The fashion extravaganza began with Anju Modi, who narrated a fascinating anecdote from the "Mahabharata" through her collection themed Draupadi, one of the main protagonists in the epic.
Modi's creations, for both men and women, were a perfect blend of Indian and western silhouettes. She used subtle shades like ivory, off-white, rust, ash grey, indigo blue and brutal maroon to create Victorian fashion. Rather than sticking to luxury fabrics, Modi mostly worked with organic cotton and khadi.