Rehane Yavar is no new name in Chennai fashion circles. This pretty lady was probably among the first professional fashion designers of the city. She has also won the Best Designer of the year award, from Femina, in 1996.

We talked to this charming person, about fashion in Chennai today and what she brings to her work.

I have always been fascinated by dress designing. In fact, I did my first collection when I was 13 years young. I took it up as a profession only after my marriage.

I have no such thing. You see, some love to sing, some love to dance. I love to design. If you love something, you just go ahead and do it.

In one way, Chennai's potential is untouched or untapped. In another way, the market is also difficult. People here are very value-conscious. They are particular that when they buy a designer garment, it has to have value for money.

My designs are glamorous. My strong point lies in Indo-western garments. When you see an outfit designed by me, you can say that it is a Rehane outfit.

My clothes portray the core, the essence of me. A little bit of me is in every outfit I design. I create my outfits with true feeling and thought. I put a mood and quality into each of my designs. I want my client to look good in my clothes and be confident of herself.

The ladies are afraid of being glamorous. They put so many barriers when it comes to dressing. People can dress in anything, but here they impose so many rules on themselves. They have to come out of their shell.

The girls here are very shy, you know as if waiting to bloom. But, they have immense talent. I mostly use local models for my designs.

Short Kurtas, four-piece salwars, scarfs, stretch jeans.

I would love to, but as of now, I do not have the time.