Southern Star

Of the 14 contestants who made it to the fi nals of the Santoor Femina Style Diva South 2017, three lucky girls were declared winners on a night to remember.

On a balmy Saturday evening in March, 14 beautiful ladies from different states in south India competed with each other at the finale of the Santoor Femina Style Diva South 2017, powered by Abaran Jewellery, in association with BNatural, INXS and Aloe Veda, held at Mövenpick Hotel & Spa in Bengaluru. The glittering evening was the much-awaited finale that followed a rigorous three-day workshop with fashion choreographer and mentor Rahul Dev Shetty. 

The preparation for the finale began on March 15, when all the 14 contestants checked into the beautiful Mövenpick Hotel and Spa. After a luxurious lunch, they were briefed on the schedule for the next four days. On the first day, the contestants were put through the first of many choreography sessions. Over the next three days, the contestants were given pointers on diction, choreography and fielding jury questions.The most awaited sessions,however, were the dress fittings with fashion designer Riya Kodali who provided gowns for the third and finale round.