VIJAYAWADA: Style and Weaves, a three-day exhibition-cum-sale of handloom and designer garments was inaugurated at Seshasai Kalyana Mandapam in the city on Tuesday.
The exhibition with 65 stalls brought under one roof myriad flavours of the latest trends in the garments. Hyderabad-based organisation ‘My Identity’ organised the exhibition on the eve of International Women’s Day.
The expo, which is on till March 9, has brought together the best of works of fashion designers and artisans showcasing garments and lifestyle accessories. The exhibition has on display, designer saris, dress material, jewellery and lifestyle accessories. Designers from Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad have descended to showcase their handicrafts, gold jewellery, imitation jewellery, hand bags and other fancy items.
“We have timed the exhibition with the festival season to enable buyers pick the best stuff available in both traditional and modern segments,” said event manager Manjulatha. She said the objective of the expo is to promote designers, women entrepreneurs, and artisans. She said the local crowd have a sound knowledge of the latest trends and the expo was here to cater to their fashion garments’ needs.
The best part of the exhibition is that it offers the best of both worlds, traditional and contemporary.