Georgia Fashion Week hits catwalk

Georgians has embraced glitz and glamour for the country's first-ever Fashion Week held in the capital, Tbilisi. The event aimed to draw attention to the Georgia's style and find a niche in the ever-competitive fashion industry.

Georgia's fashionistas crowded the hall where the show was hosted to witness the historical event.

The event was a chance for home-grown designers to showcase their work for the first time before a local audience.

A model presents a creation by French designer Christophe Josse during Georgian Fashion Week in Tbilisi March 27, 2010. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili