Banarasis go high on fashion

The excitement was quite evident at

Benaras club

as the audience eagerly waited for Cynosure 2018, a fashion show organized by a fashion institute in the city. The guests arrived much ahead of the show and as anchor

Priyanka Bhalla

took over the stage, she was greeted with a loud applause. Pradeep Anand Singh and

Deepak Maheshwari

, secretary of Benaras Club welcomed the guests.

(L) Deepak and Bharati Madhok (R) Deepak Maheshwari (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)

A total of 16 rounds with distinct themes, showcasing both Indian and western attire designed by students of the fashion institute were put on display at the show. The theme ‘Prestige of Benaras’, in which all the models showcased the exquisite Banarasi fabrics, both in traditional and modern cuts, was appreciated.

(L) Pratiksha Singh (R) Rashi Rao (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)

The designers also emphasized on different draping techniques. 'Madhubani', inspired by the

Madhubani

paintings with mainly Lord Krishna as the theme too was loved by everyone. The famed

Assi Ghat

also formed the theme of one of the rounds.
By Anavi Singh

(L) Rishi Pandey and Aakanksha Keshri (R) Aakanksha Agrawal (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)

(L) Vipul Shankar Pandya and Vijay Prakesh (R) Anvita Singh (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)

Yaqshan, Fahad and Raja Ranjan (BCCL/ Unmesh Pandey)