Ashish Soni completes 20 years in fashion world, set to celebrate (With Image)
February 9th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Designer Ashish N. Soni completes two decades in the fashion industry this year and to mark the occasion he will showcase a retrospective of ... Read more...
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JJ Valaya is WIFW 2012 finale designer
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Designer J.J. Valaya will bring the curtains down on the autumn/winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), the second time will do ... Read more...
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‘14 million job seekers to move out of northeast by 2021′
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) A staggering 14 million people are expected to move out of India's northeastern states between 2011 and 2021 in search of jobs elsewhere in the country, ... Read more...
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‘Fashion weeks just have entertainment value’ (With Image)
January 23rd, 2012 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Expressing concern over the growing number of fashion weeks, designer Rahul Mishra, who is known for his contribution to Indian handlooms and has featured ... Read more...
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Indian fashion in a great moment: Spanish designer (With Images)
January 8th, 2012 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian canvas appears like a paradise for those who love colour, according to veteran Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada who believes Indian ... Read more...
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Designer Pria Kataaria honoured in Dubai (With Image)
December 27th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian designer Pria Kataaria Puri has won the International Designer of the Year award for her contribution to the fashion world at the annual Masala ... Read more...
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Victoria joins fight to save textile company
December 15th, 2011 - 7:32 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 15 (IANS) Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has joined a campaign to save the London Printworks textile company from closing."I am proud that my business is based ... Read more...
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Indian fashion weeks are interactive: British jewellery designer
December 10th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Bambolim (Goa), Dec 10 (IANS) Inspired by India's diverse culture and beautiful fabrics, British jewellery designer Cornelis Van Andel shifted base to India 20 years back. And she feels Indian ... Read more...
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WIFW Autumn/Winter 2012 to start Feb 15
December 2nd, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Autumn/Winter 2012 -- five days of fun, fashion and glamour -- is expected to kick off Feb 15, ... Read more...
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For designer Kiran, large size clothes are success mantra
November 30th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Fashion designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh is set to dispel the myth that designer clothes are meant only for size zero. Her new collection, named Big ... Read more...
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Suneet Varma to bring Armani Junior to India
November 29th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Designer Suneet Varma believes in keeping pace with the changing times. So he has turned into an entrepreneur and is bringing Armani Junior, a subsidiary ... Read more...
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Daisy Lowe is fearless
November 2nd, 2011 - 9:31 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 2 (IANS) Model Daisy Lowe says she thinks being fearless is the key to becoming a successful model.The 22-year-old daughter of Pearl Lowe and Gavin Rossdale loves her ... Read more...
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Indian brocade big time hit among Europeans
October 31st, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Brocade fabrics - that is what many Europeans request for when their friends visit India, says Spanish designer Ana González, pointing out that the traditional ... Read more...
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Indian fashion industry can’t afford me: Ujjwala Raut
October 16th, 2011 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Ujjwala Raut has sashayed down the ramp for international luxury brands like Yves Saint-Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar de la Renta but ... Read more...
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‘Like nation, Indian fashion proceeding at breakneck speed’
October 9th, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India as a nation is progressing at breakneck speed and this reflects in its fashion space too, a leading British designer says, noting this country ... Read more...
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Fashion weeks don’t drive business: Former FDCI chief
October 2nd, 2011 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Fashion weeks are giving recognition to new designers, but they are not driving business growth, says Vinod Kaul, a former director of the Fashion Design ... Read more...
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Rajadhyaksha’s death a big loss: Fashion world
September 13th, 2011 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Fashion designer Arpan Vohra remembers ace fashion photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha, who passed away Tuesday, as an individual who was blessed with the magical touch, ... Read more...
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Compromise major issue that male models face: Bharat Sharma
September 9th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Kota boy Bharat Sharma, a regular at fashion weeks, says there isn't enough work for male models in India and that the young faces who ... Read more...
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Fashion is a difficult and turbulent career: Ritu Kumar
September 8th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Ritu Kumar, a pioneer of the Indian fashion industry who has proved her mettle with her ethnic Indian creations, says the fashion world may ... Read more...
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No need to look beyond Indian crafts, say designers Mona-Pali (With Images)
August 26th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) It is time to promote local craft in the west, say designer sisters Mona Lamba and Pali Sachdev, who have helped revive dying techniques such ... Read more...
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Abu-Sandeep celebrate silver jubilee in fashion industry (With image)
August 4th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who completed 25 years in the fashion industry Thursday, say fashion was just taking birth in India ... Read more...
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‘Time fashion industry is viewed as serious business’
August 4th, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who won the Asian Achievers award and has designed for the likes of Paris Hilton, Madonna, Raveena Tandon and Tabu, ... Read more...
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Bollywood shifts from formula films, explores dark realities
July 19th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Whether it is gigolos in the fashion industry, the illegal arms trade or the dark secrets of a film actress, Bollywood seems to be ... Read more...
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Indian designer bags Asian Achievers Award (With Image)
July 15th, 2011 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Indian designer Pria Kataaria Puri has received the Asian Achievers Award for her distinctive contribution to the fashion industry.
The award -- presented at ... Read more...
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LFW designers set to bring Ladakh’s hues, shades on ramp (With Images)
July 13th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Thinles Chosdup and Nirajana Adhya, who will participate in the Lakme Fashion Week's GenNext category, are set to spread the hues and shades of Ladakh ... Read more...
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Getting craftspeople connected to mainstream fashion
July 11th, 2011 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Indigenous craftspeople in India are getting connected with the mainstream fashion industry through a crafts and design revolution.Experts reach out to the indigenous craftspeople in ... Read more...
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Forbes list eludes as Indian models fight odds
July 8th, 2011 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) They are pretty, raring to go and make a splash on the international scene every now and then. So what's stopping Indian women from ... Read more...
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Manish Malhotra to be LFW grand finale designer
July 5th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra has been named the grand finale designer for Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter-Festive 2011, scheduled Aug 16-21 here.Manish had also been the ... Read more...
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Fashion frat’s social work genuine or eyewash?
June 24th, 2011 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Organising shows for a cause or collaborating with NGOs, the fashion fraternity often indulges in charity work, but many are of the opinion that these ... Read more...
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Would love to have fashion line: Gaga
June 21st, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga, known for her bizarre dressing style, says she foresees a career in the fashion industry."I really, really have such admiration for fashion ... Read more...
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Simpson to mentor a fashion series
June 15th, 2011 - 8:07 am ICT by IANS
London, June 15 (IANS) Singer-actress Jessica Simpson will reportedly take up the role of a mentor, for the aspiring designers on a new show.Femalefirst.co.uk reports that she will appear on ... Read more...
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Sonam Kapoor turns 26, gets chocolate cake from sister
June 9th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor turned 26 Thursday. Her younger sister Rhea ordered her favourite chocolate cake to celebrate the occassion, while her friends from filmdom ... Read more...
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Italian knowhow for aspiring designers in India
June 5th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Two leading Italy-based fashion, art and design institutes are here to help give Indian fashion a competitive edge and in turn gain knowledge about the ... Read more...
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I couldn’t do what young designers do: Marc Jacobs
June 2nd, 2011 - 4:46 am ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs has praised young talents in the fashion industry, particularly Taiwanese designer Alex Wang.
"People ask me about the younger ... Read more...
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Agragami, a step to bridge gap between old and new designers, entrepreneurs
May 22nd, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Rohit Bal, Raghavendra Rathore and Leena Singh - the big names from the the fashion industry came together to motivate and guide new talent at ... Read more...
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