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September 15 – 30, 2003

GOA CHATTER
Courting Couture: Who says only city fashionistas understand fashion? Twenty-three young Goan designers synergised fluidity of fabric and monsoon moods to interpret silhouettes inspired by flashes of Nature, the rhythm of colour and elements of the season, at a fashion show hosted at Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa. Show choreographed by Marc Robinson, models Vidisha Pavate, Diandra Soares, Waluscha Robinson and Kelly Dorji walked the ramp in garments designed by students after a five-week long Entrepreneurial Development Programme on High Fashion Design and Technology.

The course was organised courtesy the combined efforts of the Small Industries Service Institute, the National Small Industries Corporation and NIFT, Mumbai. Ramp chutzpah notwithstanding, Ana Elisa Lobo (Acid Rain Collection), Christie and Macklyn (Twilight) and Savio Bruto DaCosta (Rust) packaged traditional style into funky Western prêt collections. However, budding designers must understand that a garment’s forte lies in its finish. Subtle embellishment, and neat styling on workable fabrics like khadi, tissue and cotton drew applause from an appreciative audience.

Victorian Rush
South Goa gets into the buzz of things, with ‘COSTAVIO’ a design store by model-designer Savio Bruto DaCosta, set in the cosy Portuguese bylanes of Margoa. Specialising in made-to-order garments with delicate interlacing, intricate cutwork, appliqué and embroidery, Savio’s design sensibilities draw inspiration from contemporary Victorian style, lace and romanticism.

Popular for his two-pieces and sexy corsets (Priced Rs 1,500 onwards), the designer also offers clients a selection of affordable bridal packages (Priced Rs 10,000 onwards) which means at any given season, the store is a beehive of frenetic activity. Very haute!
COSTAVIO, 35, ABADE FARIA ROAD, MARGOA, GOA 403601. TEL: 2700684.

A Bite Of Melonz
Melonz — the store in Margoa is back with a bang. The store launches its own highly addictive collection called Hash & Heroin — a young, vibrant and colourful line that’s very attractively priced. The collection for men and women includes the latest styles and designs on a wide range of kurtas, kurtis, shirts and tops. A mid-monsoon sale of designer garments by Priyadarshini Rao, Renu Bothra, Ranji Kelekar, Dipty and Tarpana Shah goes hot off the racks too. Also available is a range of Polaroid sunglasses for a tip to toe fashion statement.

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