Manish Arora is an Indian fashion designer born in 1972 in Mumbai. He studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. Arora is known for his bold use of color and innovative blending of traditional Indian crafts and motifs with Western silhouettes. Some of his most famous clients include Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sonam Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone. Arora has also collaborated with many brands including Reebok, Swatch, Disney, and Mercedes Benz. He is considered one of India's most prominent fashion designers and the "John Galliano of India" for his contemporary designs with traditional influences.