MM,KJo and the Pretty Kat

Earlier this year,when Manish Malhotra showcased “Gulala Giltoor”,his autumn-winter collection,many were surprised at the designer’s shift from Bollywood bling to a toned-down collection. But on Saturday night,in a chokingly cramped banquet at Taj Palace Hotel,amid noise and chaos,Malhotra found his way back to encrusted lehengas,fat border saris,velvets and brocade gotas. Instead of bridal red,he opted for nudes,pretty peach and neon pink — a thumbs up for the colour palette. He used layering to hilt and stuck to Indian silhouettes — saris,shararas,lehenga-skirts,bikini blouses and cholis. A pretty collection,no doubt,but haven’t we seen this before? With Karan Johar in the front row and Katrina Kaif on the ramp,the show was a huge success.