Monthly Archives: March 2010
Auto Art: A Ride With Style!
Auto-rickshaws and art are not two words one would normally put together but when it’s used to promote a great cause, it’s a perfect fit. In an effort to support impoverished rural and urban communities, the Fashion Design Council of India has partnered with Khushii, an aid organization, to raise funds for its global development initiative, the World Action Forum.
Fashion, Interrupted
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) got off to a disheartening start when the show, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 24th, was postponed due to the lack of a fire safety permit for the event’s venue. The show was given the go ahead to start on Thursday but all of Wednesday’s shows were canceled and moved to Monday, March 29th. This decision, although appreciated by some, didn’t please all of the designers. Puneet Nanda, designer for Satya Paul, may pull out of the event entirely, citing an inconvenience to buyers and invited guests who were expecting to see the show on opening day. The show was to be a celebration of the label’s 25th anniversary and Nanda had planned on a Day 1 showing to unveil his new collection. The remaining shows, however, are moving forward as planned and with over 130 designers in attendance, it is expected to be the largest fashion week yet.
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Begins!
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) hosted by the Fashion Design Council of India will kick off in New Delhi tomorrow. Over 130 designers are expected to present their Autumn/ Winter 2010 collections from March 24- March 28. And for the first time in its history, the show will be simulcast live for viewers to watch the event online at wifw.indiatimes.com. Fans can also follow WIFW on Twitter via jewelry designer, Farah Khan, who will serve as the event’s official “Twitter Face” and will be tweeting updates from the shows.