Exhibitions are, without doubt, one of the best ways to score unique outfits and accessories. With the festive season just around the corner, Chennai has been seeing a spate of exhibitions — and there’s still more to come! Here are five exhibitions that you should save the date for.
Amp Up Your Dussehra & Diwali Wardrobes By Shopping At These Exhibitions
Firecracker By The Funky Fish Pop Up
The Funky Fish Pop Up has been organising exhibitions for only a few years now but is already a favourite thanks to its carefully curated, and beautifully presented pop-ups that offer a healthy mix of luxury and affordable. Firecracker, which is their Diwali and Bridal edit, promises interesting silhouettes, vibrant colours and eclectic design. Think Dhoti pants, asymmetric capes, chunky jewellery and more.
When: Tuesday, September 12
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 132, TTK Road, Alwarpet
Timings: 11am onwards
Find the event on Facebook here.
Duchess Utsav
The Duchess Utsav, organised by the all-women Duchess Club, has been putting together the Duchess Utsav every year since 2002. The Duchess Utsav 2017 has an impressive line-up, as always, with a variety of fashion, lifestyle, and home decor brands on show. You can pick up unique ceramic ware, limited edition, handmade rugs, chemical free soaps, designer clothing, funky accessories and that’s just the beginning of the list!
Date: 14th September
Venue: Savera Hotels, 146, Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Bumblebee By Ideas of Joy
The Bumblebee exhibition is a festive pop up for kids, after all, what’s a celebration without shopping for the littlest {and most important} people in our lives? Festive party wear for kids, toys, books and kids’ room decor are some of the things that you can buy at this exhibition. They even offer freshly baked goodies so you can have a quick bite while you shop {and if you’re shopping with your baby, god knows you need the sugar!}.
When: Saturday September 16 and Sunday, September 17
Where: The Folly at Amethyst, 183, Whites Road, Royapettah
Timings: 11am-9pm
Find the event on Facebook here.
The Lime Soda Festival Pop Up
The Lime Soda festive pop-up is also one of the newer exhibitions in the city, but already has a following because of its affordability and the variety on offer. Expect to see easy-breezy handloom fabrics in contemporary silhouettes, boho jewellery, glam dresses and even a selection of teas!
When: Thursday, October 5
Where: The Slate, 23/13 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Thousand Lights, Nungambakkam
Timings: 11am – midnight
Find the event on Facebook here.
The Style Bazaar Exhibition
The theme of this edition of Style Bazaar is focused on wedding and festive wear. So if you’re a bride-to-be looking to build your trousseau, this is one exhibition that you don’t want to miss! There will also be jewellery, footwear and home décor on sale. Style Bazaar is an exhibition that shows frequently, and brings together various designers {both established, and up-and-coming} from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bangalore and Kolkata, so you can be sure that you’re going to be spoilt for choice!
When: Tuesday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 4
Where: Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai
Timings: 10am-9pm
Find the event on Facebook here.


