Fashion fiesta for fundraising

The remarkable evening started with dance performances with a solo song. Then the programme unfolded the much awaited fashion show with the gorgeous creations of acclaimed designer Chandana Dewan. During the first queue, the models clad in sarees, kurtas and punjabees depicted the designers' unique blend of eastern and western styles. Her second queue consisted of formal designs in silk, georgette, cottons and other fabrics in vibrant colours.

Then the models came with designer Sujan's collections. His western outfit and a good number of jute bag collections were simply awesome. Even the largely youthful audience sometimes hooted, whistled and cheered to show their appreciation for the designer's collections. Then came Shanta and Roopam to regale the audience with some popular songs.

Then designer duo Aamir and Mahmud came with their male collections which are popularly known as Mask. Next was Nasrin Jahan Munmun's collections of eastern and western outfits.

Much to the delight of the audience, Seema Shaha came up with her hand painted and block printed collections of sarees, kurtas. fatuas and punjabees. The last attraction was designer Jahangir Karim's collection of western outfits as well as our own traditional sarees and kurtas.

All the popular ramp models Emi, Azra, Alif, Asif, Major, Aanchal, Chaity, Farah, Tumpa, Fardin and others proved that we have a good future in the fashion world.

The whole evening was--in one word--just mind-boggling. However, the organisers' punctuality was not appreciable as the programme was delayed by an hour.

By Afsar Ahmed