He is Virat Kohli's close friend and walked red carpet with Urvashi Rautela. Who is Manish Vaid, the engineer-turned fashion designer?

When Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet recently, the internet buzzed, not just about her outfit, but about the man beside her. Meet Manish Vaid: a Paris-based fashion designer with an unexpected backstory. From engineering blueprints to red carpet gowns, and from Nagpur classrooms to fashion runways across the world, Manish Vaid’s journey is stylish and inspiring, with a quiet nod of respect from India’s cricketing icon, Virat Kohli, adding to the intrigue.

Originally from Nagpur, Manish started his journey as a mechanical engineer, earning his degree from Nagpur University before completing an MBA and further studies in e-commerce and international business, according to Passionvista. But fashion called, and in 2014, he pivoted to style, kickstarting his career in Los Angeles.

Since then, Manish has become a global name in couture, designing for numerous international fashion weeks including Paris, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Miami Swim Week. His creations earned him a spot at the Designers Lounge during the Daytime Emmys in 2019, and he’s served as a jury member for the prestigious Mrs. World Beauty Pageant. In 2023, he was named the official designer for Miss World America.


He even made a Hollywood splash, his designs were featured in Murder Mystery 2 starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

His Virat Kohli connection
Not only is he followed by Virat Kohli on Instagram, but Kohli himself once called him a long-time confidante on his 50th birthday note. The cricketer called the designer “very helpful” and one of the among with whom Virat has stayed in touch.