with thanks : dawn : link above for detailed report.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Emilio Pucci autumn/winter 2011 at Milan Fashion Week
with thanks : fashion telegraph : link above for detailed report.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Japanese Designers come calling to Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011
- Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) continues to integrate India into global fashion world by associating with Japan Fashion Week (JFW)
- Tokyoeye - a unique cross-cultural exchange initiative by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) brings the best of Japanese fashion to Lakmé Fashion Week
Mumbai, February 22, 2011: Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), India’s premier fashion event and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan have inked a collaboration with their cross-cultural exchange initiative, Tokyoeye, that will see the best of Japanese fashion talent showcasing in the upcoming LFW Summer/Resort 2011. The government-aided project aims to create enterprising relationships and provides access to international collections to buyers from India and all over the world.
As per the tie up, Japan Fashion Week will be exhibiting 8 designers at LFW, out of which 3 designers will showcase their collections at a show on 11th March during Lakmé Fashion Week scheduled from March 11 to March 15 2011. Renowned brands like Somarta by designer Tamae Hirokawa; Motonari Ono by designer Motonari Ono and Araisara by designer Sara Arai will be seen on the LFW runway this season.
The collections being presented by the Japanese designers vary greatly like the label “araisara” by designer Sara Arai. Inspired by culture, scenery, natural surroundings, and spirit of the Orient in order to express the connection between traditional culture and fashion through new eyes, “araisara” delivers through fashion, our dreams to the current world and our culture to the world of tomorrow.
Designer Tamae Hirokawa of label Somarta is already famous for her ‘skin series’ which was based on the concept of 'the possibilities of apparel for a body'.
Talking about the collaboration, Anil Chopra, CEO, Lakmé Lever said, “We are extremely pleased to announce this association with Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan. This further solidifies our mission of Integrating India into the Global Fashion World and also opens a new market, closer to home, amongst the Asian countries. This will also, give an opportunity for Indian audience and trade to witness inspiring and creative Japanese fashion designers.”
Sharing his views, Ravi Krishnan, Managing Director-IMG South Asia and Senior Vice President-IMG said, “LFW is committed to providing the strongest business platform for designers and buyers alike. As a result of this commitment, season over season, LFW participating designers have the greatest access to the leading domestic and international buyers. LFW is the only major Indian platform that is open to cross border designer participation as this provides greater exposure to the international buyers and media for all LFW designers. Tokyoeye’s participation at LFW, further illustrates the value this event creates for all stakeholders, and also positions India on the main stage of the global fashion market through LFW.”
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organised by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Summer/Resort 2011 will be held from March 11 to March 15, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in
About Lakmé:
The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Studio and Salons. For further information log on to www.lakmeindia.com
About IMG Fashion:
IMG Fashion is dedicated to facilitating a gateway to the fashion world - from creation to consumer. We offer solutions that seamlessly connect and associate fashion’s key constituents and corporate brands using IMG’s global resources, influence and expertise. Within the fashion industry IMG represents the world’s top models, leading designers and the most influential photographers, art directors and stylists. The division produces the leading fashion events around the globe and represents many of the industry’s top organizations and federations as well as works with various local and national governments, creating regional and international fashion platforms. For more information on IMG and its business visit www.imgworld.com
For further information, please contact:
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Genesis-Burson Marsteller
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Vanessa Hudgens' New York Fashion Week: What Was The Best Look?
with thanks : justjaredjr : link above for pics & report.
www.RWABhagidari.blogspot.com
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NY Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs fall 2011 collection
with thanks : shinystyle : link above for detailed report & more n more pics.
Fashion At The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards - Who Looked The Best?
with thanks : starpulse : link above for more pics & detailed report.
www.sheendesigners.blogspot.com
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Gulshan Randhawa & Anjana Sharma join LFW Management Team
· Sujal Shah to move on post LFW Summer/Resort 2011
Mumbai, Jan 31 2011: Former Vogue Advertising Director, Gulshan Randhawa and Fashion/ Lifestyle & Marketing veteran, Anjana Sharma have been appointed to the Lakmé Fashion Week Management Team, effective immediately.
Speaking of the appointments, Ravi Krishnan, Managing Director-IMG South Asia & Senior Vice President-IMG said, “We are thrilled to have both Gulshan and Anjana, as part of the LFW Management Team. Gulshan brings with her significant contemporary commercial acumen and experience in the Fashion/ Lifestyle space and Anjana is an industry veteran, with strong relationships amongst all stakeholders and significant operational and execution capability. Their experience combined with our existing team of professionals is a potent combination that augurs well for an even more successful LFW in March.”
Sujal Shah, will move on to an entrepreneurial phase in his career, post LFW Summer/ Resort 2011. Mr. Krishnan added. “Sujal, has made a significant contribution to LFW and we wish him well as he enters an entrepreneurial phase in his life.”
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organised by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Summer/Resort 2011 will be held from March 11 to March 15, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in
About IMG Fashion:
IMG Fashion is dedicated to facilitating a gateway to the fashion world - from creation to consumer. We offer solutions that seamlessly connect and associate fashion’s key constituents and corporate brands using IMG’s global resources, influence and expertise. Within the fashion industry IMG represents the world’s top models, leading designers and the most influential photographers, art directors and stylists. The division produces the leading fashion events around the globe and represents many of the industry’s top organizations and federations as well as works with various local and national governments, creating regional and international fashion platforms. For more information on IMG and its business visit www.imgworld.com
For further information, please contact:
Jigna Shah /Neha Khetan
Genesis-Burson Marsteller
M: 98203 20767 / 9820249045
Lakmé announces Gauri & Nainika as the Grand Finale Designers for Lakmé Fashion Week, Summer/ Resort 2011
January 24, 2011: Spread your wings and let a million fantasies come alive. This season, get ready to be sprinkled with fairy dust as Lakmé, India’s leading beauty brand, explores a new dimension in color cosmetics with “Fantasy Collection”. Lakmé announces talented designer duo, Gauri & Nainika as the Grand Finale Designers for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2011, scheduled from March 11-15, 2011.
The label Gauri & Nainika has become synonymous with feminine glamour and is best known for its timeless elegance, clean cut silhouettes and red carpet styles. With a design philosophy that strongly focuses on cut, colour, fabric and form, the brand often draws inspiration from old Hollywood and fantasy. This season, the designers combine their creative energies to partner with Lakmé to inspire new trends in fashion and beauty.
Excited about the collection, Gauri & Nainika said, “We are thrilled to be associated with Lakmé. The theme this season, Fantasy Collection, is one that is close to our hearts. Our association began with the creation of this new theme, which starts four to five months prior to the show. It is an exploration into the feminine and almost dreamy influences that drive the many moods of all women. With its fresh, vibrant colors of nature, Lakmé’s summer palette provides that element of richness and a touch of idyllic that every woman craves for. We hope that our collection will unfurl a whole new world of sparkling fantasies for women.”
On the association, N. Rajaram, Vice President, Lakmé says, “This year, with the introduction of the Lakmé Fantasy Collection at the Grand Finale, we will mark yet another step towards bringing to the modern Indian woman, fresh, invigorating and exciting color cosmetics. Lakmé’s new collection is targeted at the confident woman of today and Gauri & Nainika embody this pioneering spirit in their creations and we are elated with this association. We have been working together for the last three months and we are sure that this collection will once again create the buzz and excitement that defines a Lakme Grand Finale.”
About Lakmé:
The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organized by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Summer/Resort 2011 will be held from March 11 to March 15, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in
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Lakmé Fashion Week Model Auditions Discover 7 new faces
Lakmé Fashion Week Model Auditions
Discover 7 new faces
Mumbai, January 21, 2011: Aspiring models converged in the commercial capital today to participate in Lakmé Fashion Week – Summer / Resort 2011 Model Auditions held at the Grand Hyatt. Auditions were open to all new and aspiring models, and applicants were selected by industry experts against qualifying criteria matching international standards. This season witnessed a phenomenal response as 118 talented Indian and International female models turned up to audition which is an increase of 87% as compared to the last season. After two rounds of short listing by fashion industry experts, 7 models – Angela Jonsson, Bryndis Helgadottir, Keylie Bodeker, Lekha Anatharaman, Rikee Chatterjee, Reha Sukheja and Sophia Dgneid were selected.
The aspirants were evaluated by an eminent panel of jury comprising of designers Nachiket Barve and Rocky S; show directors Marc Robinson and Lubna Adams; Jatin Kampani, Fashion Photographer; Priya Tanna, Editor of Vogue magazine along with Anil Chopra, CEO – Lakmé Lever and Sujal Shah, Vice-President & Head of Fashion for IMG India. Model selections were made, keeping in mind the high standards of quality that LFW exemplifies every season besides evaluating their poise, confidence and talent to endorse designer collections with elegance and grace.Over the years, the coveted platform has built a repute of bringing forward the best and most promising faces of fashion and also been the gateway for popular faces like Katrina Kaif, Mugdha Godse, Yana Gupta and Frieda Pinto. The recently crowned Miss Earth 2010 Nicole Faria was discovered at LFW Model auditions. Thus this platform continues with the endeavor of providing new talent and re-defining the future of fashion in India through the initiative besides setting a new benchmark for talent every season.
Talking about model auditions this season, Anil Chopra, CEO, Lakmé Lever said, “Lakmé Fashion Week model auditions have been a launch pad to the finest faces and talent in the industry for years. The platform has a keen eye in picking out the best talent, of which a few have become some of the most sought after faces in the industry while others have diversified in the business. We are determined to continue the effort of putting together the best talent team and truly showcase outstanding fashion season on season.”
Commenting on the model registrations and talent this season, Sujal Shah, Vice President and Head of Fashion, IMG–India, said, “Lakmé Fashion Week continues to be the premier fashion week in the country and offers the best platform for recognition of models and other talent. As such, the number of models aspiring to be part of LFW continues to grow. LFW Model Auditions is a fertile program to develop new and aspiring models in India and provide the best opportunity to succeed. We welcome each of the seven new faces to Lakmé Fashion Week. They each have met the selection criteria and are sure to be faces to watch out for in the coming seasons.”
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organised by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Summer/Resort 2011 will be held from March 11 to March 15, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in
About Lakmé:
The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Studio and Salons. For further information log on to www.lakmeindia.com
About IMG Fashion:
IMG Fashion is dedicated to facilitating a gateway to the fashion world - from creation to consumer. We offer solutions that seamlessly connect and associate fashion’s key constituents and corporate brands using IMG’s global resources, influence and expertise. Within the fashion industry IMG represents the world’s top models, leading designers and the most influential photographers, art directors and stylists. The division produces the leading fashion events around the globe and represents many of the industry’s top organizations and federations as well as works with various local and national governments, creating regional and international fashion platforms. For more information on IMG and its business visit www.imgworld.com
For further information, please contact:
Jigna Shah /Neha Khetan
Genesis-Burson Marsteller
M: 98203 20767 / 9820249045
Lakmé Fashion Week Announces Gen Next and Emerging Designers for Summer/Resort 2011
· Record number of applications for Summer/Resort - 155 Gen Next & 71 Emerging
· 6 Gen Next, 7 Emerging & 7 Accessory designers selected
· Rohit Bal joins the LFW Advisory Board
· Aki Narula to mentor Gen Next
Mumbai, January 19, 2011: Acting on its mission to develop fashion creativity and promote commerce, the Advisory Board members of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW), the leading Fashion and trade event, met to select the Gen Next, Emerging, and Accessory Show Designers for the upcoming LFW Summer/Resort 2011. As compared to the first Summer/Resort season held in 2010, this upcoming Summer/Resort 2011 season has generated an incredible increase in applications across the Gen Next, Emerging, and Accessory designer categories; a testament to the value, significance, and reach of the platform. LFW Summer / Resort 2011 received 155 Gen Next designer applications marking a growth of 60 % percent; 71 Emerging designer applications recording a hike of 11% and 22 Accessory Designer applications witnessing a 62% increase as compared to the last season of Summer/Resort in March 2010
· This season also shows significant growth in international applications, with applications coming from 8 cities across the following countries: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Canada, UK, France and UAE. This represents a 300% increase over the previous Summer/Resort season.
· Submissions came from 46 cities across the country and also London, Colombo, Karachi, Lahore, Ontario, Paris, Sharjah and Vancouver
The Lakmé Fashion Week Advisory Board comprises a panel of key stakeholders from the fashion fraternity such as educational institutions, buyers, media personalities and designers. The members present at the screening included Anamika Khanna, Designer; Dr. Darlie Koshy, Director General (Education & Training) of the Apparel Export Promotion Council; Sangita Kathiwada, Melange; Sujata Assomull Sippy, Harper’s Bazaar; Anil Chopra, CEO – Lakmé Lever; Ravi Krishnan, Managing Director-IMG South Asia and Senior Vice President-IMG; Sujal Shah, Vice President & Head of Fashion for IMG India.
To ensure that the high standards of excellence in designer participation is maintained, our esteemed board members selected 6 Gen Next, 7 Emerging Designers and 7 Accessory designers to showcase at LFW Summer/Resort 201. This season renowned stylist and designer Aki Narula is set to make a significant contribution to the future of fashion by mentoring and guiding the Gen Next applicants. The platform also welcomes veteran designer Rohit Bal as he joins the esteemed panel as an LFW Advisory Board member.
Gen Next Designers | ||
Sr. No | Designer Name | City of Origin |
1. | Anna Liza Ganguly & Anita Walia | Paris |
2. | Deepti Purthi | Mumbai |
3. | Manas Dash | Bhubaneshwar |
4. | Miriam Strehlau | Goa |
5. | Shivaji Dutta | Kolkata |
6. | Timsy Kamboj | New Delhi |
Emerging Designers | ||
Sr. No | Designer Name | City of Origin |
1. | Abhishek Byas | Kolkata |
2. | Jelin George | London |
3. | Pamela Phlaphongphant & Archana Banchongrati | London |
4. | Sabah Khan | Mumbai |
5. | Sabbah Sharma | Mumbai |
6. | Vaishali Shadangule | Mumbai |
7. | Atithi Gupta (2nd Season) | New Delhi |
Accessory Designers | ||
Sr. No | Designer Name | City of Origin |
1. | Eina Ahluwalia | Kolkata |
2. | Malini Agrawala | Mumbai |
3. | Prabhat Kumar | Kolkata |
4. | Rachana Reddy | Bangalore |
5. | Rina Shah | Mumbai |
6. | Rohan Arora | Kolkata |
7. | Suhani Pitte | Hyderabad |
Talking about the Advisory Board meeting, Anil Chopra, CEO, Lakmé Lever said, “Lakmé Fashion Week stands for quality and high standards of excellence which is epitomized by the talent we introduce every season. The Advisory Board has a track record for discovering and nurturing some great talent and this platform over the years has been advancing in its approach and explored new markets. We are also pleased to have Rohit Bal join the LFW Advisory Board and look forward to his contribution to LFW as a visionary designer.”
Sharing his views on the Advisory Board meeting, Ravi Krishnan, Managing Director-IMG South Asia and Senior Vice President-IMG; said “LFW is committed towards connecting people through creativity, commerce, education and business. The Advisory board members discussed initiatives for the season besides quality control and achieving creative excellence. Our constant effort is to ensure the recognition and guidance to designers, the growth of start-ups into successful businesses and sharing of expertise and ideas. Today LFW is more than a trade show; it is a gateway of tremendous market for fashion brands and designers, and a focal point to global business. This season we have seen an outstanding growth of 50 % increase in applications across the Gen Next, Emerging, and Accessory categories besides a 300% increase in international applications as compared to the first season of Summer/Resort.”
Commenting on the applications for the season, Sujal Shah, Vice President and Head of Fashion, IMG–India, said, “Pioneered by Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) in 2006, both Gen Next and Emerging platforms are aimed at discovering and nurturing fashion design talent in India. We welcome Aki Narula as the Gen Next mentor this season. Last year, LFW took a bold step by undertaking a strategic shift, aligned our seasons and focused on Resort. The increase in entries this season confirms the relevance and potential of the category besides the strong reach of the platform in global fashion.”
About Lakmé Fashion Week:
Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organised by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Summer/Resort 2011 will be held from March 11 to March 15, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in
About Lakmé:
The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Studio and Salons. For further information log on to www.lakmeindia.com
About IMG Fashion:
IMG Fashion is dedicated to facilitating a gateway to the fashion world - from creation to consumer. We offer solutions that seamlessly connect and associate fashion’s key constituents and corporate brands using IMG’s global resources, influence and expertise. Within the fashion industry IMG represents the world’s top models, leading designers and the most influential photographers, art directors and stylists. The division produces the leading fashion events around the globe and represents many of the industry’s top organizations and federations as well as works with various local and national governments, creating regional and international fashion platforms. For more information on IMG and its business visit www.imgworld.com
For further information, please contact:
Jigna Shah /Neha Khetan
Genesis-Burson Marsteller
M: 98203 20767 / 9820249045
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