For decades, a major battle in the Indian fashion industry has been fought between two pioneers, Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. While Sabya prides itself on being a truly international appreciative group, Manish has always appealed to gangsters obsessed with glittery Bollywood.
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Sabyasachi vs Manish Malhotra fashion battle
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The two designers also have their own unique design aesthetics. Sabyasachi is traditionalist with a twist and Manish is all modern and sexy mix.
Even as designers, the two maintain very different personas off-screen. The latter is often seen at Bollywood parties, styling plenty of movie stars under the banner of both Dharma and Yash Raj. Sabya Sachi, on the other hand, has largely stayed out of the public eye and has opted to debut his collection online without the fuss of an elaborate show.
For Bollywood celebrities who are spoiled for choice, it’s interesting to map which designers they’re loyal to. Here is the complete list for
1. Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma
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Both of these leading ladies have their hearts set on Sabia. Both of them are choosing bridal wear from designers for their wedding.
However, despite being on Sabia’s team, Deepika and Anoushka have walked Manish’s label several times, the most recent being DP for the Mijwan 2022 show, where she’s with her husband Ranveer Singh. I walked the runway Anushka at Karan Johar’s where she was styled by Manish. E Dil Hai MushkirHowever, when it comes to their personal lives and off-duty looks, they both continue to pick Sabya Sachi.
2. Katrina Kaif
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Kat is probably the only celebrity who endorses both teams equally. Although she chose Sabyasachi for her big day, the actress has often found her personal look in decadent Manish Malhotra Lehenga and sexy cocktail sarees.
3. Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Bebo may have worn Sabyasachi at the Red Sea Film Festival recently, but the actress has always been by her friend Manish. A core board member of a group of designers, Karina continues to openly flex her friendship with him, even her sister Charisma and best friends Malaika and Amrita Arora are hardcore her MM lovers. It’s home.
4. Aria Butt
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Aria’s friendship with both parties is also an interesting dynamic. brahmastra The actress chose both designers for her wedding and continues to sway between the two supporters.
5. Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan & Co.
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New Age Bollywood stars all camp at MM’s luxury store. It seems they are inoculated with Manish lehenga as a means of survival in the industry. The costumes we had the chance to witness were exceptional, so we’re not complaining.
Our star has a designated camp, but we’d love to know which of the two designers you’d choose. Let us know in the comments below.
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