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For a spoilt princess 

UPASANA PANDE  
Ritu Beri has done it again. The fashion diva has got the whole town talking about her spring 2001 collection, Tiara, based on the theme of a spoilt princess.

"Tiara portrays the latent qualities a women has. A woman whose strength lies within her. A lady who is seeking and conquering. She gives her all for love and yet controls the reigns of her life," says Ms Beri.

Ms Beri's Tiara comprises chic casuals in fabrics ranging from trendy denims to hand-painted chiffons and crepes. The garments range from cool tops precariously held together by sheer chords, sequined hipsters or embroidery ghagras in luxurious silks to saris with heavy embroidery and crystal work. You name it, she has it all.

Ms Beri offers a broad selection of colours too, from striking fuschia to natural browns, beautiful corals to raven blacks, luxurious gold to earthy metallics. But silver is the highlight of her work-cool and glittering with generous mix of mukaish mirror work and zardosi.

There are more than 20 styles covering the entire range from evening gowns to pants with matching blouses, salwars with short kameezes, lehanga-cholis and enduring saris. Also available are a couple of denim lines with stunning silver zardosi. Be it the backless blouses or chiffon saris. Indian wear finds more prominence in her collection with a touch of sophistication and elegance well-knit together. Though the western wear is available at Rs 1,500 and above, the lehangas initially start from Rs 15,000 and can shoot up endlessly depending on the material and the intricacies of the work done on them. The salwar suits start from 3,000 whereas the saris cost Rs 10,000 upwards. Be ready to loosen the strings of your purse before opting for one of these dresses.

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