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Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

The quirky designer to Hollywood celebrity gets in touch with his Indian side. Snapshots from the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council!

Best known for his psychedelic colours, kitsch motifs and bizarre outfits (see here), Manish Arora weaved in his design sensibilities to create an all-Indian line at the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC).

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

Arora's line primarily featured long flowing ghagras, anarkalis and saris in a mix of fluorescent colours and print.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

The sari gets a Manish Arora treatment! Go low-rise, team it with a jacket or simply let the pallu do the talking.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

A model present a multi-coloured tunic teamed with a pair of shimmering gold salwar by Manish Arora.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

Dominant neon colours added a funky touch to traditional Indianwear.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

A model walks the runway in a sari with the heart motif, a stunning printed pallu and a jacket blouse.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

Up next is this black-ivory striped straight suit by Manish Arora.

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

Printed anarkali by Manish Arora makes heads turn, literally

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

November 28, 2013 10:43 IST

Arora's show that was held as part of the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) also marked the official launch of the designer’s global online store.

The evening also saw the launch of Arora's film Holi Holy that celebrates the widows from Varanasi.