Introducing latest fashion trends and designs, the 4th International Fashion Fest has been organised on December 15 at Crowne Plaza in Kochi, Ernakulam, by Ajit Ravi, the Chairman of Pegasus event production conglomerate.
The models to whom the renowned designers like Matin Mac Mathew(Ethics), Shobha and Shreeramya (Weavers village), Shwetha Menon (Tanoora), and Abhildev (abhildev.com collections) has designed some extra-ordinary clothes has evoked surprise and happiness among audiences.
When Matin Mac has opted love costume as his designer theme, Shwetha has selected the wedding costume theme for their models.
The Bodha collections theme introduced by the Shobha and SreeRamya is one of the main attractions of the fashion fest. The Bhojpuri designs and handloom designs presented by the Abildev has also attracted the audience.
Aparna Balamurali, John Kaippallil, Parvathi Omanakuttan, Pearle Maaney, Roshan Mathew, Abhijith Paul, Shani Shakki, Sanjjanaa Galrani, Rohini Mariam Idicula, Anjali Nair, Baby Nayanthara, Sarayu, Prasanna Master are the main models of the show. All of them have received positive response from the audience.
The winners of different fashion shows, Abhishiktha Shetty, Aileena Catherin, Aishwarya Dinesh, Ankita Kharat, Archana Ravi, Elizabeth Tadikaran, Meera Mitun, Meghna, Rubi Sidiquha, Meenu Krishnan, Reshmitha Gowda, Pragathi Madhav, and Konjitha John, and the Malayali participants of the 2017 Miss South India, Reshma Nambiar and Samantha Jose have participated in the show along with the experienced persons working in the film industry.
Apart from the fashion fest organised by the event production company in association with the Unique Times Magazine and Kalpana International, the organisers have also conducted VPN International Business Excellence award. This business award is awarded to honour internationally acclaimed business personalities from Kerala, says Ajith Ravi.
Award winners:-
Maverick Women Excellency Award for the year 2016– Mrs. Achamma Kunnenkeril, Managing Director of Finlese English Cavary and Little India
Professional Excellency Award in Health Care for the year 2016– Mrs. Parveen Hafeez, Managing Director, Sunrise Hospitals Group
Business Enabler of the Year 2016– Mr. Balan Vijayan, Chairman, Happy & Ruby Group
Women Excellency Award in Social & Welfare for year 2016– Mrs. Geetha Abraham, Managing Partner, Mayilvahanam Motors and Mayilvahanam Industries
Professional Excellency Award in Travel &Tourism for the year 2016– Mr. Jolly Antony, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Al Safina Group
Dynamic Women Social Entrepreneur of the year 2016- Mrs. Nimmi J Chakola, Proprietor, Chakolas Decorette
Customer Focus Award for the year 2016- Mr. V George Antony, Managing Director, UAE Exchange – India
Business Icon of the year 2016- Dr. Viju Jacob, Managing Director, Synthite Industries Ltd
Entrepreneur of the year 2016– Mr. Sohan Roy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aries Group of Companies
Dynamic Builder of the year 2016– Mr. Sakkeer Hussain Cholayil, Managing Director, Rahna Homes
Market Gravity Innovation Award for the year 2016- Mr. Sugathan Janardhanan, Chairman and Managing Director, IndRoyal Group of Companies