STARS' EYE VIEW
Khalid M Ansari (HindustanTimes.com)

During a week when fashion is religion, they are undoubtedly its most revered priests. Who better to take you through all the drama and action of the Lakme India Fashion Week 2002 than those who make fashion happen in India? Sit back and enjoy a stars' eye view of the country's biggest fashion event:

Vijay Mallya (Liquor baron and fashion enthusiast) and on Ashish Soni: If fashion is looking classy and feeling good, then Ashish Soni's collection is a winner all the way. His designs are futuristic and meant for those who demand the best in contemporary global fashion. The tunics, peasant skirts, low wasted bootlegs and kaftan tops are an excellent attempt at redefining couture with a distinctly Indian flavour.

Ramona Garware (Socialite and page three regular) on Rocky Singhvi: With due apologies, there are very few Indian designers who can match Rocky Singhvi's understanding of fashion and what it means to people. His clothes always manage to bring out the best in a wearer. If you want to look hot and sexy, you just can't afford to miss out on Rocky's designs.

Rohit Bal (Style guru) on Manish Arora: Fashion is after all your attitude towards your own body and towards people around you. While I may be accused of being partial to Manish because of my role in his initial grooming, I honestly think his ensembles do great things to help you achieve a better relationship with yourself and the world. I would in fact go so far as to say he has a strong future in the world fashion market.

Shivani Kapoor (Model) on Puja Nayyar: Having been a keen observer of global fashion trends, I can say that Puja Nayyar's creations are the natural choice for young women looking for contemporary, classic and elegant clothing. Sensuous cuts, modern fabrics, innovative motifs and fine detailing are the strong points of Puja's work.

Shruti Sharma (Model) on Mandira Wirk: Even though Delhi is yet to discover Mandira's work in a big way, she is already the darling of the fashion-conscoius in Bangalore and Mumbai. Her creations are value for money despite being slightly higher-priced.

Aditi Govitrikar (Model and former Mrs World) on Payal Jain: More than what you wear, fashion is what your body wants. Payal is one of those rare designers who believe in creating classic and sensuous stuff but for a select clientele. Having worked with international fashion gurus like Jacqueline de Brey and Ulrich Engler in Europe, her style statement is distinctly urban but very unique.

Nina Manuel (Model) on Jattin Kochhar: Jattin is a past master at transforming the banal into something that is classic and at the same time in sync with the times. His designs are a tribute to today's woman who is aware of her body and loves the sensuous look.