KATHMANDU, March 24: We hoped that the budding fashion industry would someday reach new heights and that the fashion shows would become better. Along those lines, Trendsetters, the fashion show held at Hotel Annapurna in Durbar Marg on Friday, somewhat took the fashion shows to a newer height. A presentation of Vootoo Entertainment, 10 designers flaunted their creativity and the evening went on smooth. [break]
Starting the event, actor Priyanka Karki, bold enough to get strapped to a crane wire, flew on stage and danced to will.i.am and Britney Spears’s new single, ‘Scream and Shout’ while the audience looked a bit dazed, not knowing how to react. Well, that was good? Wasn’t it?
(Photo: Keshab Thoker/ Republica)
The technical glitches however, killed the mood, especially when one of the hosts said, “Please continue with the music”. The video was not clear and the sound was just bad. But the same can’t be said about the hair and makeup and the choreography. Sakil Kunwar was flawless with the makeups and hair, while Bipin Gurung’s choreography was different and well arranged.
Oodni Boutique kick-started the evening with the beautifully stitched Lehenga’s with the colors blending perfectly with the gold patterns used. Mamta Gurung Joshi along with the other designers from House of Fashion’s work was commendable. Upholding the theme, spring and summer collection, the colors and the materials used were cool and very summery!
Bishwa Gautam’s collection came out not so interesting with some exceptions. Some of the dresses worn were ‘ok’ while the rest kind of looked the same. So was the case with Subexya Bhadel’s designs. The colors used were good and the prints were decent but it could’ve been better. If the designs’ were an outcome of south Indian influence, well it couldn’t really be seen but the music sure made it clear that it was. Really?
Astik Sherchan’s designs were good except the one pink ‘pajama’ like wear. Didn’t get what it really was but the materials used by the designer was fine. While Tenzin Tseten Bhutia´s creations played safe and the materials used were the same throughout differing only in designs, which were right on summery.
Suruchira Shakya and Bina Ghaley’s effort could also be seen but, again, could’ve been better. Ghaley had an interesting mix of colors while that of Shakya’s wasn’t really summer/spring. Also, during the show, the first jeans made in Nepal, Now Jeans, also showcased their collection and well, it looked like jeans.
All in all, the fashion show was worth attending and fared better than last year´s and, in comparison to other shows around town, was worth being mentioned on Facebook as a status update.
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