Fortune8217;s face

Trained as a designer in New York which included a stint with Geoffrey Beene the international designer who specialises in evening gowns Azeem returned to Mumbai, two years ago, to set up a boutique in Colaba. From the S U Zariwala family, his work reflects his background and is distinguished by ornate bridalwear and elaborate evening gowns. Remember the ELLE cover, over a year ago, with Naomi Campbell? She was in a lilac Azeem corset blouse!At his first major fashion show in the city, last month, Azeem8217;s show-stopper belonged to the same category of ornamentation. A gold lehengha covered with Swarovski beads, the outfit was worn by Bipasha Basu. Who, according to Azeem, will be the country8217;s next supermodel. quot;She is just beautiful and has the sort of face that people can identify with. I have always found her stunning. I remember seeing her in Sumeet Chopra8217;s calendar and she caught my eye immediately.quot;

So, when this designer was putting together his first show he knew Bipasha had to be his showstopper. quot;I like so many of the models around today but I though she would be ideal for my final outfit as she is just so stunning on the ramp.quot;

8212; SUJATA ASSOMULL