Behind the scenes of the recently-concluded Bangalore Fashion Week was all the chaos that goes into pulling off a successful show.
And along with the Indian models were their tall, leggy foreign counterparts, who are not only attractive but also have the elan to carry off any garment. The foreign models at the show confess that they haven't just been getting a feel of Indian garments — they've also been learning at least one Indian language and picking up the basics of cooking Indian food. Metrolife catches up with a few of the foreign models who walked the ramp in the City recently and asks them to share their experiences.
Knowing well that good communication is essential, these young girls make it a point to pick up Hindi in bits and pieces, which they then tend to use wherever they go. Twenty one-year-old Katarina Krstic is from Serbia. The first person who pushed her to pursue her passion — modelling — was her mother, who stood by her and gave her the confidence to try her hand at the profession. "The people in India are warm and quite unlike what I've heard about them back home. What shocked me when I first came here was the poor driving sense of people. They jump lanes and don't follow any rules whatsoever. It's sad," she observes.
Katarina, who lives and works in Delhi, is addicted to all kinds of paranthas and has no qualms trying out different Indian cuisines. "Models have loads of food restrictions. But I love food and don't stay away from indulging in the things that I like to eat. After that, though, I have to put myself through a rigorous workout session," she smiles.
Alexa and Olga from Russia largely stick to salads, but they love anything with chicken and enjoy the many variations of paneer. Alexa shares, "What thrills me the most about working in India is that I get to eat some great food and wear the best of Indian clothes. Back home, both fashion and food are very predictable and boring."
Olga doesn't feel very different. "I've got used to working in India and this is like my second home. The food, Bollywood music and the culture are so refreshing," she reasons. Whenever they get a break from work, the duo explore the country. "The last place, we travelled to is Varanasi. We do this to get a feel of the real India," they add. Marcela, from Ukraine, is also based in Delhi and considers herself to be an Indian. "I've forgotten the number of times I've watched 'My Name is Khan' and I've also managed to learn a couple of songs from the movie. And the food is no problem at all," she avers.
On a more serious note, Marcela feels that Indian models — both male and female — put in a lot of effort to look good. "Modelling is a serious business and I've managed to make a couple of Indian friends. What I like about India, more than its clothes, is the professionalism with which things are managed," she concludes.
And along with the Indian models were their tall, leggy foreign counterparts, who are not only attractive but also have the elan to carry off any garment. The foreign models at the show confess that they haven't just been getting a feel of Indian garments — they've also been learning at least one Indian language and picking up the basics of cooking Indian food. Metrolife catches up with a few of the foreign models who walked the ramp in the City recently and asks them to share their experiences.
Knowing well that good communication is essential, these young girls make it a point to pick up Hindi in bits and pieces, which they then tend to use wherever they go. Twenty one-year-old Katarina Krstic is from Serbia. The first person who pushed her to pursue her passion — modelling — was her mother, who stood by her and gave her the confidence to try her hand at the profession. "The people in India are warm and quite unlike what I've heard about them back home. What shocked me when I first came here was the poor driving sense of people. They jump lanes and don't follow any rules whatsoever. It's sad," she observes.
Katarina, who lives and works in Delhi, is addicted to all kinds of paranthas and has no qualms trying out different Indian cuisines. "Models have loads of food restrictions. But I love food and don't stay away from indulging in the things that I like to eat. After that, though, I have to put myself through a rigorous workout session," she smiles.
Alexa and Olga from Russia largely stick to salads, but they love anything with chicken and enjoy the many variations of paneer. Alexa shares, "What thrills me the most about working in India is that I get to eat some great food and wear the best of Indian clothes. Back home, both fashion and food are very predictable and boring."
Olga doesn't feel very different. "I've got used to working in India and this is like my second home. The food, Bollywood music and the culture are so refreshing," she reasons. Whenever they get a break from work, the duo explore the country. "The last place, we travelled to is Varanasi. We do this to get a feel of the real India," they add. Marcela, from Ukraine, is also based in Delhi and considers herself to be an Indian. "I've forgotten the number of times I've watched 'My Name is Khan' and I've also managed to learn a couple of songs from the movie. And the food is no problem at all," she avers.
On a more serious note, Marcela feels that Indian models — both male and female — put in a lot of effort to look good. "Modelling is a serious business and I've managed to make a couple of Indian friends. What I like about India, more than its clothes, is the professionalism with which things are managed," she concludes.