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Pics: Dia, Riteish, Soha drop in at Couture Week

Designer Manav Gangwani managed a Bollywood coup of sorts on the third day of the ongoing Delhi Couture Week, with an array of celebrities present to cheer his 'An Affaire To Remember' collection.

Gangwani, who was the first designer to showcase his collection on Wednesday had famous friends like Dia Mirza, Riteish Deshmukh, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, Nikhil Dwivedi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aftab Shivadasani, Zayed Khan, Sanjay Khan and Sophie Chowdhury who cheered from the front row.

Turquoise temptress

The show was a feast for women which showcased a variety of ranging from western to Indianwear. Elegant sarees, anarkali suits, stunning blouses, skirts, lehengas, fitted bodices with layers of fabric giving them a feminine element were on a display.

Seen here is model Indrani Dasgupta in a turquoise sari.

Bling it up

While there was a lot of bling in the collection, colours like red, gold, grey, turquoise blue, royal blue, fuchsia with Swarovski elements dominated the ramp.

Seen here, model Nethra Raghuraman manages to pull off quite a balancing act!

A flair for fashion

The collection has been inspired by 1957 classic An Affair To Remember (starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr). The collection is dedicated to the woman who is very sensuous and very free," said Gangwani.

Red ruffle

It is my idea of a woman falling in love. Each garment is a showstopper in itself," Gangwani continues.

Model Carol Gracias, seen in this rather angular bridal ensemble, strikes a pose.

Golden girls

Asked about the presence of Bollywood gang, Gangwani said, "They are friends and they are here for me and not the brand. We believe in each other and we know where to draw the line."

Purple play

I told him he does not need a showstopper, I was clapping with all my heart. Indian industry understands couture and this weekend finally I have seen stuff which is irreplaceable," said actor Zayed Khan.

All smiles

Actor Nikhil Dwivedi said of the collection, "The collection for me had a lot of glitter and flamboyance. It looked like one big party on the ramp."

Gangwani ended the show, taking in the applause, with two of his models.