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Indian designers set to wow Jozi fashionistas

Indian fashion is as hot as its cuisine, and two of the subcontinent's leading designers will be joining a bevy of models and Miss India winners for a sumptuous fashion showcase

The show will be staged during the India Show, on 30 August 2010, in Newtown, downtown Johannesburg.

The India Show, primarily a trade and investment dialogue taking place from 29 August to 1 September, will also be exposing South Africans to a taste of India's culture and design flair.

Fashion designers Manish Malhotra and Satya Paul will present their latest collections.

The audience is in for a double visual treat, as these striking pieces will be modelled by drop-dead-gorgeous Indian models Freddy Daruwala, Piyush Walia and Dipti Gujral, as well as premier South African models.

In addition, Satya Paul will be ending with a showstopping finale featuring three reigning beauty queens. They are Manasvi Mamgai, the winner of the Miss India World 2010 title; Neha Hinge, who was crowned Miss India International 2010; and Nicole Faria, who holds the title of Miss India Earth 2010.

Designer Manish Malhotra's areas of creativity span everything from Bollywood design to bridal couture, and he is regarded as a fashion pioneer.

He is a hot favourite when it comes to dressing India’s most beautiful and glamorous stars such as Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty (for whose engagement he designed a classic sari) and Aishwarya Rai, as well as stylish men like Sharukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan.

Even Kylie Minogue, Jean-Claude van Damme and the late Michael Jackson have enjoyed the benefit of his styling acumen.

Malhotra's newest couture collection, titled "Celebration", looks back at India over the years, celebrating the various eras from the Mughal period to the Rajasthan royalty to contemporary bridal wear. Using luxurious fabrics like velvets and antique brocades, the collection amalgamates traditional zardosi and thread work with contemporary designs.

Celebrating 25 years of original design in the fashion industry, Satya Paul is an iconic designer label known for its signature prints, ingenuity of designs and a vivid colour palette.

It has evolved from a sari label to a brand with extended product lines comprising bridal wear, fusion and western clothing, and including women's scarves and bags as well as men's accessories such as ties, cufflinks, wallets, belts, writing instruments and fabrics.

Satya Paul's collection is called "Zen, Zest, Zip, Zap and Zing". Its underlying inspiration was to indulge in bold white graphic patterns on cheerful shades. There is also an interesting play with embroidery textures.

The India Show Fashion Show on 30 August starts at 6.30pm for 7.30pm. Tickets cost R150 at Computicket.

 

 

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