29th September 2021, Mumbai:

This season, FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week returns with its one-of-a-kind program, ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight.' After a difficult selection procedure, designers Naushad Ali of label Naushad Ali and label SWGT take home the winning cup in the 2nd edition of the program.

Designers from all across India were asked to take part in the program by presenting their collections, as well as the concept and idea for a fashion film, via a virtual presentation in front of an eminent jury of industry professionals.

The nine shortlisted designers in the final round were Alan Alexander Kaleekal for his label Kaleekal, Santanu Das for his label MAKU Textiles, Naushad Ali for his label Naushad Ali, Resham Karamchandani for her label Pot Plant, Sreejith Jeevan for his label Rouka, Salita Nanda for her label Salita Nanda, Riddhi for her label Studio Medium, and SWGT.

Each designer was tasked with interpreting the theme "Euphoria" in their submissions in line with NEXA's "create, inspire" philosophy. The winning designers will get the opportunity to shoot and create their fashion film, which will premiere during the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week in October 2021.

The winning presentation by Naushad Ali is all about finding answers to a new path. It's called 'Getting out there- A ride through the morning,' and it's about a free-spirited girl who defies all the norms.

It's fundamentally a route to one's own self-discovery, a trek toward daybreak. The 34-year-old designer from Pondicherry has reinterpreted Indian weaving traditions with his SS/FW'21 collection, which features multi-colored strong strokes of Jamdani in textured cotton, big-scale irregular checks, and variegated stripes in a variety of natural colors.

SWGT's winning presentation is based on Shweta Gupta's childhood memories and the local history of Almora, where the 34-year-old designer grew up. The muse is personified as a seeker, traveler, gatherer, and thinker in her label SWGT, which represents the link between the mountains, people, and culture.

The designer depicts the folds of mountains and waterfalls surrounding us in this season's collection, and the techniques she uses to create her outfits are inspired by the cutting of the Himalayan Ranges.

“We at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week believe that the young and rising generation of designers has the potential to determine the future of fashion,” said Jaspreet Chandok, Head, RISE Fashion & Lifestyle. The second edition of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight' demonstrates our dedication to provide them with a platform to display their work.

I would like to congratulate all of the nominated designers on their outstanding designs. For the first time, we've chosen two winners for NEXA Presents The Spotlight, and we're really thrilled to see what Naushad Ali and SWGT have in store for their audience.”

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16th September 2021, Mumbai:

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Blenders Pride Fashion Tour are organizing a sustainable fashion design challenge titled ‘My Planet My Pride.’ The competition will see 10 teams compete to win ‘The Showcase.’

The teams will work together to create a full fashion look and photoshoot and compete to win the chance to take part in the upcoming edition of fashion show Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

The teams each consists a designer, photographer, model, and content creator. Each team has received mentoring from industry professionals including designers Amit Aggarwal and Anju Modi on how to reuse, repurpose, and recycle garments, donated by 60 leading Indian fashion designers, and how to create an editorial fashion shoot.

The showcase will give aspirants a platform to exhibit their creative expression with pride. Redefining their career path, the winning talent will stand a chance to showcase their work in the next edition of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

Jury members include Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, Designer Gaurav Gupta, and actress, designer, and model Neha Sharma among others. The initiative aims to promote sustainable fashion. FDCI will also share tips on how to reuse clothing as part of the promotions for The Showcase.

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20th September 2021, Mumbai:

Fast growing women clothing and accessory brand, Pour Femme India has announced its foray into hand-embroidered accessory segment.

As per an Apparel Resources report, the brand has added two new niche products, designer hand clutches and hairbands, in its portfolio, while Pour Femme clothing has already seen remarkable acceptance from the Indian consumers.

Incepted in 2013, the brand currently runs its business on e-commerce platforms – on its own portal www.pourfemmeindia.com and has partnered with Amazon, Flipkart amongst others.

As the Indian domestic apparel retail market is booming and the growth is expected to be accelerated in post-COVID market, the diversification of Pour Femme India aims at voiding gaps in hand-embroidered hand clutch and hairband categories for the niche market.

By adding these two products in its basket, the brand also aims to uplift Indian artisans and their livelihood as it collaborates with artisans, who live in Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India, in the most sustainable way.

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03 September 2021, Mumbai:

The eight season of India Kids Fashion Week will host a wide range of Indian children’s wear brands for its multi-brand showcase. The event has also launched an e-commerce platform for its partner brands.

For its eighth season to date, India Kids Fashion Week will give brands the chance to not only showcase their designs across India in partnership with sponsor Club Mahindra, it will also give them the chance to retail their latest collection on specially designed e-commerce platform, the event announced on Facebook. This is the first time the fashion week has announced e-commerce features.

Brands that the fashion week has partnered with for its upcoming season include fusion wear brand Nadora, girl’s occasion wear brand Shriya Bansal, children’s casual wear brand Parul University, and occasion wear brand RV Designer Studio among others.

The fashion week aims to bring together sponsors, brands, designers, buyers, media, and children and their parents to promote the children’s wear industry across India, according to its website. After taking a break due to nationwide lockdowns, the fashion week will announce further details concerning its eighth season soon, it said.

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