India Couture Week 2014: Manish Arora

As much as it is part of the designer’s aesthetic, look past the ott styling for a minute. Then put aside your notion of kitsch. Now look at the clothes, just the clothes. Nuanced and wonderful, we were captivated by Manish Arora’s presentation at Couture Week. Yes, it lacks the quiet, earthy sensuality of a Sabyasachi woman or the feminine, flirty romanticism of the Manish Malhotra woman but what it does pack by the bagfuls is strength. And a whole lot of personality. Can’t wait to see some of those dresses off the runway. Stat!

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

In Hema Kaul

Amrita picked a similar dress from the same designer (Hema Kaul) that Neha Dhupia sported at the very event. Quite the coincidence! Pin-up inspired hair, oxblood lip and silver pumps finished out Ms. Rao’s look at the Awards.

While Neha had success with hers, I can’t say the same for Amrita. The color didn’t quite photograph well and the length seems a bit much on the petite actor. A couple of inches would’ve made a welcome difference! Props for trying something different but the look isn’t quite a ten.

Amrita Rao In Rocky S At Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2014-1

Amrita Rao At Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2014

Amrita Rao In Rocky S At Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2014-2

Amrita Rao At Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2014

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

In Hema Kaul

Wearing a full-skirted lace and tulle dress from Hema Kaul, Neha attended an Awards event last evening. Wearing her hair up, she finished out the look with soft make-up, jewelry from Anmol, a white minaudière and nude pumps. She looked great!