INDIA: [LFW] Grand Finale by Manish Malhotra

Lakme, India's most iconic beauty brand, announced Manish Malhotra as the Grand Finale designer for Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 to be held from August 20th to 24th at Palladium, Mumbai. Being a fashion visionary, over the last decade, Manish's designs have taken Bollywood's fashion quotient to the highest levels and at the season finale of LFW WF 2014, this fashion visionary promises glitz and glamour. Taking his bridal trousseau forte to the next level Manish will join forces with the Lakme make-up maestro, Cory Walia and create the Lakme Absolute Bridal Dream Team.

A self-taught designer, Manish has been the force behind introducing 'styling' as we know today, to the world of Bollywood. From his inherent fascination for movies, glamour and colour, to creating a niche for himself as a Bollywood stylist/ Costume Designer and to now being one of the most influential designers in the country, Manish's path to success is truly inimitable. His ability to envision a look for the character, true-to life yet creative, has earned him much recognition. Manish marked his first milestone in styling with the first ever Filmfare award for Costume Designing in 1995.

"This is my fourth finale at LFW and I am as thrilled as I was the first time. This platform is one of biggest celebrations of fashion that brings forth the best in design, beauty, fashion and Bollywood making it every designer's dream showcase. This season, I will be showcasing Lakme Absolute's bridal trousseau and I look forward to re-inventing my style inspired by Lakme Absolute." said Manish Malhotra, Grand Finale Designer for LFW WF 2014.

"In a year when we have introduced the Lakme Absolute Gloss range, Manish was the perfect design collaboration for us to reflect the design aspirations of glossy India. A favourite with the celebrities, we look forward to taking the front-row of fashion to new heights". said Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation at Lakme.

About Lakme Fashion Week:
Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organized by Lakme, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG Reliance, the global leader in sports and entertainment event marketing and management. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to "Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world". LFW is organized twice every year. Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 will be held from August 20 to August 24 2014 Palladium Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to www.Lakmefashionweek.co.in

About Lakme:
Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakme continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever's worldwide expertise, Lakme also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman's needs, Lakme also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakme Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.Lakmeindia.com

About IMG Reliance:
IMG Reliance Pvt Ltd., is an equal joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India's largest and most recognized private sector company, and IMG Worldwide (IMG), the world's leading sports marketing and management company. The joint venture company will develop, market and manage sports and entertainment in India. Its current assets include India's premier fashion event, Lakme Fashion Week and South Asia's only ATP World Tour event, the Aircel Chennai Open.