

The Kolhapuris and hand-woven bags went well with the kurtas and dhotis worn by the male models. The Etikoppaka toy parrots looked pretty on the models’ hair. The designer used kalamkari prints on wide pleated white gowns. “The collection also used craft forms of Andhra Pradesh such as Etikoppaka,” he said.

It was a fusion of Sufi and Victorian fashion. On the second day, Hyderabad designer Shravan Kumar showcased his collection, called ‘Blanc’. Ganesh Venkataraman, who was dressed in a sherwani and white dhoti, with a thick kasavu border, said: “Hari Anand’s clothes are comfortable and sophisticated at the same time.” They made a grand entry as they waltzed on to the ramp. India-actor Ganesh Venkataraman, and Miss India Earth 2008 and actor Tanvi Vyas. The showstoppers of the day were former Mr. I have given the traditional kara a modern twist by using ribbons and Swarovski crystals.” Hari Anand said: “The border of a garment is its life. Models in saris and gowns with intricately worked borders, walked the ramp. Kochi-based designer, Hari Anand, opened the show with his collection ‘Kara’ or border.

We are planning to hold this on a grander scale, and rope in 12 designers next time.” The three-day-long event at the hotel featured the collections of Hari Anand, Shravan Kumar, A.D.Singh, Jules Idi Amin and Riyaz & Reshma Ganji. The general manager of The Residency, Erine Louis, said the event was a grand success. We hope to make it an annual calendar event and the next time we are planning to hold it for four days.” Gaurav Sharma, CEO of Storm Fashion Company, said, “Coimbatore was a wonderful experience. The first fashion week of Coimbatore has come to an end, but left us asking for more! As curtains came down for The Kingfisher Premium Coimbatore Fashion Week, produced by Storm Fashion Company, the organisers said they would be happy to come back.
