Models
After a phenomenal success in its debut year, Bottlebay and Abraxas teamed up once again to present 3 most awaited and coveted Contests of 2016: Kingfisher Ultra Fashion Guru 2016, Fashion Viesta Mega Model 2016 and Abraxas Fashion Photographer 2016. These contests aim at giving the Youth a National Platform to showcase their talent – and win exciting prizes worth lakhs!!! After the audition round on 15th January, it was time that the selected participants, geared up for the two competition rounds of the competition on Jan 22nd and Jan 29th at Bottlebay in Baga. Round 1 saw 13 models, 11 designers and 12 photographers participating.
A beautiful colourful array of designs by the designers were seen on Day 1. Inspired by nature, wildlife and Venetian elements, the silhouettes constructed by the fashion designers saw their creative best. The selected models were judged for their poise, walk and confidence while wearing the designer’s outfits. During the week the selected fashion photographers will conceptualize and capture the models and outfits, using their skill sets.
Designers
Eminent jury members from the industry included Fashion Designer Monty Sally, Senior Photographer Andrew Pegado, Owner of VERY Kushi Dawda, Wedding and and Fashion photographer Gregory Kauffman, Proprietor of Bottlebay Ninil D’Souza, and Dy. Editor of Abraxas Lifestyle Crispino Nunes.
All eyes will now be on Day 2, 29th Jan when Models, Fashion Designers and Fashion Photographers will partake in the Wild West round. The announcement of winners will be made at the Grand Finale on Feb 5th. At the Grand Finale Ace Fashion Designer Melvyn Noronha will present his fashion collection to bring the curtains down on the second edition of the mega fashion extravaganza.
Photographers
