About PFA

Chennai's prime style destination brings you a month filled with a series of events for every trendsetter in the making. From skin care and makeup workshops by the likes of Pallavi Symons and Namrata Soni to trend forecasts at Fashion Conclaves featuring Anaita Adajania, April is set to be a glittering affair at Palladium. Check out our celebrity listing and schedule to pick your favorite events. Register to be there!

Sahithya Jagannathan
Besides being a sports presenter on Star Sports, a VJ, anchor, model, and actress, Sahithya is a columnist known widely for her unique yet classic style .

Anaita Shroff Adajania
An award winning stylist and designer, Anaita has received acclaim for dressing stars of renowned Bollywood films like Cocktail and the Dhoom series.

Osman Abdul Razak
A specialist in bespoke attire, Osman's passion primarily lies in men's fashions. The Chennai-based designer is certified in classic Savile Row tailoring and runs his own eponymous label and studio.

Vivek Karunakaran
Vivek is a fashion designer who founded the critically acclaimed label 'VIIA by Vivek Karunakaran'. He is known for his distinctive, elegant silhouettes, marked by simplicity.

Gabriella Demetriades
Gabriella is a South African origin model and actor who has built an identity as a formidable style icon in India. The former Miss IPL Bollywood frequently posts her casual, bold yet chic looks online to inspire many a fashionista.

Sanjay Kapur
Sanjay is the founder of the globally acclaimed brand, Sancha Tea. The world-renowned tea taster is part of the executive committee of the International Society of Tea Sciences and the jury panel of star tea tasters at the Tea Board of India's Annual Golden Leaf Awards.

Namrata Soni
A passionate makeup artist, Namrata Soni has worked with style icons like Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit. She is also the principal of the prestigious School of Makeup And Hair, where she designs and executes each programme personally.

Pallavi Symons
After making her mark as a model, Pallavi found her calling as a celebrity make-up artist. Her beauty resume includes creating looks for Malaika Arora, Bipasha Basu and Saiyami Kher.

Tanya Ghavri
Celebrity stylist Tanya is a well-recognised name in India's fashion scene, having created red carpet looks for stars including Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and Janhvi Kapoor.

Rahul Kharbanda
A master of illusions, Rahul Kharbanda has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. His craft is a combination of finesse, sophistication and splendour, spanning everything from mind reading to levitation.

Kasturi Gadge
A travel and food influencer, Kasturi is the author of the Times Nightlife Guide. The lifestyle writer has bylines in plenty of revered publications including the Hindu Business Line, Sunday Midday, Conde Nast Traveller and The City Story.

Neelakshi Singh
Neelakshi aka PlumptoPretty's personal brand is equal parts spunk and equal parts style. The inspiring body positive blogger is also a professor at India's premier design institute, Pearl Academy.

Spardha Malik
A notable stylist, beauty blogger, and body positive influencer, Spardha dons many fashionable hats. She is currently the digital editor at renowned designer label, Ogaan.

Akshara Ashok
Akshara is a Chennai-based illustrator and creator of the popular Happy Fluff Comics. Each of her expertly drafted doodles is a fun, quirky spin on relatable experiences.

Sarthak
A top mixologist at Holiday Inn Chennai and a certified sommelier, Sarthak is widely known for his innovation in designing unique creations such as his signature drinks, Gallan Smokey, and Cape Melon.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

5th April

Anaita Adajania
Spring Summer Trends
Location: Palladium

Award winning stylist and designer, Anaita, acclaimed for dressing stars of renowned Bollywood films like Cocktail and the Dhoom series will set the ball rolling with a stylish audio-visual presentation on 'Spring Summer Fashion'.

Fashion Conclave
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Palladium

Partake in an interactive session on the 'Past, Present and Future of Fashion' with Q&A, featuring celebrity stylist Anaita Adajania, makeup professional Namrata Soni, Times Night Life Guide author Kasturi Gadge, ramp model Nikita Sahay, and body positive bloggers Spardha Malik and Neelakshi Singh; moderated by makeup artist, Sahithya Shetty

Panel Discussion on fashion trends
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Marketcity

Get fashion-forward with a lowdown on the hottest trends and looks, before they hit the ramps across the country and the globe too. Here is where those who style Past, Present the stars answer all your couture queries.

Sanjay Kapur
Tea Workshop
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Phoenix Marketcity

World-renowned tea taster and founder of the globally acclaimed brand, Sancha tea, Sanjay Kapur will be your guide to selecting and brewing perfect blends of gourmet tea.

Namrata Soni
Makeup Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM - Onwards
Location: Phoenix Marketcity

Workshop your favourite looks with celebrity makeup expert Namrata Soni, whose star-studded list of patrons includes the likes of Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit.

12th April

Pallavi Symons
Skincare & Makeup Session
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Palladium

Model turned celebrity makeup artist Pallavi brings you her special set of looks that she creates for the likes of Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu.

Doodling Workshop
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Marketcity

Experience the joy of creating your own doodles with Chennai-based comics creator Happy Fluff Comics aka Akshara. From relationships to kittens and cuddles - her tongue-in-cheek comics cover everything happy.

Tanya Ghavri
Current fashion trends
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Marketcity

Be it Kareena, Sonam or Janhvi Kapoor -Tanya has had a hand in creating some of their most iconic looks. Join in a session where this celebrity stylist guides you on making fashion statements like a star.

17th April

Grand Finale Fashion Show
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Location: Palladium

The Palladium Fashion Avenue event ends on a high note with an experience like no other, kicking off with some Samba dancers. Witness high street style and luxury that's truly Palladium, with a fashion show featuring premium brands and the rising stars of fashion. The celebration culminates into a showcase of the latest collection by Chennai's leading designers Osman and Vivek Karunakaran.

PARTICIPATING AND ANCHOR BRANDS

Join us in an experience of fashion, high street style and luxury that's truly Palladium, with a
fashion show featuring premium brands. Later on, you can grab a drink with us at the Wire Room.