Hyderabad’s celebrated designer Moni Agarwal made her debut in Mumbai as she showcased her finest pieces at the India International Jewelry Week 2013 (IIJW) at the Grand Hyatt hotel. South Superstars Kajal Aggarwal, Rana Daggubati and Taapsee Pannu turned showstoppers for Moni Agarwal, who is on a mission to revive the Hyderabad heritage. ‘Satlada’ is a 7–string pearl necklace from the 19th Century, which was popularized by Maharani Bhagmati. Taapsee sashayed down the ramp dressed as Queen Bhagmati; she looked simply stunning in Moni’s jewelry, and she made way for the others.
Kajal Aggarwal looked like Cinderella in a beautiful diamond necklace designed by Moni, which was complimented by a blue ballroom gown. Moni has married the traditional with contemporary, and has created a jewelry collection, which is simply a ‘classic masterpiece’. Moni is one of the few leading designers, who creates ethnic jewelry for men, and this time too, Moni was right on the mark; royalty arrived as Rana Daggubati walked the ramp in a ‘Satlada’. Moni Agarwal received applause by the audiences as she walked the ramp with the three showstoppers; and the modest designer took a humble bow as the crowds cheered. After the show, an ecstatic Moni addressed the media. “This is my way and an opportunity for me to share Hyderabad’s treasures with the entire world. My friends Kajal Aggarwal, Rana Daggubati and Taapsee Pannu have added glitter and glamour to the collection,” Moni expressed.