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Manish Arora is a famous Indian fashion designer. He lives and works in New Delhi, India. In 2011, he became the main designer for women's clothes at the French fashion company Paco Rabanne. He worked there until May 2012.
Manish grew up in Mumbai. While he was studying, he decided he wanted to be a fashion designer. He then applied to the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. He finished his studies in 1994 and won the Best Student Award.
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Manish Arora's Fashion Journey
Starting His Own Brand
In 1997, Manish Arora started his very own fashion brand called "Manish Arora". He began selling his clothes in stores across India. Three years later, he took part in the first-ever India Fashion Week in New Delhi. He also showed his designs at the Hong Kong Fashion Week.
Creating "Fish Fry"
In 2001, Arora launched his second brand, "Fish Fry". This line was all about sportswear. He created it with the help of the sports clothing company Reebok. In 2002, Manish opened his first special store, Manish Arora Fish Fry, in New Delhi. The next year, he opened another store in Mumbai.
He had another successful show at India Fashion Week in 2003. This led to his clothes being sold at a famous fashion store in Paris called Maria Luisa. This was the start of his successful business selling clothes to other countries.
Awards and Global Shows
In 2004, Manish Arora won the Best Women's Prêt Designer award. This was at the first Indian Fashion Awards held in Bombay. A company called MC2 Diffusion Paris also started helping him sell his designs around the world.
The next year, in May 2005, Manish showed his collection at Miami Fashion Week. There, he won the Best Collection Award, chosen by other designers.
He made a great first impression at London Fashion Week in September 2005. Both the press and buyers loved his designs. In December 2005, he opened a new store in Lodhi Colony Market in New Delhi. Some of his work was also shown at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This was part of an exhibition called "Global Local".
Growing His Business
A top Indian magazine, Outlook, named him "Best Indian Fashion Designer" in March 2006. He was even featured on the cover of their magazine. Manish opened his first Manish Arora store in Villa Moda, Kuwait. He also opened another Manish Arora Fish Fry store in New Delhi in 2006.
In 2007, the first Fish Fry for Reebok store opened in New Delhi. Arora also worked with the make-up company MAC to create a special make-up collection. He also designed a limited edition of watches for Swatch. In 2008, Reebok launched another 'RBK Fish Fry Collection' designed by Manish Arora.
Manish also created a brand called "Indian by Manish Arora". This brand was made for the growing market of women's clothing in India. He was invited to show his collection at the “Fashion in Motion” exhibition in London in September 2007. By 2009, Manish had four stores in India. He also sold his collections to over 80 stores worldwide.
In 2007, the designer started showing his collections at Paris Fashion Week. In 2009, Arora became a member of the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt à Porter des Couturiers. This is a very important group in French fashion.
Recent Work and Collaborations
In 2012, Arora showed his new jewelry line. He created it with the brand Amrapali. This collection included rings, necklaces, and pendants. He also worked with MAC cosmetics in 2008 and Swatch in 2009. He has also done several projects with Swarovski, a company known for crystals.
Some of his designs were shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This was part of the Fabric of India Exhibition from 2014-2015.
In 2020, Manish Arora closed his main fashion brand.
In 2024, the designer worked with SCAD FASH. They put on an exhibition called "Manish Arora: Life is Beautiful." This show looked back at his career. It featured designs from his own collection and his collaborations. His work was also added to the Texas Fashion Collection. He was also part of a 2024 exhibition called "Labor of Luxury: Embroidery from India to the World."
Manish Arora's Unique Style
Many people call Manish Arora "the John Galliano of India." He is famous for using very bright, colorful patterns in his clothes. He also uses fun, quirky designs. His clothes mix traditional Indian crafts, like embroidery and beading, with Western styles.
See also
- National institute of fashion technology
