PFW: beads and iridescence at Manish Arora

While the collection features an array of pastels, one color is particularly conspicuous: pink. Whether seen as a backdrop or in embroidery, beads and 3D flowers on skirts and dresses, pink seems to be the new black at Manish Arora next season. Sky blue, sea foam green and white are also in the mix, but the line is dominated by pink, in shades ranging from powder to bubblegum.

Several pieces are intricately embellished with beads, rhinestones, sequins and embroidery. Alongside more abstract patterns, mouth and eye motifs made a few appearances on the runway.  

The shoes have platform soles and are just as shimmery as the rest of the line. In terms of accessories, there is an array of bejeweled bags. Beads, rhinestones and sequins adorn clutches, backpacks and even fanny packs — an item that designers have already tried to bring back in the past.