Indian Men's or Women Models

Fashion Weeks bring along the opportunity to rub shoulders with the most dazzling and sensational models walking the ramp, with each step measured, each move precised, all wrapped in a 30 second catwalk. Heavy makeup, different styles of hair-do, sometimes handy and sometimes unmanageable clothes. yet the moment a model steps on the ramp, they have to give it their best, hide their discomfort if any and present the creations in the mostly lively manner. In this compilation, one will get to know what models have to share about backstage madness and excitement at the recent Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week held at Pragati Maidan in the capital. Mumbai-based model Alesia Raut who walked for the first time at WIFW, says, The venue was quite confusing for me. (Even after providing quick shuttle service for everyone Alesia was puzzled.) She continues, On the first day, we did face some problems with the food arrangements as we had to go out to have our food. It was little difficult with all make up, costumes and schedules but as soon as we brought it to the notice of the authorities, it was rectified and from the second day onwards, I had a ball! Veteran model Nethra Raghuramanadded that she had a smooth sailing fashion week this time.

Defending all the issues mentioned, Pia Trivedipolitically added, With obvious reasons, while planning for gala event organizers do tend to forget such tit-bit issues, so no complains. Ashish Choudhary a rookie model in the circuit shared, Though I walked only for Gudda’s show, there was superb energy level backstage obviously they needed to create separate space for male and female models (With a wink) though we guys don’t care, he continues, but as for the female models their privacy and space is very important hence it was a bigger and better backstage for them. As there were hardly 7or 8 male models for Gudda's show, the changing room was also smaller and the passage to the ramp was really tight, female models in their huge outfits faced most difficulty also when all the models were 'squeezed' by the security, the moment a celeb had to go by hence it was all crazy but at the end, completely worth it because it was a hit! So how did FDCI manage to provide some much needed relaxation for the models? The answer was the Kingfisher Lounge especially booked for the models. It was fun to be there this time, there was proper security, with only choreographers being allowed to enter our zone. We relaxed on the bean bags with cushions, listened to music, read books…without any hassles.

Pia chuckled. On the other hand Tinu Verghese has a different opinion. WIFW is getting better with every passing year. I felt the Kingfisher lounge was nice but the red colour all around in there was a bit too intense for relaxation. Ashish added with a sense of sarcasm, It was nice with comfy seating (except the mosquito bites), beer and wine available in large quantity so it was great. On backstage help, Nethra shared, Assistants were great…thankfully my helper Poojan was fantastic…simply amazing. The problem which caused a lot of havoc was the chilling temperature at the venue. Air Conditioners were too effective, but once they were turned off the place used to radiate heat! On a lighter note Tinu said, Like everyone else, helpers have their good days and bad days. I just hope that her bad days are not clashing with mine! Alesia who feels the grand finale was the most difficult show to prepare for further continued, Gone are the days when backstage used to be all messy. Today it is more organized; helpers were all fashion professionals. While we all noticed how the models slipped on their re-entry on the ramp during the finale, Nethra unveiled the reason behind it, During the rehearsals by the Prince Dance group (who performed a 15 min gig), the acrylic paints on their body dripped on the ramp because of heavy sweating and hence during our re-entry, most of the models skidded. In addition to it, Ashish added, there was a water leakage on the ceiling, at the passage runway. So while waiting for the turn to hit the ramp all models had to stand squeezed towards a side to avoid water on the garment. Kudos to the models for putting up with the lapses in the amenities and still giving thumbs up performances! As for the organisers, well, there’s always scope for improvement as always for everyone nothing too earth shattering to complain against them, is there now?