Upcoming Telugu actress Pranitha at the launch of ‘Style and Weaves’ exhibition-cum-sale at Seshasai Kalyana Mandapam in Vijayawada on Tuesday. —Photo: Ch.Vijaya Bhaskar
The exhibition promises best of both worlds, traditional and contemporary
Up-and-coming Telugu actress Pranitha, who played second heroine in Pavan Kalyan-starrer Attharintiki Daredi, launched ‘Style and Weaves’, an exhibition-cum-sale of handloom and designer garments at Seshasai Kalyana Mandapam in the city on Tuesday.
Addressing a gathering after the formal inaugural, the actress spoke with enthusiasm about her next project “Rabhasa’ opposite junior NTR. Besides, she said, there were two Kannada films in her kitty.
Draped in a green silk saree with a broad yellow printed border, she obliged to requests by the stall owners to showcase their products. The moment she wrapped herself in a multi-hued shimmering designer half-sari, the cameras around went click…click. After going around the stalls, she said the exhibition brought under one roof myriad flavours of the latest trends in the garments and women must make the best of the opportunity.
The expo, which is on till December 21, has brought together the best of works of fashion designers and artisans showcasing garments and lifestyle accessories. The best part of the exhibition is that it offers the best of both worlds, traditional and contemporary.
Those with weakness for traditional weaves Kanjeevarams and Uppada silks besides Bengal cottons and Kashmir silks and the genre that likes to keep pace with the trend can feast on the array of designer wear splashed across the venue.
Salwars, ghagras, dress material and the latest designer half-sarees are the highlights.
Designers from Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad have descended to showcase their handicrafts, gold jewellery, imitation jewellery, hand bags and other fancy items.
Manjulatha, Style & Weaves Event Manager, said the local crowd had a sound knowledge of the latest trends and the expo was here to cater to their fashion garments’ needs.
bition promises best of both worlds, traditional and contemporary
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