Chennai International Fashion Week begins today

Probably the first global fashion event in Chennai, the Chennai International Fashion Week begins today at Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Chennai.

The opening show is by Pria Kataaria Puri, who will have Bollywood hot bod Koena Mitra walking for her. This will be followed by fashion shows by Chirag Joshi, Ishita Singh, Smallshop Jason and Anshu, and Sri Lankan designer Yolanda Aluwihare. The ramp will be set ablaze by Alicia Raut (walking for Chirag), Genelia D'Souza (show stopper for Ishita), Ex Miss Sri Lanka Anarkali Akarsha (walking for Yolanda) and Indrani Dasgupta (on the ramp for Sidney Sladen).

The finale of the day is by Chennai designer Sidney Sladen, who will have Namitha and Neil Nitin Mukesh walking the ramp for him.

Several celebrities, fashion divas and glitterati from Chennai and across the country are expected to come. With so much excitement on Day One, the rest of the fashion week promises to be a fashion extravaganza.

The online ticketing for Day One is closed, but you can call 044 42244224 or get passes at the venue. You can still get your passes for the rest of the days online.