Olympics Medalist, Indian boxer Vijender Singh Beniwal gets all set to tie the knot today. Vijender Singh has participated in the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. At the 2006 Asian Games in Doha. He shot to fame when he took part at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal – the first ever Olympic medal for an Indian boxer. He is also the winner of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award – India’s highest sporting honor. In January 2010, Vijender was awarded the Padma Shri award, for outstanding contribution to Indian sports.
On his big day, Vijender will be dressed in stunning Manav Gangwani creation. At the wedding ceremony Vijender will be dressed in an Elegant Ivory-Gold Tibetian Brocade Sherwani, subtly accentuated with Swarovski Crystals at the front placket & dramatically combined with gold lame collar & cuffs. The outfit will be combined with Ivory Kurta & Pajama, Gold Stole, shaded dark fuschia-deep red pagri & tibetian brocade jootis.
At the reception, Vijender Singh will be seen in an exquisitely embroidered Gold Lame Sherwani. A built-in Collar with inspired Black Velvet Appliqué makes for a refreshing change…the entire Sherwani will be subtly highlighted with ingeniously placed Swarovski Crystals…a hint of Emerald Crystals to add just the right dash of panache. The look will be combined with black shirt & churidar trouser and a gold-black Stole.
Manav Gangwani’s Profile
Manav Gangwani, one of the most creative, innovative and promising designers in India, at a young age has made an indelible mark in the world of fashion with his compellingly bold style statements.
While still in college, Manav recognized his strong inclination towards designing and the fashion business. On completing his course at the Pearl Academy of Fashion, Manav began his career with Carma, New Delhi in the year 1999. From then on there has been no looking back for Manav. The Manav Gangwani label has become synonymous with luxury and style.
Manav Gangwani’ designs reflect a look of unique youthful opulence, whetting the interest of high profile celebrities including Salman Khan, Sussanne Roshan, Hrithik Roshan, Zayed Khan, Fardeen Khan, Natasha Khan, Malaika Khan, Laila Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Shruti Hassan, Dino Morea, Lara Dutta, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Mughda Godse, Tabu, Sophie Choudry, Madhavan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ayesha Thapar, Saif Ali Khan Pataudi, Soha Ali Khan Pataudi, Sharmila Tagore Pataudi, Dia Mirza, Ameesha Patel, Riddhima Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Pooja Batra, Zeenat Aman, Raima Sen, Sameera Reddy, Sridevi, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Jiah Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aqeel Ali, Farah Khan Ali, Akshaye Khanna, Rahul Khanna, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Tina Ambani, Neeta Ambani, Neerja Birla, Pratibha Advani, Peter Andre, Sir Eric Clapton, Lewis Hamilton, Liz Hurley and even the very gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchcan !!!
Manav has also dressed a few political bigwigs like the highly respected and refined Priyanka Gandhi, Smita Thackeray, and Amar Singh. Manav has also had the honor of dressing royalty….The King of Bhutan “His Highness Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk” who is a personal friend to Manav Gangwani and he has had the pleasure of designing for His Highness on a regular basis. The Crown Prince of Bahrain “His Highness Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa” has also been very predisposed towards Manav’s couture designs.
On the occasion of the WORLD PREMIER for “Slumdog Millionaire” in Mumbai, Manav Gangwani had the pleasure of designing a very special sari for the exquisite, Frieda Pinto. For Manav, it was exceptionally rewarding, to be a part of the celebrations and tremendous pride that Slumdog Millionaire has bought to India.
The very latest to be added to his design repertoire, is styling the lead actors for a new Bollywood movie “1-800-LOVE” the song sequence for which has already been shot in London.
“My muse is a sensuous woman, who is disposed to make a statement with her style to break all norms” declares Manav Gangwani.
Manav Gangwani retails from his flagship Store at “The Crescent at the Qutab” in New Delhi, “Sanskrit” in Hong Kong, “AZA” & “Samsaara” located across numerous cities. He is also in the final process of opening his flagship Store in Mumbai and Dubai.
Having established his Women’s Couture label “MANAV GANGWANI COUTURE”, he diversified his talents, launching a Men’s collection under the label “MG MEN by MANAV GANGWANI”. This collection is retailed from various outlets like “AZA MEN” & “KIMAYA” in Mumbai. Manav also created Haute Couture Sherwanis & Jackets for special clients.
Amongst his many and varied achievements Manav Gangwani styled the décor for LOUIS VUITTON event in Oct’2007. His designs were also displayed along with Louis Vuitton products. Furthermore he designed and conceptualized an evening for the launch of BARCLAYS PREMIERE in Feb’2008 for the international brand BARCLAYS BANK. Manav Gangwani’s approach to excellence, style, emotions & inspiration has brought in a new spirit to the world of Indian fashion. Realizing that style can be further enhanced in conjunction with music, Manav conceptualized with sarod players Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, a synchronization of fashion and music reflecting the purity of refined style infused with emotions titled “PASSION”’ in 2007.
Manav Gangwani, a multi-faceted designer who also paints comical canvases of people who inspire him in his spare time. He has painted for a number of celebrities like Karan Johar, Shahrukh Khan, Simi Garewal, Raveena Tandon Thadani, and Amjad Ali Khan & family amongst many others.
Now at 33, Manav Gangwani’s is already a widely recognized and a well-loved brand, and is still growing!!
