RITZ shares an afternoon with Chennai’s loveliest BFFs styled by Funky Fish
Every woman needs a partner in crime, someone she can share advice with, someone who can make her laugh. South India’s largest lifestyle magazine RITZ shares an afternoon with some of Chennai’s loveliest BFFs styled by the Funky Fish duo, Pavithra Sagar and Nikita Kapoor Bajaj, who host fashion pop-ups in the city. On the sidelines of the shoot, the ladies share their dearest memories of each other with us.
Photographs: Ganesh Toasty
Hair & Make-up: Page3 Luxury Salon, Knk Road, Nungambakkam
Location: Hyatt Regency
Archana Kalpathi
Jumpsuit: Roshni Chopra
Body Harness: Malleka
Shoes: Valentino
“I’ve shared some lovely moments with the entire gang. One of my favourite memories is with Farah. There was this one time we decided to go on a midnight drive to a friend’s place, just for tea and a chat. That has probably been one of the most fun things I have done with a friend.”
Aru Nayar Mani
Crop top & draped skirt: Roshni Chopra
Earrings: Outhouse
Shoes: Charles & Keith
“I have known Nirupama for a good 15 years now. We studied in the same college and I got close to her while modelling. She is such a fun loving person and is always there when you need her…in a few words, good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget!”
Nikita Kapoor Bajaj
Dress: Nay-ked
Neck piece: Outhouse
Shoes: Valentino
“Being friends with Aru is never having to hear no for an answer. She is the sweetest, nicest and most helpful friend. Her moves to lungi dance can give any Bollywood actress a run for their money.”
Samyukta Kanwar
Dress: Whim
Jacket: Ezra
Neckpiece: Valliyan
Shoes: Sergio Rossi
“Archana is one of the most unassuming and humble people I have met. Super hard working, a stickler for time, she has finally figured out that when we say lunch at 1 pm we mean 2 pm!”
Farah Agarwal
Dress: Bobo Calcutta
Shoes: Louis Vuitton
“Samyukta is one of the warmest, most honest, and genuine people I know. Popularly known as ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ she is one of my closest friends and one of my main pillars of support, being there for me everytime without a question, sharing in my happiest moments and genuinely feeling the same as well always. Never a dull moment with her around. We’ve made a million memories together where we have laughed till we cried and still laugh every single time!”
Nirupama Natrarajan
Dress: Ezra
Earrings: Outhouse
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
“I’ve known Pavithra for 15 years now, as we used to model together. Fitness and Pavi go hand in hand. She is so dedicated and careful about it. There have been times where she has even tried to push me, but that hasn’t happened. We’ve worked together, we’ve also traveled a lot and made some amazing memories through those trips. The time I spend with Pavi is always a great time filled with laughter.”
Shayana Reddy
Jumpsuit: Vidhi Wadhwani
Earrings: Valliyan
Shoes: Alexander McQueen
“Nikita is one of the sweetest, smartest, wittiest, and most genuine people I have come across. Whenever we hang out we have a great time together.”
Pavithra Sagar
Top: Turquoise & Gold
Skirt: Circus
Earrings: Outhouse
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
“I’ve known Shayana for more than 15 years now. She’s been a very sought after model and has done several ad campaigns, but is still extremely grounded and friendly. She looks out for her friends and always goes the extra mile to help them in whatever way she can. A perfect friend and a hands-on mother, Shayana Reddy is also extremely stylish and sticks to classic understated styles that still stand out on her gorgeous self!”
