Return of Vanity

a well-known restauranteur from the city,inviting out-of-town designers and a potpourri of fashion and lifestyle labels to Whispering Willows,her country resort in Zirakpur. Getting plumper with each passing year,the two-day shopping extravaganza,set to roll out on March 17 and 18,will have more than 100 exhibitors. “The collections on offer are themed around Spring-Summer,” says Jagat,the brain behind the annual beer-meets-barbeque affair. From home accessories to furniture,linen,pottery,jewellery,clothes,trinkets and charms,there’s a potpourri of the best picks and food to go alongside. “There are first-time exhibitors from Mumbai ,Kolkata,Chennai,Jaipur and Delhi,” says Jagat. So Celsius from Mumbai will bring in linen kurtis,Laila’s Art from Pakistan will have Pakistani ensembles,

K-Clothing from Chennai will present Western wear and Spirit by Raghav from Lucknow will offer Chikankari outfits. There will be accessories on sale as well. The line-up includes Turquoise Jewels from Kolkata and AG Jewels from Jaipur. Essemm from Mumbai will sell shoes and bags. To add to the fair’s flavour,there will be a live performance by singer Andre,known for his soulful golden oldies. Andre will sing from 7 pm onwards. Apart from garments and accessories,this year there is a bigger spread of garden furniture as well as a play area for children.