Eaindra Kyaw Zin (L) and a friend onstage at Sedona Hotel.

SEDONA Hotel was the place to see and be seen on the evening of December 2, as the cream of Yangon’s celebrity crop gathered in their colourful outfits and glittering jewellery.

By 7 pm more than 500 guests had passed through the dimly lit entrance tunnel and emerged poolside to celebrate Five Fs Night, the five Fs standing for Fun, Fabulous, Famous, Fashion on Friday.

As the name indicated, this was a fashion show that was more than just a fashion show. Arranged by famous actress Eaindra Kyaw Zin in cooperation with singer Ma Ma, the event also included dinner and a music concert.

Despite the high price of attendance – K30,000 – not only were all the tickets sold out but more seats were added due to the high demand, as fashion lovers of all ages came flocking.

Perhaps only Eaindra Kyaw Zin herself was capable of creating such a buzz. She is well known among Myanmar movie audiences not only for her beauty and her acting talent, but also for her sense of fashion and style.

Among the other actors in attendance were Mya Shwe Wah, Yamin Muyar Zaw and Khin Yadanar, while Ei Cho Lwin, Htet Htet Wint, and Melody were among the 10 models who contributed their talents to the fashion show.

The model’s outfits were provided by Vivid Fashion Taste, a shop owned by Eaindra Kyaw Zin’s sister, and by designer Pyi Soe Aung.

The festivities kicked off with poolside models sporting beachwear and putting on a cheerful mermaid act to the lively beat of a DJ.

The master of ceremonies, comedian Ah Yaing, kept things going with some jokes before introducing Eaindra Kyaw Zin, who drew a big round of applause as she took the stage in a pink and purple outfit.

The big event of the night was the fashion show sponsored by Alpine Purified Drinking Water and featuring gorgeous evening dresses designed by Pyi Soe Aung.

Eaindra Kyaw Zin also took the stage in a blue evening gown and reminded the audience that she got her start in the modelling industry.

“It paved the way to my career as an actress,” she told the audience. “But I remember my days as a model, which is why I wanted to arrange this show. There are not many grand fashion shows in Yangon like there were in the early days of modelling industry here.”

She said arranging the show had been a difficult job, and she graciously thanked all the people who had helped her make it possible.

One young audience member, Kyaw Thura Aung, said the event was worth the price of the ticket.

“It’s such a grand fashion show . . . and if Eaindra Kyaw Zin herself had been on the catwalk as a model it would have been even better,” he said.

Eaindra Kyaw Zin (L) and a friend onstage at Sedona Hotel.

“I came here not only to see the fashion show and music concert, but also to have fun with my friends,” said Daw San San Lwin. “I am a socialite, and I am always looking for the big events in town. Along with the Grand Ball at the Strand Hotel, this event is one of the biggest in town.”

But one young girl, Pearl, was less enthusiastic, saying she expected to see more beautiful and stylish dresses at the show.

However, the few people who may have had their spirits dampened during the fashion show surely had them revived by the grand finale of Five Fs Night: a live concert featuring Emperor Music Band and singers R. Zar Ni, Tin Zar Maw, L Saing Zee and Sung Tin Par. It was enough to keep everyone rocking until Yangon’s next big event.