Titled The Final Countdown, it showed the key moments in fashion during the twentieth century with each round depicting the styles of one decade. But for anyone who expected to see the western outfits only towards the end of the show, this countdown came as a strange surprise. Of about a dozen rounds, only two exhibited costumes related to Indian culture. Little wonder the lawns of Mountview hotel echoed with applause during the 1980s round when the English music was replaced for the first time with Punjabi remix, Kala shah kala. This round was unique as it showed the models in salwar-kameez. Madhu Sapre carried a sugarcane stick in hand while some sported red bangles or danced on bhangra steps.

Madhu Sapre and Bipasha Basu stood out from other popular models like Helen Brody, Ujjwala Raut, Jassie Randhawa and Dippanita. The show was organised by Pearl Academy of Fashion and Spice and Monte Carlo were its main sponsors. All the outfits were designed by the existing students and alumni of the Pearl Academy.

The show was kicked off with a dance performance and was followed by display of Monte Carlo collections. Then started the series of various decade rounds. The girls of the 1920s were shown in silk gowns with laces, and hats made of cloth. The thirties saw the advent of more comfortable clothes with cuts and plates. These included tight waist bushirts and short skirts printed with flowers. The fashion was rocked with the post-world war outfits of the 1940s and for a change the Muslim influence on clothes in the following decade.

The 1960s were shown as the street fashion with plastic finishes, mini skirts and bellbottoms. The hippi style unisexual outfits of the next 10 years finally gave way to the simple styles of the present decade. The models exhibited some sensous backless collections in this round. This round showed a blend of retrospect and conventional looks.

The show could have been memorable had there been sufficient chairs for the entire crowd. Nevertheless, the show was a dream come true for the those addicted to FTV. Not to mention the die-hard fans of Madhu Sapre and Bipasha Basu.