Chennai fashionistas need not worry about how to gear
themselves; their wardrobes and homes for the coming
festive months they can set their minds at rest.

Arti Bagdy’s Diwali Collezione - a lifestyle extravaganza that
is more than just a fashion exhibition will make shopping an
unforgettable experience. Being the 10th show it promises to
be a spectacular affair for people to remember.

This treasure trove of handpicked clothes, jewellery,
accessories and gifts is now a whopper of a do, where
everyone and anyone just has to stop by and shop.
Shopping for Diwali, Dussera and Ramzan will kick off with
this exhibition which is synonym with glitz, glamour,
uniqueness and affordability.

Re-enforcing the vision of promoting and encouraging budding
Indian design talent from other cities across the sub
continent ensure that the fashionistas have something
unseen and unique to look forward to each time. Arti Bagdy's
fashion collezione brings together 25 new participants who
will showcase side by side with 10 older designers who have
been favorites with the shoppers from the last exhibitions.

  Actress Jyothika will inaugurate the exhibition and interact with the talent pool of designers. On
  display will be Paridhi’s digitally printed jeweled dresses, sarees, lehengas and clutches that have
  the ability to make you look and feel like a goddess. With vibrant colors and digitally printed Indian
  and European motifs detailed with swarovski and colored stones the collection is absolutely dramatic
  and irresistible.

  The show stopper for this show will be Suhani Pittie’s jewellery and
  silver artifacts. Suhani's craftsmanship is what The Museum of Arts
  and Design, New York recognized when they chose to retail her
  jewellery in their museum store. Her impeccable handcrafting also
  earned her the Singem Award for 'Young Achiever' and an enlistment
  in thestatement 'The Ten Women in India to watch out for', by Elle in
  2007. Elle also named Suhani as one of the 30 rising stars of India.
  She works beautifully with silver and gem stones and transforms them into
  minimalist neo classical style.

Shibori’s collection of stunning cocktail blouses will be a treat for
saree lovers. Heavily embellished with sequins, stones and zardosi
with deep necklines and strings to hold it together, the blouses look
amazingly inviting.

The saree collection ranges from pure zari kota in rich hand-woven
weaves with concept embroidery by Vandana Jaju from Hyderabdad to
heavily embroidered net and crepe ;detailed with sequins, stones and
pearls by Ganga Impex, Aaina, Virachi and Varaa from Kolkata. Tatva
will showcase batik and kantha embroidered sarees with tissue
  blouses, a unique combination developed painstakingly by Bhanu from Kolkata. The collection will be an   eclectic mix of creativity, styling, and modern concepts with ancient craftsmanship.

  less-is-more style are Mona Jawandha’s feminine tunics along with stoles in crepes and chiffons and
  Sole affairs simple yet stunning cuts in dressy tunics detailed with handmade laces.The collection by
  Sangeeita Jogani will be quirky, fun, stylish and contemporary. Playing with textures, colors and surface
  ornamentation but always retaining a urban classy look will be tunics and suits by Divija Kolkata. Moksh
  by young designer Kanupriya Bajoria from Kolkata has a range of designer block printed suits styled for
  elegant office wear as well as dressy ones for party wear.

  In the jewellery section, you will be floored by the gold foil Jadau and meenakari jewelry by Bangalore’s
  Sweet Sinz and beautiful semi-precious creations in silver by Rohita from Kolkata. Tad adds the
  contemporary touch to her designs and creates a tantalizing
  collection of earrings, rings and bracelets.

  Fiddaa from Mumbai will unveil a range of newly designed
  accessories jewel slippers, stilettos and wedges along with
  handcrafted bags combining crochet; brocade, silk and leather
  trimmings which are impressive and sure to take you on a fashion
  ride. ANZ with its swarowski clutches and brocade handbags will add
  more glitz to the accessories collection.

  Apart from these, the city's haute lot will get the opportunity to pick
  and choose from creations by Madhulika Murarka, Aartha, Saachi -
  Jaipur,Madhavi Goenka, Surrender, Toxic, Saanskrutie, Sangeeta
  Goenka, Sheytal’s,Vima Dilip, Mamta, Stree,Sole affair , Tad and
  Samaroho eachclamoring for attention.

  In the lifestyle section the collection by Vrinda Bajoria from Delhi is
  specially designed for the festive season with thoughtful gifts,
  candles and candle stands, tableware and decorative artifacts.
  Aakarsshan from Delhi will display glitter and light flowers to lighten
  up your homes as well as an ideal choice for gifting. Innovative
  concepts in mother of pearl vases and mats will add class to the home section.


    The exhibition will be held at
    Date: 1st of September.
    Time: 10 am to 11 pm.
    Venue: Hotel Chola Sheraton, Cathedral Road
    Contact no.: 98412 46901.


  The extended hours will give ample time for people after office hours as well to come and indulge.