Set for Sydney

He is India’s favourite export to the global fashion world,and now designer Manish Arora is packing his bags for Sydney. The announcement was made on the opening day of WIFW Spring-Summer 2014,which also saw the second edition of Oz Fest — a cultural festival organised by the Australian High Commission in India — roll out with a special design showcase. Arora,who divides his time between Paris and New Delhi,will present a collection that “celebrates Indian craftsmanship” at the show to be held in Sydney later this month. The announcement was followed by the premiere of a five-minute short film,titled Holi Holy,made by Arora in association with ace photographer Bharat Sikka,based on the city of Varanasi.