Actress-designer Mandira Bedi made her Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 debut on Thursday and showcased a sari collection titled “Real Women”. She also surprised the audience when she presented her mother Geeta Bedi as her showstopper.
Dressed in a blue sari with golden border, Geeta looked elegant when she walked the ramp.
When asked to say a few words, Mandira’s mother said: “I am not much of a speaker, all I want to say is that I am proud to be her showstopper.”
The runway was flush with Mandira’s summer saris in shades such as blue, pink and green with golden border. There were a few printed saris too. As she had said earlier, her collection was high on effects and low on embellishments.
“I am feeling extremely emotional. The concept of my show is ‘real women’. This is my first show, my mother is my showstopper and it’s a very emotional moment for me,” said the actress, who was last seen in television show 24.
“Not just my mother, even the other ladies, who walked for me, I am grateful to them because they came here just for me.” Women who walked the ramp for Mandira included a lawyer, nutritionist and fitness trainer, among others.
Mandira ventured into fashion designing last year and has also opened a signature store in Mumbai.
Talking about her collection, she said: “I have used all summer colours for my saris and as far as the fabric is concerned it includes silk, satin and georgette.”
The ongoing fashion event, which started on Wednesday, will continue till Sunday.
