Manish Malhotra Reflects on Dressing Michael Jackson: Created in Just One Day Without Any Measurements
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Synopsis
On March 19, Manish Malhotra reflected on his experience dressing Michael Jackson in just one day without measurements. He shared insights and memories from the 1998 Bollywood Awards, highlighting the unique outfit's creation.
Key Takeaways
- Manish Malhotra dressed Michael Jackson in 1998.
- The outfit was made in just one day.
- It was designed without any prior measurements.
- Jackson wore a sherwani with a shawl and trousers.
- Manish aimed to blend global influences with traditional fashion.
Mumbai, March 19 (NationPress) Renowned designer Manish Malhotra reminisced about his experience of dressing the legendary Michael Jackson. He revealed that the outfit was crafted in merely one day and without any measurements.
Manish posted on Instagram a video of MJ expressing gratitude for the outfit. He also included a photo of himself with the King of Pop, who wore a sherwani paired with trousers and a shawl made from textured handloom featuring woven silk and brocade borders.
In his caption, he stated: “Throwback: It was an Honour and so Exciting to dress the fabulous @michaeljackson at the Bollywood Awards in 1998, held at Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York, where I won a Costume Award for @karanjohars #kuchkuchhotahai…”
Manish expressed his excitement upon receiving the invitation to dress Michael Jackson, aiming to infuse a global touch into a traditional sherwani back in 1998.
“When I received a message from Kamal Dhandona and the late S P Hinduja, the sponsors of the show, to dress #michaeljackson, I was thrilled. In 1998, I wanted to blend a global infusion into the traditional sherwani cut,” he shared.
Describing it as a memory he will cherish forever, he mentioned: “I worked on a shorter sherwani with trousers and a shawl/stole made from textured handloom with woven silk and brocade borders—all of it crafted in just one day without measurements.. #memoriesforlife”
Michael Jackson is celebrated as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Throughout his illustrious four-decade career, his groundbreaking music achievements transcended racial boundaries in America and established him as a global icon. Tragically, he passed away in 2009 due to acute propofol intoxication in Los Angeles at the age of 50.
As for Manish, he embarked on his costume design journey with the film Swarg in 1990, featuring stars like Rajesh Khanna, Govinda, and Juhi Chawla. That same year, he styled Sridevi's photoshoot looks. In 1993, he created a complete look for Sridevi's character in Gumrah directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
Over the years, he has designed costumes for numerous films including titles such as “Kaun?”, “Asoka,” “Kabhi Khushi Khabie Gham…”, “Veer-Zaara”, and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”, among others.
