Manish Malhotra Recreates Shah Rukh Khan’s Iconic 2009 Fashion Week Walk
Fashion icon reimagines cricket-runway crossover.
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In a nostalgic tribute to a groundbreaking fashion-meets-cricket moment, renowned designer Manish Malhotra recently recreated Shah Rukh Khan’s historic 2009 runway walk, complete with the “unforgettable black and gold sling” that defined the original appearance. Sharing the recreation on social media, Malhotra reflected on the significance of that pioneering event: “I wanted to recreate Shah Rukh Khan’s first-ever walk at Fashion Week, in that unforgettable black and gold sling…It was 2009, and it marked the first time an IPL team(@kkriders), had ever walked the runway in collaboration with a fashion brand…An iconic moment.”
This recreation celebrates a pivotal cultural crossover that bridged Bollywood, cricket, and fashion when Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders team made fashion history on the runway. Recently, Malhotra has expanded through diverse collaborations, including the Samsonite X Manish Malhotra collection and participation in Lakme Fashion Week’s 25-year celebration. His recreation of Khan’s iconic moment not only honors a milestone in Indian fashion history but also highlights Malhotra’s continued influence in bridging entertainment, sports, and fashion, reflecting how cultural touchpoints in India frequently transcend their original domains.
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