On January 1, Manish Malhotra extended that legacy into accessories with the launch of his first dedicated handbag collection.  Getty Images (Left), Manish Malhotra (Right)
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A Closer Look at Manish Malhotra's Newly Launched Handbag Collection

The couturier's debut accessories collection features seven pieces designed for occasion and evening wear.

Manish Malhotra has spent over three decades in Indian fashion and cinema, dressing some of Bollywood’s most prominent figures. On January 1, he extended that legacy into accessories with the launch of his first dedicated handbag collection. Designed as a focused range of structured clutches and top-handle bags, the lineup applies the same emphasis on form, finish, and craftsmanship seen in his couture work, translating it into luxury pieces intended primarily for occasion and evening wear. Scroll down to take a closer look at the bags from Malhotra's newly unveiled collection.

The Showstopper

Designed as a contemporary black leather sling, The Showstopper is the most assertive bag from the lineup.

Designed as a contemporary black leather sling, The Showstopper in Manish Malhotra’s new lineup is finished with rose-gold studs, metallic tassels, and the house’s signature push-lock. It carries a distinctly urban edge and is priced at Rs 1,98,500, making it the highest-ticket piece in the collection.

The Art Deco

The Art Deco feels closer to an objet d’art than a conventional clutch.

The Art Deco feels closer to an objet d’art than a conventional clutch. Crafted from a full brass body and finished with galvanised gold plating, it features dual-tone detailing in rose gold and palladium that adds visual depth. A rectangular Manish Malhotra push-lock and a distinctive mesh chain complete the sculptural form. The bag is priced at Rs 1,75,000 and goes up to Rs 1,95,000 depending on the variant.

The Noor

Rooted in couture sensibility, The Noor is an evening clutch that highlights detailed craftsmanship.

Rooted in couture sensibility, The Noor is an evening clutch that highlights detailed craftsmanship through thread and stone embroidery across its surface. Inside, a smooth satin lining adds a refined finish, while the Manish Malhotra monogram lift-lock and sling chain bring both functionality and elegance. Starting from Rs 1,75,000, it echoes the embroidery-driven language long associated with the designer’s fashion work.

The M

Shaped in a softly rounded rectangular form, this silver-toned clutch features a subtle embossed Manish Malhotra monogram.

The M offers the most restrained expression of the collection. Shaped in a softly rounded rectangular form, this silver-toned clutch features a subtle embossed Manish Malhotra monogram rather than overt embellishment. Light gold hardware and the brand’s signature trapezoid lift-lock keep the look clean and modern. With prices starting from Rs 49,500 and going up to Rs 59,900 depending on size and finish, it is the most accessible bag in the range, designed to slip easily into both day and evening wardrobes.

The Spotlight

The Spotlight is defined by its sculpted hexagonal silhouette and distinctive pink leather finish.

Created for moments that demand attention, The Spotlight is defined by its sculpted hexagonal silhouette and distinctive pink leather finish. Polished metal detailing and the signature Manish Malhotra lift-lock give it a recognisable identity within the collection. Starting from Rs 75,000, with select variants priced higher, this clutch is designed to move effortlessly from formal occasions to evening events.

The Mini

Designed as a cylindrical clutch, The Mini features a rose-gold metal cage wrapped around a solid body.

The Mini takes a sculptural approach to scale. Designed as a cylindrical clutch, it features a rose-gold metal cage wrapped around a solid body, creating a strong architectural presence. It is finished with an oval Manish Malhotra lift-lock and a matching chain. Priced starting from Rs 99,500, it is positioned as a statement accessory, compact in size but bold in design.

The Bay

The Bay is the most classic and versatile silhouette in the collection.

The Bay is the most classic and versatile silhouette in the collection. Crafted as a black leather top-handle bag, it is framed with polished rose-gold hardware and reinforced with base studs. A signature Manish Malhotra frame opening, poly satin lining, and detachable sling chain add layers of practicality to the design. The bag, priced at Rs 90,000, blends traditional form with modern functionality, making it well-suited to both everyday use and formal settings.