100 years of Indian cinema. 100 years of heroes chasing heroines to win their hand in marriage. The Fashion Orientalist breaks down four different typical Bollywood looks for you to try. Modest beauty The modest beauty is often portrayed in…
Indian bridal wear: Haute couture label Mansi Malhotra
The search for a perfect dress. You are surrounded by piles of wedding magazines, resting your tired feet after a long day going from bridal shop to bridal shop. Some women try on just three gowns before they experience that…
Bollywood Costume Design: Manish Malhotra
If you see the name ‘Manish Malhotra’ appear in the credit list of a Bollywood film, you know you are in for a fashion treat! Malhotra has designed costumes for many leading actresses in Indian cinema and his designs are…
Big name in fashion: Naeem Khan
It was a big surprise when America’s first lady Michelle Obama presented the Oscar for best picture during the 85th Academy Awards. Michelle was wearing a long silver/metallic gown made by Naeem Khan, who has dressed Mrs. Obama on several…
Indian Fashion Designer: Manish Malhotra
When I was a little girl I was obsessed with Bollywood films and had one big wish: To own a Manish Malhotra creation some day. That is why this post puts the spotlight on famous costume designer Manish Malhotra. London…
A warm welcome from The Fashion Orientalist
As a fan of Indian fashion and an admirer of Arabic fashion designers I have noticed that a lot of western fashion brands are inspired by the East. The distinctive style of fashion from the East fascinates me. When Carrie…