Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Walk for Mijwan Showcase
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Hindustan Times, hindustantimes
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal walked the ramp in Mumbai on Saturday for designer Manish Malhotra’s 15th anniversary showcase for the Mijwan Welfare Society. Bhatt wore an ivory chikankari lehenga-inspired ensemble, while Kaushal appeared in a white kurta paired with a midnight blue velvet jacket. The event supports the NGO, founded by the late Kaifi Azmi and currently run by Shabana Azmi, which aims to revive the traditional craft of chikankari. The partnership between the designer and the organization began in 2010 to create livelihood opportunities for women in rural villages. The showcase featured several Bollywood figures to highlight the craft's cultural and economic significance.
Why it matters
The event supports the economic empowerment of rural women in India by reviving and promoting the traditional chikankari craft through high-profile fashion platforms.
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