Behind the scenes ticket: Fashionova 2008

As we count down the hours to Manipal University's grandest and most glamorous event - Fashionova 2008, all set for tomorrow, the graduating students of Fashion are applying final touches to their most precious creations.

Eighteen students will present six of their outfits each, modeled by none less than India's hottest super models. The show is choreographed by Marc Robinson an ex-supermodel himself who now directs fashion shows. Models for tomorrow's show also include Ms. India 2008, Ms. India 2007, Ms. India 2006, Ms. India 2004 and a host of other top models.

Mark Robinson charting out the plan ~ Photo: Afshan Ahmed

Today, the fashion students had a dress fitting session with the models. Event Director, Marc Robinson called the shots on the sequence and positions and patiently spent the entire morning finalizing the plan for the event.

All changes and fittings were completed and approved by Marc, after which he headed for an interview with the local media.

Here is a peek into the hubbub behind the scenes:

'Hmm...she should be on the other side of the stage...'

Marc Robinson delibrating on the positioning ~ Photo: Afshan Ahmed

A fashion student discussing her creation with Miss India World 2008- Parvathi Omanakuttan ~ Photo: Afshan Ahmed

The intricacies of the garment ~ Photo: Afshan Ahmed

Manual labour of love ~ Photo: Afshan Ahmed

EVENT DETAILS:

Fashionova 2008

Date: 15th May 2008

Venue: Safinah Ballroom, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Time: 8:00 pm

Tickets: Special invites and Tickets

Visit the Fashionova website for more details.