Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister of Tourism, Maharashtra, Sameer Bhujbal and Pankaj Bhujbal brought designer Neeta Lulla’s show to an applauding close. The two days event was mind blowing where the Bollywood and television hotties took to the ramp.

Teejay Sidhu and hubby Karanvir Bohra rocked the ramp for Manali Jagtap, Aarti Chabria looked in a red and gold choli while Shonali Nagrani shone in silver. Yuvika Chaudry and Nisha Kothari also joined with them.

Riyaz Gangji and Istanbul collections were much inspired by Lina Tipnis. The ornaments provided by the Gitanjali lifestyle added glitter to the show .At last the show was ended by veteran actor and Indian freedom struggle participant, AK Hangal.

The fashion show was a run up to the much awaited Tour de Mumbai I & II, where the event to be held in Nasik and Mumbai on today and February 13.

Two years ago, Negoshian started her career with the college-themed sportswear. Today, Negoshian, will begin her new spring line to 500 retailers across the country. This month, she’ll release her first catalog.She is a fabulous designer and her sales are expected to pass the $3 million mark this year. Rrequirement for the spring collection has been so elevated,so this is the nice cghance to get more and more victory. Negoshian ordered a second production run. Later this year, she’ll offer her first “true fall collection.”

She didn’t have a formal training in this fashion designing. Where as she was graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing. She spent years working in retail everywhere from Old Navy to trendy Palm Beach boutiques. She loaded her car with colorful dresses and drove to Junior League events in 16 cities to sell directly to her target customers.

The tactic worked. She passed the $1 million mark in sales in her first year.

“I would like to be a lifestyle brand, so eventually I will branch out into accessories,” she said. “I have so many ideas, but I have to keep reminding myself, Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

The 4th show of the Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week (BFW), kickstarts in the city from February 3. This event is particularly for the designers who are going to showcase their beautiful fashion for four days in a row.

• • Kishan Bagri

Kolkata-based Kishan Bagri, showcasing at the BFW for the first time, under the fantastic designer category, has titled his wonderful collection as bold ‘n’ beautiful. “My collection of bridal dresses embodies a fusion of pride, confidence and humility,” he added

• • Haasya Chandna

She launched her line Kazamiir, which specializes in women’s wear. The collection will attribute the stylish, well-cut international designs for women in prints and solids. She will showcase 21 designs in hues ofblues and greens, beiges and greys, vibrant yellows, red, black, among others.

• • Riyaz Gangji

He will be displaying his summer wear collection, with a beach theme that will feature vibrant colors. The outfits will focus on grace and different cuts, with an Indo-Western appeal,

• • Anju Modi

Her collection for BFW this year is called Mira to Mira, inspired by the life of Mirabai and brings forth her singular charm, extraordinary beauty and marvel. “The collection glorifies the magnificent architecture of the royal palaces of Rajasthan and also highlights the colors of Lord Krishna,