Vidya Balan as a showstopper for Ritu Beri

Sure, she doesn’t do a show that often, especially not in Mumbai. But Delhi-based designer Ritu Beri has her hands full. And it’s not just her fashion business that is keeping her busy.

For starters, she is on the organising committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games that are to be held in India. “It wouldn’t be wrong to say that I am in charge of the overall look for the Games, and by that I am referring to things like the athletes’ uniforms and the like. But a lot also depends on the budget — so if it works out I will be doing the uniforms or else we will have to give it out to someone else. It’s too early for me to say much more,” she says.

Also among the many things on her agenda is a book and those in the know are aware that the designer had earlier penned a book on looking your best. “This time around, it just might be an autobiography — I haven’t decided anything yet but yes, I enjoyed the writing experience and I am keen to do it again,” says Beri, who was in the city for a showing at a luxury style fest.

On Vidya Balan being her showstopper, she says, “Vidya Balan was not comfortable with the idea of wearing crystal studded fake eyelashes. But we felt that we could go ahead with it as the ramp can take all the drama needed.”  

Where shows and fashion weeks are concerned, she’s not exactly averse to them. “I love doing shows but I don’t do it that often due to my workload. Even this time around, I haven’t made up my mind if I will be showing at the fashion week or not,” notes Beri, adding that recession hasn’t affected the Indian fashion industry as badly as it’s being made out to be. “Luxury is a niche market meant for the rich and there’s only so much damage that it will take,” she emphasises, adding, “It’s a beautiful thing to be married and more importantly, to be a mother. I am enjoying every moment of it,” she ends.