Lakme Fashion Week 2015 Day 1: Ranbir Kapoor Turns Showstopper for Manish Malhotra [PHOTOS]

Lakme Fashion Week 2015 is here with ace designers of India showcasing their winter collection at the Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. The event kick-started on 26 August and saw several Bollywood stars as showstoppers.

From Nikhil Thampi and Payal Singhal to Krishna Mehta and Manish Malhotra, well known designers mesmerised the audience with their beautiful collections.

Manish Malhotra ended the day's event by introducing the first ever menswear show named 'The Gentlemen's Club' at LFW 2015. Actor Ranbir Kapoor turned showstopper for the designer, whose creation was a mix of modern style blended with the traditional sherwani, bandhgala and ethnic jacket. 

Manish expressed his excitement on his Twitter handle and Karan Johar and other celebs congratulated him.

Super thrilled to reveal my first ever menswear collection at the @LakmeFashionWk! Thanks @PhilipsMenIn for all the support.

— Manish Malhotra (@ManishMalhotra) August 26, 2015

EXHAUSTED but VERY HAPPY with response to my show last night @LakmeFashionWk 800people watched and cheered at the iconic Mehboob studios — Manish Malhotra (@ManishMalhotra) August 27, 2015

My closest friend @ManishMalhotra put up the most spectacular men's wear show at #Lakmefashionweek tonight!! Was jaw dropping gorgeous!!!

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 26, 2015

Just watched @ManishMalhotra create magic with his new collection on stage! #RanbirKapoor looked royal dressed in the #gentlemansclub line — Vivek Oberoi (@vivek_oberoi) August 26, 2015

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the other showstoppers for the evening were Anusha Dandekar, Lauren Gottleib and Nimrat Kaur.

"The Lunchbox" actress Nimrat Kaur walked the ramp for Payal Singhal's show, which showcased zardosi, pita kora and other ethnic designs. Nikhil Thampi's collection was filled with beautiful golds, beiges and whites.

Krishna Mehta and Soumitra captured hearts with awe-inspiring bridal collection.

Check out the above slideshow for LFW Winter/Festive 2015 Day 1 photos.