Vivek Karunakaran

With salt and pepper hair and big funky glasses, vivek karunakaran looks like a traveller perpetually on the move, rather than a fashion designer. He doesn’t have any airs of being one of the ‘Generation-Next designers’ either.

Chennai’s fashionistas had a field day when the city’s top three designers - Erum Ali, Rehane and vivek karunakaran - came together to showcase their work on a common platform.

The launch of an Italian restaurant in the city saw celebs from all walks of life come together for some scrumptious food and fine wine.

Fashion took centrestage at this event, which was held to celebrate designers’ creations from around India.

KIFW is believed to unwind the epic of style and panache in Kerala.

With fashion as the common cause, Chennai’s elite social circle came together to raise a toast. Socialite and wife of actor Srikanth, Vandhana looked glam in a black and pink studded dress.

Prasad Bidappa was in town and his show featured some new faces in the city.

If you think fashion designing is a tough job in Chennai, you’ll definitely find a strong supporter in the young and dapper vivek karunakaran, who says it’s the most challenging job this side of the Deccan plateau.

It was a cocktail of colours and cuts at at the launch of this fashion outlet where P3P turned up looking their stunning best.

The launch of a new nightclub in a posh hotel in the city was a fun-filled event

We spotted guests dressed in their casual best — ripped pants, asymmetrical lines, tees et al.

These guests who turned up for this culinary event couldn’t have had a better Sunday forenoon.

Bharat Joshi (British Deputy High Commissioner Chennai) played the perfect host.

Who’s who from Chennai’s fashion world came together to attend the launch of a menswear outlet.

Arjan Bajwa, Shwetha Menon and Sonali Shegal add sparkle to day two at the KIFW.

The trend of minimal jewellery continued even on Day 5 of the LFW.

It was Murphy Vedhan's big day at the Mrs Chennai grand finale that was held recently.

It was time once again to party with the Bold & Beautiful at the Karbonn presents Signature After Match Parties. The players sure know how to unwind after a gruelling match.

When it comes to style and couture, Chennaiites are on top of their game.

This do had a minefield of models, designers and celebs.

Sartorial delight on day four of men’s week

Kingfisher, the ‘Good Times Partner’ to the Aircel Chennai Open organised a gala evening as a pre-event to the Aircel Chennai Open 2011.

As is the case with most of the parties held at designer boutiques, the recent party at Etalage also saw a huge turnout of women.

As these celebs show us, let’s be safe and be a part of the #MaskIndia initiative

The echoes of a much-awaited annual event in Australia glammed up Chennai

LFW schedule Day 2

Fun and fashion takes centrestage as Chennai’s aspiring designers showcase their trendy collections.

Tresmode - Official footwear partner for LFW’11 creates a splash in the fashion circles

The season is filled with colours