Saturday, August 19, 2006

A model walk

The atrium at Spencer’s Plaza razzled and dazzled for more reason than one on July 12. Even as guests attributed it to the inauguration of the exclusive Estelle jewellery showroom in the city’s landmark, the organisers knew there was more.

Spotlights were mounted, music played at full blast, and walking amidst the smoky backdrop were damsels adorning the latest Estelle collections. There were stones, crystals, pearls and gold varieties. If you thought these were exclusive and expensive (as they normally are), hold your breath!

The collection had something for every soul. In ‘trendy wear’ there were ensembles for the young and 'wanting to be young', priced between Rs 200 - Rs 350. The ‘office wear’ brandished simple yet elegant collections for formal routines, which soared upto Rs 2,000. Not forgetting those ostentatious weddings and gatherings, there was the reasonably priced ‘party wear’ collection.

As the audience sat enthralled by the beautiful manifestations of craftsmanship, surprises were just beginning to unfold. Sashaying in at the last leg was Indian Super Model Katrina Kaif roped in straight from Mumbai to inaugurate the outlet.