# Jester Fashion Manish Arora at India Fashion Week By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jester-couture-manish-aroras-clownish-collection-at-india-fashion-week References: [threadtrend](http://threadtrend.com/2008/10/21/india-fashion-week-spring-2009-manish-arora/) Indian fashion designer Manish Arora revealed his collection for Spring 2009 at [India Fashion Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm) in New Delhi, and it was literally a circus. The models had clown faces painted on and the [colorful and quirky collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) included puffy, multicolored shorts and beautifully decorated, loose mini dresses, a golden, body-hugging night gown with ruffles and a lovely train. There was also a long, colorful dress that would really be a hit at a carnival. All the models wore what looked like knitted caps in this eccentric and colorful collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create vibrant and playful collections that embrace bold colors and eccentric designs. - **Carnival-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to develop collections that draw inspiration from carnival aesthetics, incorporating eye-catching elements and festive themes. - **Clown-inspired Fashion:** Innovative fashion designers could explore the concept of clown-inspired fashion, incorporating whimsical elements and playful silhouettes into their collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new creative avenues by incorporating vibrant colors and carnival-inspired themes into their collections. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to incorporate circus or carnival-inspired elements into fashion shows and other events to create a whimsical and memorable experience. - **Makeup and Body Art:** Makeup artists and body painters can explore new opportunities to create unique and bold looks inspired by clown aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)