Beauty queens on the catwalk

The Pantaloons Femina Miss India beauty pageant is still some time away, but in a grand departure from tradition, 13 of its gorgeous finalists

TO SET THE RAMP ON FIRE: Vikram Phadnis and Marc Robinson pose for the BT camera along with the 13 PFMI’09 finalists at the Central Courtyard, Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai

are walking the Lakme Fashion Week ramp tonight for designers Vikram Phadnis and Nandita Mahtani.

He has a beauty queen fixation. “Every woman is beautiful in my eyes. I love to enhance that beauty as a designer,” explained Vikram, adding, “Marc Robinson has choreographed the show and done a perfect job of bringing out the best in the PFMI girls.”

This is the first time two established designers have joined in a show. “That’s because we need to be realistic in these times of global meltdown,” said Vikram and Nandita. His collection has a mix of Indian and fusion wear, while she will play up ‘prints’. Models will sport high socks, stoles and scarves. “This will be a Bohemian line with an edgy contemporary style,” revealed Nandita.

As for the aspiring Miss Indias, they are super-excited to be doing an international fashion event already. “This will be a great platform and we are confident to make a mark,” said the young finalists.

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