India Fashion Week - Show Schedule - LMIFW SS'19

Tamana and FDCI - fashion show titled “Unity in Diversity”, co-hosted by the Hyatt Regency Delhi.

Actor Divya Khosla Kumar Spotted wearing a creation by Designer Reynu Taandon

with thanks to Designer Reynu Taandon

Designer Reynu Taandon Presents Once Upon a Dream at India Couture Week 2018

Once upon a Dream by Reynu Taandon, celebrates the surreal and the whimsical florals around the globe. This collection is all about a beautiful blend of pastel tones & tender flora, intricate detailing and surreal sequin work that gently weave in the magic and mysticism of rich luminous hues. 

Evoking a tranquil spirit, the color palette chosen is a fresh take on the simplicity of nature! It is a collection that draws its inspiration from the contemporary bride, a girl that re-conceives fashion with all that's modern and minimalist with a classic twist. For Reynu Taandon, this season is all about taking a leap into a clashing kaleidoscope of color!a

Compose yourselves for an assemblage that is tastefully crafted, distinctive with exotic motifs & rich hues & coquettish enough to make your heart skip a beat.

Hindustan Times & Sunil Sethi Design Alliance present India Couture Week 2018

India Intimate Fashion Week – Season 2.0

~Bollywood hunk Thakur Anoop Singh and India’s only plus size transgender model Dr. Mona Varonica Campbell set the ramp on fire~

Press Release: India Intimate Fashion Week unveiled the much-awaited second edition of IIFW on April 22 at Hotel The Leela, Mumbai amid much glitz and glamour.

The fashion extravaganza will witness some of the finest collections from renowned Indian and international designers who will make the night dazzle with super-hot models setting the ramp on fire in even hotter outfits. The night will turned out to be a stary affair with Bollywood super-hot hunk Thakur Anoop Singh walking the ramp for designer Rashmi Solanki. In addition to that, the cynosure of the event was Dr. Mona Varonica Campbell walking the ramp who walked the ramp for plus-size lingerie brand.

The event was graced by Mr. Xose Feijoo, International Sales and Business Development Specialist at Selmark (One of the Spain's Largest Lingerie Brand), Ms. Padma Karani Market Analyst at the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office (Spanish Consulate Office) and Ms. Marta Alonso, Trade Advisor at the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office (Spanish Consulate Office).

“India Intimate Fashion Week had a fantastic season 1 and we were more than excited to present season 2. Season 2 will be always be special; as fire set by us in season 1 has taken a roar now. IIFW brought international fashion designers on Indian platform, which is going to stand as a leap in Indian intimate fashion industry. We were also glad to host Spanish esteem officials. IIFW is building bridge to overcome gap of Intimate Fashion in Indian Fashion Industry. We aim to build a powerful platform for the intimate apparel industry in India, which is still in its nascent phase considering other countries.” Said Niraj Jawanjal, Founder & Ideator, IIFW.

“We are overwhelmed to see response for IIFW Season 2. This season was dedicated to prove that intimate fashion defines comfort and confidence. We also focused on awareness campaign to Boo the Taboo of intimate fashion. We are expecting to explore more possibilities in this area in the coming season with Intimate apparel being one of the largest market yet still unexplored in India” Said Amit Pandey, Media Head and Associate Partner, IIFW.

IIFW season 2.0 was kick started with the sparkling show of Hong Kong based International designer Mona Shroffwho displayed her high-end jewelry collection entitled as ‘RIO CARNIVAL’ along with clothing line of Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Rajiv Mehta. The show also got an artistic flavor with a live painting by international artist Nityam Singharoy.

“The Theme for this year's Fashion show is - RIO CARNIVAL. Depicting colours of life, matched with colour blocking jewellery. I am collaborating with another International artist this year to add more aesthetic meaning to my show, attracting a lot of art, integrating of culture and creating something dramatic which has never been seen in the history of fashion,” said Mona Shroff.

 “My vision is to attract audience from all walks of life and all parts of the world. I would like to reach out to every woman, to make her look beautiful and feel complete.  I am really happy that India has now got a platform like IIFW which talks about a Taboo-less India,” Mona further added.

After a sassy fashionable affair, the show was followed by a panel discussion ‘The Intimate Debate’ for the first time in India, which talked about Importance of Lingerie & Intimate wear, Future Intimate Fashion in India & the Taboo, India, is fighting with.

A night further witnessed an enthralling performance by ace Bollywood playback singer Rahul Pandey, who’s popular songs “Haseena Tu Kameena Main” from the movie Happy Ending and ‘’Jab We Met” from movie Hero topped the chartbuster. Rahul performed on some rocking songs to bring alive the audience after a heat of “Intimate debate”.

Later, ‘La Intimo’, a brand that specializes in intimate clothing an elegant collection of undergarments which included both men and women’s wear, showcasing the finest intimate apparel of all shapes and sizes.

“Millennials are confident about their respective body images and are not willing to compromise on the product quality or style. They are confident and willing to experiment with their styles and intimate choices and that’s what makes the concept of IIFW all the more exciting,” said Yogesh Mittal, Managing Director, La Intimo.

The Gen-Next designers from INIFD Bandra, Mumbai later showcased the collection ‘MYSTICAL EGYPT’ inspired by the grandeur and mysteries of the base colors such as royal blue and black. with a striking use of gold supported by.

 “IIFW is a fantastic initiative to bring intimate fashion into the forefront; something that’s very close to the beautiful body that God gave everyone must be spoken of and displayed fashionably. INIFD, Bandra is proud to be associated with IIFW presenting resort wear resembling Greek n Egyptian style, a new foray in making resort wear very chic n classic,” said Mr. Vivek Dhawan, Centre Director, INIFD Bandra.

One of the major highlights of the show was the launch of plus-size lingerie label “Melons India” for which the star attraction was Dr. Mona Varonica Campbell, India’s only super plus-size transgender model, who sizzled the ramp as a showstopper for the designer label.

“Sexiness is defined by ‘curves’. Moreover, being a plus-size model, we definitely have the curves. It is all about how confidently I carry myself, be it in a fully covered outfit or in a minimalist covered outfit. Size is just a number. One can look sexy in any shape and size; all come downs to how much one believes in it. IIFW is a platform, which encourages and supports this thought. I am glad am walking as a showstopper to sizzle the runway. I am thankful to IIFW for this wonderful opportunity,” said Dr. Mona Varonica Campbell.

Designer Rashmi Solanki presented her exclusive collection ‘RUDRA’, A belief, a design label for innovative and promoting fashion sustainability using age old Indian techniques of Fabric making and Handicrafts. To make the show even grandeur for the designer Commando 2 fame Bollywood actor Thakur Anoop Singh walked the ramp as her showstopper.

“My Collection is an Amalgamation of Khadi which has an ability to keep cool in summer, consisting of Contemporary designs for the Beach souls, bralets, shorts, skirts, shirts and jackets with different cuts using   various Khadi fabric textures and colour combination are apt to wear for a beach party or a beach meeting. Khadi cotton & Khadi silk used is vegetable dyed, buttons made of Coconut shells, minimal use of plastic only for zippers makes my collection Eco friendly. I am happy that IIFW has started something that was much needed in India to open an altogether new market for Indian designers,” said designer Rashmi Solanki.

“It is really inspiring to see something like IIFW happening in India which was much needed. Being a professional body builder, I know how much undergarments means for inner confidence. This should be brought into our daily communication rather than considering this a social stigma. This not just about curves and sexiness but health and hygiene too. We should definitely Boo This Taboo,” said Bollywood actor Thakur Anoop Singh.  PR

Khadi – Transcending Boundaries’, handspun around the country’s fabric of freedom ‘Khadi

The Fashion Design Council of India presented ‘Khadi – Transcending Boundaries’, handspun around the country’s fabric of freedom ‘Khadi’, on Monday, at the NSIC Grounds in the capital. This fashion showcasing was in collaboration with Khadi Village & Industries Commission (KVIC), as a part of the SME Convention 2018 hosted by Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).

India’s leading designers Rohit Bal, Anju Modi, Payal Jain and Poonam Bhagat showcased innovative modern twists to Khadi ensembles in colours of white, black, indigo and mustard.

FDCI Presents Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2018 in association with NEXA #AIFW2018

FDCI Presents Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2018 in association with NEXA

#AIFWSS18 - EVENT RECAP

FDCI ANNOUNCES THE SHOW SCHEDULE & LIST OF DESIGNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE 31st EDITION OF AIFW AW’18

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced the show schedule and list of designers for the 31st Edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week in association with Nexa Autumn Winter 2018. The five-day event will be held from March 14-18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 

Almost 100 designers will present their ideas through the medium of ensembles on the runway and exhibit area, making it a memorable season.

From showcasing the power of handlooms to an ode to digital revolution, from taking a stroll down memory lane through retrospectives to introducing fresh formats — this year we will be homage to lots more. 

Announcing the schedule, Sunil Sethi, President FDCI said, “We, at the FDCI, have always believed in introducing newer ideas to break free the monotony. Taking this spirit forward, every evening of Amazon India Fashion Week will have the vibrancy of a grand show, instead of just a last-day grand finale, in order to commemorate as many designers as possible and to celebrate inclusivity.”

SHOW SCHEDULE AIFW AW’18

MARCH 14-18, 2018

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Lodhi Road, New Delhi

DAY - 1

WEDNESDAY: MARCH 14, 2018

3:30 PM                OPENING SHOW BY SAMANT CHAUHAN                                                            MSA 2

                                                                

5:00 PM               ANUPAMAA BY ANUPAMA DAYAL

                               PATINE                                                                                                                              MSA 1

                                                                                                                                                                                    

6:30 PM               DEFIANCE BY ADARSH GILL                                                                     

                                 SHYAMAL & BHUMIKA                                                                                                   MSA 2

8:00 PM               ABRAHAM & THAKORE                                                                                                  MSA 1

9:30 PM               NEXA PRESENTS

ASHISH N SONIGAURI & NAINIKA                                                                                 MSA  2

DAY – 2

THURSDAY: MARCH 15, 2018

                                

2:00 PM               PEARL ACADEMY PRESENTS

INFLUENCE

A SHOWCASE BY PEARL ALUMNI                                                                            MSA 1

3:30 PM               RAHUL SINGH

SAAJ BY ANKITA

KARISHMA DEEPA SONDHI                                                                                         MSA 2

                                                                

5:00 PM               KOMMAL AND RATUL SOOD

PAWAN SACHDEVA

ROHIT KAMRA                                                                                                                    MSA 1

                                 ( Men’s Show )

6:30 PM               NOT SO SERIOUS BY PALLAVI MOHAN                                               

                                 VINEET BAHL                                                                                                                MSA 2

8:00 PM               MALINI RAMANI                                                                                               

                                 NIKASHA                                                                                                                        MSA 1  

9:30 PM               HONOR  9 LITE PRESENTS              

NITIN BAL CHAUHAN                 

RINA DHAKA                                                                                                                    MSA  2

                                

DAY - 3

FRIDAY: MARCH 16, 2018

12:00-2:00PM  FDCI – AMAZON

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE SEMINAR                                                                                MSA1   

3:30 PM               AARTIVIJAY GUPTA                                                      

ABHI SINGH     

ILK                                                                                                                                             MSA 2  

5:00 PM               MADHU JAIN

                              SANSKAR BY SONAM DUBAL                                                                                         MSA 1

6:30 PM               TOM TAILOR    FASHION SHOW                                                                                   MSA 2

8:00 PM               LIVA PRESENTS

                                 ANJU MODI

  ESHAA AMIIN

 AKAARO BY GAURAV JAI GUPTA

 NIDA MAHMOOD

  PINNACLE BY SHRUTI SANCHETI

 WENDELL RODRICKS                                                                                           MSA 1

9:30 PM               INDIE EYE PRESENTS

SHIVAN & NARRESH                                                                                                        MSA  2

                                

DAY - 4

SATURDAY: MARCH 17,2018

               

2:00 PM               AEKATRI BY CHARU VIJ

AUTRE BY GAUTAM GUPTA

DIKSHA KHANNA

KANIKA GOYAL LABEL

PRIYAM NARAYAN                                                                                                          MSA 1

                                                                                                                                   

3:30 PM             PINNACLE BY SHRUTI SANCHETI

                             SAHIL KOCHHAR                                                                                                              MSA 2

                                                                

5:00 PM               RABANI & RAKHA

SIDDARTHA TYTLER                                                                                                      MSA 1

6:30 PM               SET WET PRESENTS                                                                                     

DHRUV VAISH

NOUGHT ONE

SAHIL ANEJA                                                                                                                    MSA 2

( Men’s Show )

8:00 PM               péro                                                                                                                                       MSA 1

9:30 PM               NAMRATA JOSHIPURA                                                                                                  MSA  2

DAY - 5

SUNDAY : MARCH 18,2018

PEARL PORTFOLIO – FUTURE OF FASHION