Khloe Kardashian praises Manish Malhotra for 'stunning outfits' after controversial 'local designer' comment

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian recently attended the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, India, alongside her sister Kim Kardashian. Their Indian-inspired outfits, designed by the renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra, garnered much attention. However, Khloe's initial reference to Malhotra as a 'local designer' sparked controversy. In a recent Instagram post, she has since expressed her gratitude and admiration for his work.Appreciation post on InstagramKhloe Kardashian took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a series of photos from the Ambani wedding, showcasing her vibrant Indian attire. She wore a hot pink embellished lehenga and matching blouse, designed by Manish Malhotra. In her caption, she wrote, "Thank you India! This was a dream come true! Kim and I are so thankful for your kindness in sharing your culture with us for a few days. Magical memories."She added, "@manishmalhotra05 @manishmalhotraworld the stunning outfits you created for us are so intricate, detailed and breathtaking! Thank you. @lorraineschwartz you really know how to drip a girl in diamonds! We felt like princesses... you are the best."Manish Malhotra responded to her post, commenting, "It was an honour and absolute pleasure designing and customising the outfits and wonderful memories meeting you all." Fans also reacted positively, with comments like "Indian Barbie Goddess" and "Khloe, these might be your best looks ever!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khloé Kardashian (@khloekardashian)Addressing the controversyThe controversy began when Khloe referred to Malhotra as a 'local designer' on Snapchat while sharing her experience at the Ambani wedding. She had said, "You guys, how beautiful are my clothes that I've been wearing are all so beautifully designed by a local designer. I will get you his name, but everything... I mean everything is so spectacular."This comment upset many social media users who felt it downplayed Malhotra's global reputation. To clarify, Khloe later praised him in another post, saying, "Our stylist worked with world-renowned designer Manish Malhotra to create our incredible dresses for our trip!"Khloe's experience in IndiaKhloe further expressed her admiration for her desi look, especially the vibrant pink number, saying, "I love this pop-pink number. Just the vibrancy, the detail, the intricacy of it. It's to die for." She also humorously shared her struggle with the elaborate attire, asking, "Okay well! How do you take all this stuff off when you don't have help? I didn't think that through. Is this not insane?"Khloe Kardashian's recent posts have helped clear up the misunderstanding and showcased her genuine appreciation for Manish Malhotra's work. Her experience at the Ambani wedding, combined with her enthusiastic embrace of Indian fashion, has left a lasting impression on her fans and followers. The Kardashian sisters' visit to India and their engagement with its culture continue to generate buzz and admiration worldwide.Also Read: Kim and Khloe Kardashian seek blessings at ISKCON Temple, and serve food to kids: Calls it ‘Beautiful experience’