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<\/a> Malhotra became the fourth Indian designer to join the official Paris calendar this week, considered the most elite stage of the global fashion industry (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD) <\/p>\n

Indian designers are a growing presence at Paris Haute Couture Week — “overdue” representation for a country that has long played a role behind the scenes, the latest newcomer, Manish Malhotra, told AFP. <\/p>\n

Malhotra, 59, became the fourth Indian designer after Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupta and Vaishali S to join the official Paris calendar this week, considered the most elite stage of the global fashion industry. <\/p>\n

The best-known European houses from Chanel to Christian Dior have long relied on Indian embroiderers and textile makers for their spectacular one-of-a-kind creations. <\/p>\n

But Indian designers are now harnessing home-grown artisans to challenge the Parisian tastemakers in a business that traditionally served royalty, but now caters to celebrities and other global VIPs.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

“I think it was long overdue,” Malhotra told AFP, a day after presenting an intensely personal collection of highly structured dresses in Paris — all a tribute to his recently deceased mother. <\/p>\n

“India is so culturally rich in terms of texture and textile, architecture, jewels, embroidery. It has such a heritage of kings and queens. <\/p>\n

“You know, I think it was high time,” he added. <\/p>\n

France’s Haute Couture and Fashion Federation (FHCM) has been actively diversifying the labels present in Paris, inviting designers from outside Europe and the West.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Malhotra admitted to feeling nervous before his first show on Wednesday, which was entitled “Maa” and reflected Malhotra’s deep bond with his mother whom he lost just three months ago.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

“There’s nothing bigger than Paris Haute Couture. This is the ultimate platform,” he said.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

While preparing, “I kept coming back to my mother’s story, and at one point I said, ‘you know what, Paris doesn’t know me, and if they are going to know me, they have to know what I’m feeling right now’,” he explained.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

“And honestly, I’m still very affected by losing her.” <\/p>\n

The opening outfit was a dramatic full-length coat featuring sculptures of a boy and his mother at different life stages, while another dress featured elaborate cut-outs of a mother and boy on the front who embraced as the model moved. \u00a0 <\/p>\n

Born into a middle-class family in Mumbai, Malhotra started out making costumes for Bollywood before moving into couture and bridalwear. <\/p>\n

His decision to show in Paris underlines his growing international ambitions, having launched separate jewellery and beauty lines, as well as his first overseas boutique in Dubai in 2023. <\/p>\n

He also became a viral sensation after this year’s Met Gala having arrived wearing a jacket and cape featuring scuptural and embroidered tributes to Mumbai. <\/p>\n

He has also dressed US superstars from Rihanna to Jennifer Lopez.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

“After 35 years of working, what’s the next challenge for me?” he said. <\/p>\n

“Maybe an atelier in Paris, maybe a store in New York?” <\/p>\n

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