In photos: 'India Couture Week in Mumbai'

A model presents creations by designer Manish Malhotra on the sixth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, 21 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

Models present creations by designer Manish Malhotra on the sixth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, 21 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

An Indian model presents creations by designer Tarun Tahiliani on the fifth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, late 20 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

Indian models present creations by designer Tarun Tahiliani on the fifth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, late 20 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty presents creations by designer Tarun Tahiliani on the fifth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, late 20 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

A model presents a creation by designer Varun Bahl on the fifth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, 20 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR

Models present creations by designer Varun Bahl on the fifth day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, 20 September 2008. India is hosting its first ever haute couture week showcasing over six days, 11 leading designers in a celebration of the country's rich heritage and fashion. EPA/STR