2025 saw Asia’s leading fashion designer, Manish Malhotra, complete 20 years of his label and 35 years of his journey as a costume designer in films. While the fashion and film industry celebrated his extraordinary
journey through couture, craft and cinema, this year also marked many firsts in the world of Manish Malhotra.
As 2025 comes to a close, we are sure Manish has already planned out how 2026 is going to look. Before the new year sets in, here’s looking at Manish Malhotra and his world of fashion and films that turned showstoppers in 2025.
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Celebrating The Maverick: Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra always looks back with gratitude and ahead with excitement for everything yet to come. No wonder his 20-year-old brand and 35-year-old journey in costume designing has him surrounded by people who celebrate and cherish his extraordinary vision.
Firsts Are Always Special
From turning producer with the inception of Stage5 Production to making a royal MET Gala debut, Manish Malhotra ruled 2025 on and off screen. His much-talked-about moments this year was a melange of couture and cinema, and every masterpiece was a blockbuster.
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Gustaakh Ishq, Manish Malhotra’s first-ever feature film under his production house, Stage5 Production, released in cinemas worldwide. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film marked a new chapter in Manish Malhotra’s creative journey.
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Manish’s MET Gala and Golden Globes debuts were the highlights of 2025. Manish’s iconic red carpet looks were rooted in heritage and haute couture. For his MET Gala debut, Manish’s ensemble featured a sculptural sherwani layered with a sharply tailored blazer and a majestic cape.
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For his Golden Globes debut, Manish opted for his favourite shade of black with a hint of white. The blazer featured a shawl lapel and abstract pattern in a classic shade of white. While the MET Gala sherwani and Golden Globes tuxedo stood out on the red carpet, it was the iconic brooches that made it a sparkling debut. Give it to Manish to make a classic silhouette dazzle with a twist. The brooches were not just embellishments, but medallions honouring craftsmanship. Each brooch Manish wore with pride commanded attention at the iconic global platforms.
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Global Domination
From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Beyoncé, Manish Malhotra’s designs dominated the global stage. From Aishwarya’s handwoven Kadwa ivory Banarasi handloom saree, which she wore at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, to Rihanna sporting ruby buttons on her ensemble from Manish Malhotra High Jewellery at the MET Gala, each design has been rooted in Indian sensibility yet shaped in dialogue with global fashion.
Bridging continents, philosophies, and sartorial legacies with his vision, Manish Malhotra’s artistry is what 2025 will be remembered by.
