The city of Bhubaneswar was recently swept up in a whirlwind of style and glamour as the Blenders Pride Fashion NXT Festival made its grand debut on March 2nd. This avant-garde festival, the first of its kind in India, offered attendees a unique blend of high fashion, pulsating music, and immersive experiences from top lifestyle brands.The festival kicked off with a dazzling fashion show curated by renowned designer Nachiket Barve. Alongside the charismatic presence of actor Sanya Malhotra, Barve unveiled his latest collection, “La Dolce Vita,” which seamlessly fused travel-inspired motifs with a striking palette of black and gold. Additionally, the Fashion NXT Spotlight showcased emerging trends across three distinct themes: WANDERLUXE, GLOSS & GLAM, and INTERGLAMATIC, highlighting the evolution of fashion in modern times.
The evening soared to new heights with electrifying musical performances by DJ Rabab, Progressive Brothers, and the sensational Ritviz, ensuring attendees danced the night away. Hosted by the stylish VJ and actor Anusha Dandekar, the festival also featured a lineup of collaborations with leading lifestyle brands, offering attendees a plethora of engaging experiences, from DIY workshops to live art demonstrations.
Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer of Pernod Ricard India, expressed his excitement about diversifying fashion experiences into newer territories and collaborating with top designers and lifestyle brands. Designer Nachiket Barve commended the festival for redefining fashion experiences and expressed pride in contributing to the future of Indian fashion alongside Sanya Malhotra.Actor Sanya Malhotra lauded the festival for its magnetic appeal and described Barve’s collection as a glamorous interpretation of red carpet fashion. Ashish Soni, Curator-in-Chief of Blenders Pride Glassware Fashion NXT, hailed the festival as an evolution of fashion experiences, bringing high fashion and glamour to new audiences.
