collection. you have the best talent to design any cloth that actress and actor wear in movies like in kabhi khushi kabhi gum, DDLJ, Om shanti Om and KANK. I truly saythat some time I really feel in love with you and who the actors wore your costumes but as a guy I should not say that.. I don’t know that you will read this message. But if you will read please e-mail me .I am dying fan for you.
Regards,
SM