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2) A bridal collection by Manish Malhotra x Nexa

This collection had oversized jackets, colour-blocked lehengas, Kalidar kurtas, the diaphanous lehengas, dramatic gowns, swirling shararas, kurtas, palazzos, striking jackets and traditional dupattas, in a mixture of vibrant pink, lilac, grey-blue and royal beige-gold. 

“The collection is created on the ethos of tradition, but inspired by the present, the new world. A collection that sits firmly with the pandemic-induced preferences but also relatable to our aesthetics and our loyalists. We need to re-write the idea of design, which is not bound to a similar thread of uniformity. Each garment is a new and individual visual expression and explores a possibility of a free monologue, thus establishing a discerning connection with the wearer,” explained Manish Malhotra. 

Showstopper, actress Kiara Advani wore a shimmering silver gown and a silver sheer, long shoulder train. And actor Kartik Aryan was in a black bundgala jacket with three silver reindeers embroidered, teamed with an asymmetric ink kurta and slim pants.