Jaya’s hand-painted neckpiece, (top) balloon dress from Studio Moda

For the young, by the young’ is the tagline that Rotary Yuva, a new branch of Rotary International, has adopted for itself. Six months old, this group of young thinkers and Rotarians are gearing up for their debut launch — Meena Bazaar, an Old Delhi street market-inspired night bazaar. The midnight marketplace will be held at The Platinum Suites (remember the old Shisha?) on December 7 from 10.30am till midnight, in association with t2.

“The look and feel of the bazaar will have a strong connect to everything desi and old-world. And just before the winter wedding and party season, it should attract a sizeable crowd,” feels Prashant Jalan, president of Rotary Yuva. Some of the young guns from Team Rotary Yuva, who are actively involved in organising the event, include designer Abhishek Dutta, actress Parno Mittra, sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee and film producer Joy Ganguly.

With over 30 exhibitors from the city and beyond, the one-day buy-buy fare promises to be a shoppers’ paradise. On offer will be a mixed bag of clothes, semi-precious and costume jewellery, home accessories, gourmet chocolates, kitschy knick-knacks and other lifestyle products. “Some of the participants are first-time exhibitors who will be given this platform to showcase their talent and creativity. There aren’t any high-end labels taking part so the prices will be quite pocket-friendly for all,” said Yuva secretary Lopamudra Saha. Some top draws? Jaya’s hand-painted jewellery, Autografi’s quirky pop art, Delhi-based apparel brand Feel, tunics from July and fusion wear by Tejas Gandhi.

The final flourish will be a fashion show at Shisha Reincarnated, previewing Abhishek’s latest bridal and fusion line followed by an after-party. The show-stoppers? Apart from Parno, there’s Swastika Mukherjee, Mumtaz Sorcar, Rachita Chauhan, models Debjanee Chakravarty and (Mrs India International) Richa Sharma.

l proceeds from Meena Bazaar will go towards providing better infrastructure at Dakshin Kalikata Sevashram, a home for destitute boys in south Calcutta. “We will build classrooms, dormitories and play areas for the children,” signed off Jalan.