The ‘falls’ in fashion

When a celebrity walks the ramp for a designer, he or she is the focus of attention. However, like everyone else, they are not infallible, and have their share of “oops” moments too.

Kangana Ranaut almost tripped on her gown while walking the ramp for designer Namrata Joshipura during the grand finale of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week recently, but handled it with grace.

Sonakshi Sinha, who had also fallen on the ramp thanks to a long gown, says, “So what if Kangana tripped… I have tripped so many times. I do nothing; I just manage... hold on to my dress and move ahead. The show must go on.”

Sharing her experience, actress Chitrangada Singh says, “I was once walking the ramp wearing a gown with a long trail and almost tripped while taking a turn. I tried to handle the situation not once but twice and finally I picked up the gown and walked again… I made the moment light by laughing out loud.”

Amrita Rao recalls another goof up and reveals a trick, “I remember I was wearing a beautiful lehenga for Vikram Phadnis. It was longer than me, I tripped a little but I camouflaged it by posing for shutterbugs.”

Prachi Desai, who has never had an “oops” moment, says, “If ever something like this happens, I would laugh out and ease the situation… Except if it was a malfunction… that would be embarrassing and undoubtedly a nightmare. You won’t believe, every time I am about to walk the ramp, a night before I pray that I don’t trip or have a malfunction. ”

Chitrangada adds, “Walking the ramp is a different ball game; it’s not something that we do for a living. In fact I am more nervous walking the ramp than facing the camera. I have a checklist of three things before I walk the ramp — the size of the heel, the kind of floor and the length of the outfit.”